To me, mindfulness is not about resistance. It's about stepping away from my feelings so that I can address them more objectively. Note that that means I'm not avoiding my feelings, just making sure I have them in perspective before making any decisions based upon them.
I use a couple of different tools for getting there.
Mindfulness has been a powerful tool in my struggle with alcoholism, precisely because it is about addressing my feelings rather than anaesthetizing them.
I use a couple of different tools for getting there.
Mindfulness has been a powerful tool in my struggle with alcoholism, precisely because it is about addressing my feelings rather than anaesthetizing them.
