The Power of Attention: A Simple Tool for Emotional Peace | The Observe Skill
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What if the key to emotional balance isn't changing your thoughts, but changing how you observe them?
In this essential lesson on the Observe Skill, you'll discover a fundamental practice that transforms how you experience emotions, thoughts, and daily life. Drawing from both ancient wisdom and modern science, we'll explore why WHERE you place your attention matters more than you think.
You'll Learn:
• The crucial "middle distance" technique for emotional regulation
• Why observation itself can change your experience
• How to observe like a "newborn child" (and why it matters)
• A simple practice using peaceful objects to calm your mind
• The Hawaiian principle of "energy flows where attention goes"
Key Concepts Covered:
Finding the ideal observational distance
External vs. internal observation
The science behind attention and emotion
Practical applications for daily life
Simple techniques for returning to presence
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply want to enhance your awareness, this foundational skill provides a practical foundation for emotional mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
Serge King's Hawaiian shamanic principles
The science of observation
DBT observational techniques