36 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the three states of mind in mindfulness?
Spiritual mind
What is emotional mind in mindfulness?
A state where emotions are driving the bus and dictating actions
What is reasonable mind in mindfulness?
A state where logic and facts rule decision-making
What is wise mind in mindfulness?
A state where deep wisdom and spiritual values are taken into account
What is the benefit of using the three states of mind in mindfulness?
To merge emotions and logic for better decision-making
What is the difference between emotional mind and reasonable mind in mindfulness?
Emotional mind is driven by emotions, while reasonable mind is based on logic and facts
What is wise mind in mindfulness?
A state where deep wisdom and spiritual values are taken into account
What is the importance of wise mind in mindfulness?
Wise mind helps to cope better and make better decisions
What is an example of using the three states of mind in mindfulness?
Merging emotions and logic to deal with reality and respond to the actual situation
What is the role of deep intuitive knowing in wise mind?
It is important in cultivating and using wise mind
How can reflecting upon a past emotional situation help in using wise mind in future situations?
It can aid in using wise mind by thinking about what reasonable mind logic and wise mind response could have helped
What are the benefits of practicing mindfulness and using the three states of mind?
To merge emotions and logic for better decision-making
Which of the following is NOT one of the three states of mind in mindfulness?
Spiritual mind
What is emotional mind in mindfulness?
A state where emotions are driving the bus and dictating actions
What is reasonable mind in mindfulness?
A state where logic and facts rule decision-making
What is wise mind in mindfulness?
A state where deep wisdom and spiritual values are taken into account
What is the benefit of using the three states of mind in mindfulness?
To merge emotions and logic for better decision-making
What is the difference between emotional mind and reasonable mind in mindfulness?
Emotional mind is driven by emotions, while reasonable mind is based on logic and facts
What is wise mind in mindfulness?
A state where deep wisdom and spiritual values are taken into account
What is the importance of wise mind in mindfulness?
Wise mind helps to cope better and make better decisions
What is an example of using the three states of mind in mindfulness?
Merging emotions and logic to deal with reality and respond to the actual situation
What is the role of deep intuitive knowing in wise mind?
It is important in cultivating and using wise mind
How can reflecting upon a past emotional situation help in using wise mind in future situations?
It can aid in using wise mind by thinking about what reasonable mind logic and wise mind response could have helped
What are the benefits of practicing mindfulness and using the three states of mind?
To merge emotions and logic for better decision-making
Which state of mind is characterized by emotions dictating actions and leading to self-focus and impulsive acts?
Emotional mind
What is the definition of mindfulness according to the text?
Being fully awake and aware in the present moment
What are the three states of mind?
Emotional mind, reasonable mind, and wise mind
Which state of mind is based on logic and facts, but may not take feelings into account and may result in decisions that are not satisfying or what one truly wants?
Reasonable mind
Which state of mind is the merging of emotional mind and reasonable mind, taking into account the whole situation, deep wisdom, and spiritual values, dealing with reality, and responding to the actual situation?
Wise mind
What is the benefit of melding emotions, logic, and wise mind together?
Better decision-making
What is an example of using the three states of mind?
Balancing emotions and logic to respond to a situation
What is required to use wise mind?
Deep intuitive knowing
What is the result of practicing mindfulness and using the three states of mind?
A more satisfying life
What can aid in using wise mind in future situations?
Reflecting on past emotional situations and considering reasonable and wise mind responses
What is open awareness in mindfulness?
Being aware of one's thoughts and feelings without judgment
What does emotional mind lead to?
Impulsive acts
Study Notes
Understanding Mindfulness: The Three States of Mind
- Mindfulness is a state of fully awake and embodied awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose in the present moment.
- Mindfulness involves focused attention, open awareness, and kind intention.
- The three states of mind are emotional mind, reasonable mind, and wise mind.
- Emotional mind is when emotions are driving the bus and dictating actions, leading to self-focus, judgment, blame, difficulty thinking straight, and impulsive acts.
- Reasonable mind is ruled by logic and is based on facts, but it may not take feelings into account and may result in decisions that are not satisfying or what one truly wants.
- Wise mind is the merging of emotional mind and reasonable mind, taking into account the whole situation, deep wisdom, and spiritual values, dealing with reality, and responding to the actual situation.
- Wise mind requires courage and deep intuitive knowing, and it helps to reach out to someone trusted who can help pull one back to wise mind.
- An example of using the three states of mind is when expecting a visit from someone and they don't show up, leading to emotional mind thoughts of rejection or anger, reasonable mind thoughts of justifying or invalidating, and wise mind thoughts of validating emotions, finding a way through the disappointment, and taking it as a sign to have other people in one's life.
- It is important to meld emotions, logic, and wise mind together in order to cope better.
- Reflecting upon a past emotional situation and thinking about what reasonable mind logic and wise mind response could have helped can aid in using wise mind in future situations.
- The three states of mind are a great tool for understanding how to cope better and many skills can be used to cultivate wise mind.
- Practicing mindfulness and using the three states of mind can lead to better decision-making, improved relationships, and a more satisfying life.
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