In this episode, recorded live during a guided meditation class in Bromley, Robert explores what mindfulness really is—and why it's far more than a stress reduction technique.
We look at how the mind automatically creates narratives about the past or future and how a single thought can derail our day—unless we spot it early. Mindfulness meditation is the training ground for that awareness.
What You'll Learn
- Mindfulness is noticing the present moment without getting lost in mental narratives about the past or the future.
- The practice trains your subconscious to alert you when your attention has wandered, giving you a choice about where to focus.
- Stress reduction and relaxation are side effects of becoming aware of your internal state.
- You learn that you are the observer of thoughts—recognising this neutralises the intensity of inner narratives and mental movies.
- Connection isn't something to seek. It's what emerges when we break the cycle of distraction and mental chatter.
The session then moves into a guided journey through focused-attention, calmness, and open-awareness meditations—simple yet powerful practices you can return to anytime.
📣 About The Meditation Course
The Meditation Course is delivered as four live, online group-guided meditation classes each week via meditationcourse.live
The course teaches practical, science-based practices to retrain your mind for resilience, focus, calmness, and connection.
🔗 Resources & Links
- Join a live class → meditationcourse.live
- Follow on social channels for daily micro-learning posts
- Explore upcoming retreats and courses
📌 If You Liked This Episode
- Share it with someone who feels "too busy to meditate"
- Try practising the guided section daily for a week
- Listen to our Mindful Walking - Guided Mindful Walk episode (most popular so far)
