The Power of Awe {part 1}
The Power of Awe {part 1}
A Micro-Mindfulness Practice with Dr. Michael Amster
Today, we are beginning a two part series with the co-authors of a powerful new book that I am so excited to share with you guys today.
In this episode of The Mindful Minute, I talk with Dr. Michael Amster about the power of awe and an incredible micro mindfulness practice that you can do in 30 seconds.
I'm not kidding. 30 seconds.
And speaking from my own experience with this practice, it will absolutely invigorate your meditation practice and benefit your days.
Michael is a San Francisco Bay Area-based physician and faculty member at Touro School of Medicine. As a pain management specialist, Michael is keenly aware of the integration of mind, body, and spirit and the effects of physical and psychospiritual pain on health and well-being.
Michael is a student of meditation for over 30 years, as well as a certified yoga teacher and meditation teacher trained at Spirit Rock Meditation Center.
Here is what you can expect in today’s episode:
00:05 Introduction and Welcome
07:59 Interview with Dr. Michael Amster
09:29 The Power of Awe: A New Approach to Mindfulness
13:22 The AWE Method Explained
18:42 The Impact of Awe on Emotional State
21:22 Practical Application of the AWE Method
25:47 Introduction to the Concept of Attention
26:43 Sharing Personal Experiences with the Practice
29:53 The Power of Sharing Awe with Others
30:18 Incorporating Awe into Daily Life
31:09 The Conceptual Aspect of Awe
32:24 Incorporating the Awe Practice into Daily Routine
35:10 The Benefits of the Awe Practice
41:45 The Power of Awe: Book and Other Resources
43:24 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
You can learn more about Dr. Amster and his new book, The Power of Awe here.
This Week’s Mini Meditation
Dr. Amster guides us through the 3-step A.W.E practice for cultivating awe in everyday moments. It takes less than a minute; give it try today!