Contemplative Mindfulness

An orientation toward one’s experiences in the present moment, characterized by curiosity, openness, & acceptance

Purpose

To increase awareness of mental & emotional patterns, decrease reactivity, stress, & anxiety through seeing the world & ourselves clearly

 

Fundamental Points of Inquiry

How do I know myself better?

How do I better understand my relationship to the world around me?

 

Key Themes

The development of non-analytical conscious attention, that does not dwell on thoughts, ruminations, &/or beliefs or expectations

 

Experiential Qualities

Attention

Curiosity

Embodiment

Empathy

Compassion

Cognitive Mindfulness

The act of noticing new things resulting in deep & novel understandings of what we see & experience

Purpose

To experience the novel, ease risk-taking, increase the ability to embrace & participate in change, & enhance learning

 

Fundamental Points of Inquiry

Do others see what I see?

How is this situation like those I have experienced in the past & how does it differ?

 

Key Themes

The development of individual systems of attention that encourage differentiation, openness to new information, & perspective-taking

 

Experiential Qualities

Awareness

Keenness

Examination

Wonder

Organisational Mindfulness

An orientation toward one’s experiences in the present moment, characterized by curiosity, openness, & acceptance

Purpose

To increase awareness of mental & emotional patterns, decrease reactivity, stress, & anxiety through seeing the world & ourselves clearly

 

Fundamental Points of Inquiry

How do I know myself better?

How do I better understand my relationship to the world around me?

 

Key Themes

The development of organizational systems & structures to detect problems, improve regular operations, & foster resilience in the face of problems

 

Experiential Qualities

Attentional staying power

Deliberate application of effort

Intentional presence

Compassion

Ecological Mindfulness

A stewardship disposition focused on thinking long term for the benefit of the ecosystems in which organizations and communities are located

Purpose

To increase active concern for the wellbeing, resilience, sustainability and regeneration of local bioregions now and in the future

 

Fundamental Points of Inquiry

How can I be a good ancestor?

How do I better understand the relationship of the world around to my descendants?

 

Key Themes

The development of deep-time humility, legacy mindset, intergenerational justice, cathedral thinking, transcendent goals and holistic forecasting

 

Experiential Qualities

Kinship

Solidarity

Kindness

Hope

Wild service