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 Welcome07:59 Interview with Dr. Michael Amster09:29 The Power of Awe: A New Approach to Mindfulness13:22 The AWE Method Explained18:42 The Impact of Awe on Emotional State21:22 Practical Application of the AWE Method25:47 Introduction to the Concept of Attention26:43 Sharing Personal Experiences with the Practice29:53 The Power of Sharing Awe with Others30:18 Incorporating Awe into Daily Life31:09 The Conceptual Aspect of Awe32:24 Incorporating the Awe Practice into Daily Routine35:10 The Benefits of the Awe Practice41:45 The Power of Awe: Book and Other Resources43:24 Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsYou can learn more about Dr. Amster and his new book, The Power of Awe here: <a href="https://thepowerofawe.com/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">https://thepowerofawe.com/</a><a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at<a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </a><a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);"> merylarnett.com</a>.IG: @merylarnett                 <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23meditatewithmeryl" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">#meditatewithmeryl</a>

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