Mindfulness

Answer each of the following questions first in your word processor. When you are finished, be sure to save your work. Then copy it and paste it all into the appropriate box below. This activity has several parts to it. Do not leave any of the parts undone. It is better to do a bit more than a bit less than you think is necessary. That way I can be pretty sure you have read through the chapter and understand it pretty well.

Please base your responses to the questions below on chapter 7 of your textbook:

From this chapter's reading respond to the following questions. Make sure you have answered them sufficiently enough to demonstrate that you have thoroughly read and understand the principles in the chapter.

• Describe reality (as it is defined in the chapter). Include with your description the word that clues us in to reality and how that applies to its definition.
• What is unreality?
• Explain what these descriptions of reality and unreality have to do with stress. In other words, what happens in our mind that allows the stress response to activate?
• In your own words, define mindfulness?
• List and describe the 5 qualities of mindfulness.
• Summarize your understanding of what Thich Nhat Hanh said about washing dishes and the following author's anecdote mentioned about riding the roller coaster in relation to mindfulness.
• Explain your understanding of living for the moment versus living in the moment and planning.
• Finish your discussion with your thoughts of how this information affects you personally including any insights you had about yourself and the stress that you experience.