Mindfulness alters perception of intrusive thoughts.
Evidence
The effect was something like the picture-in-picture feature on a television. Normally, my mental clatter dominated the whole screen. When I pressed the mindfulness button, though, I had some perspective. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 564
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 564
- XREF: connects to: Choiceless awareness allows one to observe thoughts without judgment. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 710; Meditation creates a new default mode of mental operation. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 886; Mindfulness allows for thoughtful responses instead of mindless reactions. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1132 (+7 more)
Broader Connections
- Mindfulness practice can enhance mental clarity in stressful situations.
#expands(0.70) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 553 - Perspective shifts can transform fear into relief.
#exemplifies(0.60) — Leo Tolstoy, A Confession, 221