Mindful Awareness is about being fully present. When we are
being mindfully aware we are alert and aware of what is happening around us.
This is an optimal state to be in when we are learning. It sounds simple but
most of us benefit from some training in this area in order to be able to
practise it regularly when we wish to.
In this second MindUp lesson children compare mindful and
unmindful behavior. Mindful behavior is when we are reflective and attentive.
Unmindful behavior is reflexive and unaware. The children also identify the
parts of the brain responsible for controlling these types of behaviors. When
sensory input enters the brain if first reaches the amygdala which determines whether
this input is threatening or pleasurable. They amygdala is not capable of
making the distinction of perceived or actual threats. If it perceives a threat
then it triggers reactive behavior. If it perceives it as pleasurable then it
sends the information on to the prefrontal cortex where it can be analyzed and
a reflective behavior can be chosen.
Below is a quick summary of these ideas.
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