Mindfulness Monday: Equanimity

Join us as we discuss Equanimity with Dr. Laura Smallwood. Equanimity is the final heart virtue and can be thought of as the ability to be with things as they are, or calm in the face of extremes whether they be good or bad. This is not a passive stance on life, but rather an active choice to engage with whatever the present moment brings, as opposed to passivity which is a form of avoidance. We discuss common hindrances to equanimity, as well as how to apply equanimity in the workplace.


Episode Resources and upcoming courses:

Desbordes et al. Moving beyond Mindfulness: Defining Equanimity as an Outcome Measure in Meditation and Contemplative Research. Mindfulness. 2015 Apr; 6(2): 356–372

Loving Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness - Sharon Salzberg

Real Happiness at Work - Sharon Salzberg

In-person 8-week mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) course Monday nights in Atlanta starting January 8th offered through Atlanta Mindfulness

Online 8-week MBSR course for Thursday mornings starting January 24th offered through East Coast Mindfulness

A 2 hour online intro to Mindfulness and Stress Resilience, as well as a 6 week Mindfulness and Stress Resilience training for veterinary workers are both offered through  Georgia Veterinary Medical Association