PSYCH CHAPTER 1

Automaticity

What comes naturally; it is neither 'good' nor 'bad'.

Boons

Gifts of necessity that equip you to do the work required on the hero's journey.

Concentrated (Massed) Practice

Involvement with a task over time at large, infrequent intervals; proven to be least effective and helpful.

Distributed (Spaced) Practice

Involvement with a task over time at small, frequent intervals; proven to be most effective and helpful.

Freedom

The ability to choose, act, and make meaning of our experience.

Hero’s Journey

An adventurous path from automaticity into self-awareness.

Interference

When memories and facts get mixed up over time.

Mark Test

A test to determine if an animal is capable of self-recognition.

Meaning-Making

1. Inviting a story about our presence and reflexive awareness; 2) Noticing and being mindful of our lived experience moment-to-moment.

Myths

Stories, fables, and texts that powerfully speak to what is essentially human, featuring common themes and shapes.

Owning

Involves two components: freedom and responsibility.

Patience

Loving the questions rather than the answers themselves.

Presence

A mindful, non-goal-directed openness and focus.

Psychology

1. Turning automaticity into self-awareness; 2) A new, kind, clear relationship with experience; 3) The study of breath, spirit, soul; 4) The study of behavior and the mind.

Psychology Talk

A new, kind, and clear way of giving voice to our experience.

Reflexivity

Being present to our presence, noticing our noticing, and being aware of our awareness.

Responsibility

Being held accountable to life itself for the way we exercise our freedom.

Self-Awareness

1. A new, kind, clear way to have a different relationship with automaticity; 2) Taking control of what happens automatically; 3) Living our lives and knowing we are living them.