Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the Day 2 lesson of the 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course.
We've all heard you should try to be present and live in the moment. But how? In today's lesson, you'll learn why this can be hard for humans and the science of now.
The brain constantly predicts the future based on past experiences, making it challenging to stay fully present.
Research shows our conscious experience occurs about 0.2 seconds after actual stimuli, with our attention constantly scanning for threats and opportunities.
Understanding this natural tendency toward craving and prediction allows us to work with our minds more effectively by recognizing and releasing tension patterns, helping us develop a more present-centered awareness.
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Share the course with your friends! Here's a link to the complete 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course: bit.ly/30-day-course
FitMind is a mental fitness nonprofit that aims to make science-based meditation accessible to all. With your support, we can spread wellbeing and mental health. Even the smallest contribution makes a significant impact: fitmind.org/donate.
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Resources & Science
Paper 1: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3081809
Paper 2: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2016.0011
Paper 3: clinicalmovementdisorders.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40734-015-0025-4
[Disclaimer: Advice on the FitMind channel is for educational purposes only. Please consult a medical professional before engaging in new health-related activities or for guidance regarding mental conditions.]
Welcome to the Day 2 lesson of the 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course.
We've all heard you should try to be present and live in the moment. But how? In today's lesson, you'll learn why this can be hard for humans and the science of now.
The brain constantly predicts the future based on past experiences, making it challenging to stay fully present.
Research shows our conscious experience occurs about 0.2 seconds after actual stimuli, with our attention constantly scanning for threats and opportunities.
Understanding this natural tendency toward craving and prediction allows us to work with our minds more effectively by recognizing and releasing tension patterns, helping us develop a more present-centered awareness.
_____
Share the course with your friends! Here's a link to the complete 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course: bit.ly/30-day-course
FitMind is a mental fitness nonprofit that aims to make science-based meditation accessible to all. With your support, we can spread wellbeing and mental health. Even the smallest contribution makes a significant impact: fitmind.org/donate.
Website: fitmind.org
App: bit.ly/fitmindtraining
Podcast: fitmind.org/podcast
Resources & Science
Paper 1: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3081809
Paper 2: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2016.0011
Paper 3: clinicalmovementdisorders.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40734-015-0025-4
[Disclaimer: Advice on the FitMind channel is for educational purposes only. Please consult a medical professional before engaging in new health-related activities or for guidance regarding mental conditions.]
