D. R. Thompson

Artfully Mindful

Education EN ↓ 108 episodes

Welcome to the w3 award-winning podcast, 'Artfully Mindful', produced and hosted by D. R. (Don) Thompson. Don is a filmmaker, essayist, and playwright. He also teaches meditation because meditation has helped him understand life more deeply and be more effective as a creative. In addition to degrees in Film and Media Studies from UCLA, Don is certified to teach mindfulness meditation through UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center and Sounds True. He is also a founding partner with the Center for Mindful Business and a university professor and mentor. His website is: www.nextpixprods.com

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D. R. Thompson

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Mindfulness and Creativity 27.02.2023 33:01

This recently recorded (2023) talk by Thompson details how mindfulness practice can increase creativity. A guided meditation (recorded in 2022) regarding creativity is included at the end. Please be sure to have a piece of paper and a pen, pencil, or crayon handy for the guided meditation as it involves some drawing. Topics discussed include: How the Renaissance was mindful How mindfulness increas...

Equanimity 20.02.2023 15:34

This podcast contains a talk given by Thompson in 2022 that outlines some thoughts related to equanimity and peace. Support the show Website: www.nextpixprods.com PLEASE READ - Terms of Use: https://www.nextpixprods.com/terms-of-use.html Note that Don Thompson is now available as a coach or mentor on an individual basis. To find out more, please go to his website www.nextpixprods.com, and use the...

Happiness and Joy 13.02.2023 40:53

This is podcast is a replay of a talk given by Thompson in 2022 where he discusses the topic of mindfulness and how it relates to being happier and more joyful. At the end of the talk, there is a guided meditation. Support the show Website: www.nextpixprods.com PLEASE READ - Terms of Use: https://www.nextpixprods.com/terms-of-use.html Note that Don Thompson is now available as a coach or mentor on...

Intro Talk 4: Mindfulness of Thought 06.02.2023 31:22

This podcast contains an audio replay from the Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation course I gave in 2022. There are a total of four classes that will be published on Mondays between January 16-Feb 6, 2023. The topics are 1) Introduction to Mindfulness - Mindfulness of the Breath; 2) Mindfulness of the Body; 3) Mindfulness of Emotions and 4) Mindfulness of Thoughts. Support the show Website: w...

Intro Talk 3: Mindfulness of Emotions 30.01.2023 34:24

Intro Talk 2: Mindfulness of the Body 23.01.2023 37:23

Intro Talk 1: Introduction to Mindfulness - Mindfulness of the Breath 16.01.2023 28:54

I'm Feeling Happy 08.01.2023 16:22

In this podcast, I introduce myself and talk about a topic of special importance to me: happiness. Specifically, attitudes and approaches that have led me, more often than not, to a greater sense of happiness. One thing I'm happy about is that I recently completed my certification as a mindfulness meditation teacher. I'd like to share that experience with you and hope you can benefit f...