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Kind Mind

Michael Todd Fink

Explore the deeper wisdom and transformative power of kindness. Each episode of Kind Mind is a metaphysical mosaic of insights from art, science, and philosophy — a companion for clarity on the healing and spiritual journey. Michael Todd Fink is your host and the co-founder of The Giving Tree Band. As a licensed psychotherapist, he also holds certifications in addiction counseling and mindfulness meditation teaching. He is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and

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00:41:48

This Little Light of Mind

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2020/02/10

Light is the symbol of knowledge and illumination. This episode gives some analogies for protecting the inner light.https://www.michaeltoddfink.com(Music “Somewhere in the light II” by Bing Satellites and episode artwork by Dove Dahlia)

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00:55:05

Code to Joy

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2020/01/19

Studies suggest that, on average, we have 3 times more positive experiences each day than negative ones. Because of our evolutionary tendency to give more weight to the negative and because of the hedonic treadmill (pleasant experiences lose their mood enhancing power once habituated), this may not seem like the case. But there is more to it. We have learned that sympathy and empathy are mostly relevant for feeling with others during suffering.However, in certain Eastern spiritual traditions,

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00:51:15

Which Way to Forgiveness

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2019/12/25

62% of Americans report that they could use more forgiveness in their life. New research is helping our understanding of the link between forgiveness and physical health.A study published in the journal "Psychology and Health" in 2009 found that random cardiac patients with coronary heart disease who underwent forgiveness training were able to improve blood flow to the heart. They were at less risk of pain and sudden death when compared to a control group, which received the standard medical

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00:43:45

(C)hanging in the Balance

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2019/11/29

We are surrounded by a cult of busyness, and Americans today leave a collective 650 million unused vacation days on the table annually with an overall economic impact of approximately $236 billion. From childhood, the pressure to compete, achieve, succeed and stay productive is now so strong. Combine that with the fear of missing out and how can people, especially young people, justify just sitting in meditation or sauntering in nature?This picture is quite different for some of our European

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00:21:35

Mature Means Ripe

Kind Mind ·

2019/11/02

Psychologically speaking, maturity basically means the ability to respond to the environment in an appropriate manner. Sounds simple. But, how does one respond in an appropriate manner to a political, societal or any other environment when it seems so dark, chaotic or dysfunctional?To answer, let us come back to the word maturity and trace its roots in search of deeper meaning. The etymology of spiritually charged words often reveals important messages that are hidden over time as words and their

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00:50:42

Adding Context To Addiction

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2019/10/20

Addiction is a major health crisis in America, and everybody knows somebody struggling with drugs or alcohol.23 million Americans suffer from a substance use disorder yet only 11% receive treatment. 75% of women and men in treatment for addiction report histories of abuse and trauma.This episode explores how addiction fits into the model of disease and its cultural and spiritual implications along with guidance for building empathy and reducing stigma.http://www.michaeltoddfink.com(music by Lee

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01:05:10

Social Dominance and the Psychology of Climate Change

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2019/09/08

There is a studied link between mindfulness and pro-environmental behaviors, but that is not the point here. Mindfulness is the art of directing awareness with openness, curiosity and flexibility. One is guided in this practice to be present with what is by paying attention to different aspects of experience, whether pleasant or unpleasant, and responding wisely. The point, according to most contemplative traditions, is to look deeper into and understand the nature of our suffering - both

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00:49:40

From Harm To Harmony

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2019/08/12

While other types of art decorate space, music decorates time. For sound to become music, it must flow across time just as water becomes a river when it is flowing. Similarly, for life to be alive, it must flow. Life unfolds across time to reveal a lifetime.In quantum physics, the current model of the universe is string theory which purports that tiny strings are the foundation of all manifested phenomena. Michio Kaku, the co-founder of string field theory, describes physics as “the laws of harmony

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00:44:30

What Moves You

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2019/07/27

Motivation is that missing shield of willingness. It could easily defend against the enemy of procrastination and its mysterious force that delays the completing of tasks that need to be accomplished by a certain deadline. And I'm glad it's called "deadline" instead of "lifeline" because that's what it is in many cases - a dead line. Artificially drawn with no real life. No life means lacking love. Then, the illusory battle ensues. That play is interesting too. But where there's love, there's no

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00:49:49

Travel with a Lantern and a Star

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2019/07/01

Travel to new places, especially abroad, changes you forever and can reshape the mind in many positive ways.To immerse oneself in a new culture is like turning back the clock and recapturing the child-like magic of wonder where, once again, everything feels like the first time. Words and images along with sensations and experiences can be totally fresh. This can lead to spontaneous mindfulness as abstract thought about the past and future loses its allure when our routine and its spell is totally

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00:14:21

Self-Compassion Comes First

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2019/06/15

People often tell each other "you got to love yourself first." We almost shame each other with this directive, especially when it comes to finding love in relationships. And if we don't love our life, there is not a switch to flip to feel self-love. So, it is not the starting point. Self-compassion is.Recorded live at SpeakEasy Spiritual Community.https://www.michaeltoddfink.com

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00:29:19

Voice of the Open River

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2019/05/28

Rivers are worshiped in many spiritual traditions as living deities often goddesses. Many sacred tales from around the world take place along their banks. The river also represents the flow of our life as directed by our values.More at https://www.michaeltoddfink.com

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01:15:50

After the Age of Anxiety

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2019/05/12

Is anxiety really on the rise, as it appears and does modern society actually breed it? Or is it possible that when you remove the outer clear and present dangers of the past, we are left with our ancestors' internal legacy of fear? This points to two distinct possibilities for the chapter after this age of anxiety: a golden window of safety begins to close as scientifically predicted doom becomes more manifest, giving way to another age of fear and danger. Or, we develop an integrative

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00:13:30

Now and Zen

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2019/04/21

Just some thoughts on purpose and connecting to the present moment. Conscious breathing can be an anchor. It is such a simple, enjoyable and timeless tool for remembering to be here now.From a talk at Indian Creek Zen Farm.https://www.michaeltoddfink.com

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01:38:43

Loneliness and the Trance of Busyness

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2019/03/12

Even with all the comfort that advances in technology have bestowed, it does not seem that people, in general, have time to relax and fully connect. Communication breakthroughs have been achieved with a double-edged sword. With so much of our lives uploaded to the internet and our brains downloaded to the external hard drives of smart phones, the demands and work and hustle and distractions never end resulting in a trance of busyness.Hence, loneliness in America and throughout much of the world has

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01:17:40

Unlost in Transition

Kind Mind ·

2019/02/18

We have transitioned to a new year. It is a symbol of letting go of the old and embracing the new. Traditionally, it is a time to live our better intentions and establish healthier routines. On a larger scale, we are now in the process of transitioning to a new decade. What have we learned about ourselves? What do we envision not only this year but in the upcoming decade? It is an opportunity to pause and consider the steps to a more beautiful life and world."Transition" can be a noun or a verb. As

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00:52:28

Symbol on the Psyche

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2019/01/21

The lotus flower grows in murky ponds which is a metaphor for making life beautiful regardless of the circumstances. And its leaf sits on top of the water but does not get wet. I was amazed when I took a lotus leaf and dunked it in water and watched all the drops roll right off like little balls of mercury. So it grows in that water but is unaffected by it.This episode explores the deeper meaning of significant symbols from cultures around the world and various spiritual traditions and how to find

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01:26:14

Human Kind: Being Both

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2018/12/22

Beautiful people are not always good, but good people are always beautiful. This claim is supported by a recent social psychology study in which three groups of subjects were asked to rate the attractiveness of the same faces of strangers. Group 1 was given negative descriptors about the people they were looking at - like mean, cruel, etc. Group 2 was told nothing. Group 3 received positive descriptors of the same strangers - kind, honest, etc. Group 3 found the faces to be the most physically

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00:37:30

Suffering Equals Pain Times Resistance

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2018/12/09

Mindfulness involves paying attention to aspects of the present moment with openness, curiosity and flexibility. Mindfulness practices have been shown in clinical trials to reduce pain by an average of 57% and even much more in many cases. This podcast episode explores the significance of pain, how mindfulness helps and what to practice.Learn more at https://www.michaeltoddfink.com

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01:07:41

Endangered Aesthetics and the Future of Beauty

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2018/11/11

Surveys reveal that audiences cannot tell the difference between musical compositions written by humans and those by artificial intelligence and often rate the AI compositions as more "inspiring" and "soulful."However, there are some timeless principles for how to appreciate beauty, such as those elucidated by the heavily Buddhist-influenced yet culturally endangered Japanese aesthetic of Wabi Sabi. Perhaps the outlook is more critical than the outcome. By mindfully tuning to the reality that

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