45 min
Monster Baby #83 Find Your Focus Monster Baby: A Curious Romp Through the Worlds of Mindfulness and Improvisation
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- Performing Arts
Where’s *your* focus? Where do you want it to be?
Spurred by a suggestion from a Chicago-based listener, Ted and Lisa gallop into a fun conversation about focus. They start with a rousing round of the new game “D’jever?” (1:54) before Ted kicks off the conversation by mentioning the simultaneous different focus tracks in his brain (6:32). Lisa wonders about the difference between laser focus and soft focus (concentration vs. mindfulness?) (11:23) and then the two try to distinguish between attention and focus (17:18). Ted asks what the ideal focus point for doing improv would be (19:07) and describes how focus represents a foundational component of effective mindfulness practice (25:49). Lisa muses whether it’s similarly foundational to good improv (28:21) before the pair explore the intention behind attention (31:29). The episode closes with a heartfelt visit to the world of mantras as focus-holders, both on stage and in life (33:09) and the traditional Outro (42:13).
If there’s something in the episode that brings you particular joy—or raises a question—feel free to write us at info@monsterbabypodcast.com.
To subscribe so you receive immediate notice of future Monster Baby releases, head over to: http://monsterbabypodcast.com.
And lastly, if you’re needing some inspiring Monster-Baby based words to get you through these tough times, order a copy of Ted’s Monster-Baby-inspired book, Playful Mindfulness from www.playfulmindfulness.info. (Ted will surely sign it for you if you like!)
Where’s *your* focus? Where do you want it to be?
Spurred by a suggestion from a Chicago-based listener, Ted and Lisa gallop into a fun conversation about focus. They start with a rousing round of the new game “D’jever?” (1:54) before Ted kicks off the conversation by mentioning the simultaneous different focus tracks in his brain (6:32). Lisa wonders about the difference between laser focus and soft focus (concentration vs. mindfulness?) (11:23) and then the two try to distinguish between attention and focus (17:18). Ted asks what the ideal focus point for doing improv would be (19:07) and describes how focus represents a foundational component of effective mindfulness practice (25:49). Lisa muses whether it’s similarly foundational to good improv (28:21) before the pair explore the intention behind attention (31:29). The episode closes with a heartfelt visit to the world of mantras as focus-holders, both on stage and in life (33:09) and the traditional Outro (42:13).
If there’s something in the episode that brings you particular joy—or raises a question—feel free to write us at info@monsterbabypodcast.com.
To subscribe so you receive immediate notice of future Monster Baby releases, head over to: http://monsterbabypodcast.com.
And lastly, if you’re needing some inspiring Monster-Baby based words to get you through these tough times, order a copy of Ted’s Monster-Baby-inspired book, Playful Mindfulness from www.playfulmindfulness.info. (Ted will surely sign it for you if you like!)
45 min