Movement meditation
Working with one's breath and meditation are proven methods that help provide a deeper insight into the mind. At the same time, they also help people eliminate situations that could otherwise distract their attention.
Many extreme athletes use meditation to direct their focus to a single goal. Given the fact that attention is flexible and directional, it is necessary to work in a targeted manner so as not to be distracted by less significant circumstances. Walking and yoga are effective forms of movement meditation that allow targeted focus and building a routine according to needs.
If you are attempting to achieve results using standard meditation strategies, try to change this by following the example of extreme athletes, combining meditation with movement.
Targeted curiosity
Targeted curiosity is a skill that develops as you passionately immerse yourself in an area of learning and development. For example, acrobatic skiers tend to be obsessed with different ways to spin in the air around obstacles, creating an almost unlimited number of ways to perform their tricks and more.
Despite their failures, it is precisely targeted curiosity that makes them return to obstacles and seek ways to overcome them. It is an act of resilience facilitated by curiosity. Success is not always immediately visible. Targeted curiosity will help you get back to the topic and ask questions like: What happened? Why did it go wrong?
Be inspired by sports and don't give up. Ask yourself what you can do differently next time in a specific area in which you have failed.
Peripheral logic
Peripheral logic is only an extension of controlled curiosity. In terms of the experience of skiers, for example, it is the answer to the question: "What do I need to do to succeed next time?" The solution is often close at hand: occasionally, we may have to approach the obstacle from a completely different angle but sometimes even a minor improvement can have a significant effect on success.
Targeted disconnection
The way extreme athletes deal with fear is different in each case. Their ability to bypass their autonomic nervous system and create a channel for focusing on a given task is top notch, the ultimate form of mindfulness and meditation based on concentrated disconnection. This allows them to maintain emotional security and the ability to continue in a demanding or directly dangerous task.
Targeted detachment comes when you know you really did everything possible during preparation. You know what you're getting into, you know what you want, and you show you are giving it everything. Whatever happens afterwards is beyond your control. If you find peace at that moment, you will obtain the best results.
Success is achievable if you are willing to adapt to the world around you and adapt the world around you to your needs and desires.
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