The Complete Map of Mindfulness States

8. “Is This Normal?” Validation States

10 questions

Is this experience normal in mindfulness?

Micro-answer

Am I being mindful enough?

Micro-answer

Is mindfulness supposed to feel calm?

Micro-answer

Is numbness normal?

Micro-answer

Is emotional intensity normal?

Micro-answer

Is wandering attention normal?

Micro-answer

Is discomfort a problem?

Micro-answer

Should mindfulness feel peaceful?

Micro-answer

Why is my experience different from others?

Micro-answer

Can mindfulness feel subtle or boring?

Micro-answer

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