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David Kundtz on The Art of Stopping

Apr 23, 2021

David Kundtz, a former clergyman and bestselling author, shares insights from his book on the transformative power of 'stopping' in our busy lives. He discusses the three key components of stopping and the significance of creating still points for self-reflection. Kundtz emphasizes how slowing down can spark creativity and enhance mindfulness, revealing the wisdom hidden in moments of stillness. The conversation also touches on the importance of recognizing what truly matters amidst the chaos, helping listeners reconnect with their true selves.

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INSIGHT

Stopping and Discernment

Stopping helps differentiate between important and unimportant things.
It allows for discernment by creating space for honest decisions.

INSIGHT

Slowness and Remembering

Slowness promotes remembering, while speed leads to forgetting.
This is reflected in our natural tendency to slow down when trying to recall something.

ADVICE

The Gift of Attention

Practice paying attention to the present moment.
This mindful presence is a key gift of stopping.

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David Kundtz is a former director and presenter of Inside Track seminars and a former clergyman turned author. David has sold more than 113,000 books in English, Spanish, and Japanese and has also established a psychotherapy practice in Berkeley, CA. Eric and David discuss his book, The Art of Stopping: How to Be Still When You Have to Keep Going

In this episode, Eric and David talk about what it means to practice “stopping” in life, including the three components and the many benefits of stopping.

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In This Interview, David Kundtz and I Discuss the Art of Stopping and…

His book, The Art of Stopping: How to Be Still When You Have to Keep Going
Stopping is doing nothing as much as possible in order to wake up, remember who you are and what you want.
Stopping allows you to be still in order to access the wisdom within us
The “mountain of too much”
How stopping allows us to make a distinction between what is important and not important.
The numbness of moving through life and not experiencing it
How slowing down helps you to remember
True relaxation is one of the gifts of stopping
The 3 components of stopping
Stillpoints are opportunities to stop, breathe, and remember
Using your creativity to bring meaning to your still points
Making triggers to help you remember your still points
Stopping is a form of meditation
How spending time in nature is compatible with stopping

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