Beer And Conversation With Pigweed And Crowhill

The boys drink and review Founder's Breakfast Stout then discuss the similarities between mindfulness and joie de vivre (starting about 3:30). The very act of reviewing a beer is an example. The point is not to see how fast you can get a beer into your belly, but to savor the moment, pay attention to the world as it's going by, and understand its complexities. What does mindfulness have in common with joie de vivre? They're both about noticing what's going on and taking pleasure in the small things. "Mindfulness" is often associated with New Age weirdness, but it doesn't have to be. At its core, it involves one part of your mind dispassionately observing what's happening in another part of your mind, or in your body. It seems to have a connection with the acceptance of suffering. Joie de vivre is similar except that it has an emphasis on cheerfulness and enjoyment. For both, you're focusing on the present moment. Most of our lives are chores and obligations. I