Lost in thoughts - know you are lost in thoughts and come back to the present moment.Offer loving kindness - you don't have to like pain but hold it with compassion.See and smile - see pain as pain without the added agitation of the mind, and smile.Take a deep breath - know you are not alone and we all deal with negative thoughts.

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Kasim teaches and presents on the use of mindfulness for creating healing, transformation, and peace. He is passionate about enhancing people’s sense of joy, authenticity, and presence. Kasim also teaches and speaks about the use of laughter and laughter yoga for improving wellness.

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a therapist with interest in fostering positive change in mental health both inside and outside the therapy room. He recently returned from completing a challenging six-month meditation retreat in silence, in a forest monastery in South East Asia. 

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How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction | Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat | TEDxSFU

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