MANUAL V1.1.2021 RMM TRACKER / SRSI3 JONATHAN C. SMITH, PHD 1 - (C) 2021, JONATHAN C. SMITH, PHD
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RMM Tracker / SRSI3
MANUAL
V1.1.2021
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD
(c) 2021, Jonathan C. Smith, PhD2
CONTENTS
Conditions for Use and Translation ................................................................................................... 3
Casual, Bipolar, and Mindfulness Approaches to Measurement ................................................... 4
Neurophysiological Approaches ......................................................................................................... 5
A Revolution in Relaxation: RMM Theory and Third-Generation Mindfulness ........................ 6
Six Insights .................................................................................................................................. 6
The 5+1 Levels of RMM and 25 RMM States...................................................................... 7
The RMM Tracker Series and SRSI3 ................................................................................................. 8
Temporal and Format Considerations ............................................................................................... 9
Temporal Variants of SRSI3 and RMM Tracker Inventories............................................. 9
State vs Trait (Frequency) Inventories: Intuitive and Reflective Thinking Styles ......... 10
Summary List of Inventories ............................................................................................................. 11
What the RMM Tracker Series and SRSI3 both Measure ............................................................ 12
Scales and Items ....................................................................................................................... 12
Stress Items ............................................................................................................................... 14
Differences between the RMM Tracker Series and the SRSI ...................................................... 15
Characteristics Specific to the SRSI3 ............................................................................................... 15
Characteristics Specific to RMM Trackers ...................................................................................... 15
RMM Tracker Templates and Scoring
RMM Tackers (Without Stress Items) ......................................................................... 16
RMM Tracker s ........................................................................................................................ 17
RMM Tracker e ........................................................................................................................ 18
RMM Tracker i ......................................................................................................................... 19
RMM Tracker t ........................................................................................................................ 20
RMM Tracker w ....................................................................................................................... 23
RMM Trackers (plus Stress Items) ............................................................................. 30
RMM Tracker s + si ................................................................................................................ 31
RMM Tracker e+si .................................................................................................................. 33
RMM Tracker i+si ................................................................................................................... 35
RMM Tracker t+si ................................................................................................................... 37
RMM Tracker w+si ................................................................................................................. 41
RMM Tracker Scoring................................................................................................. 50
SRSI3 Templates and Scoring
SRSI3 ........................................................................................................................... 55
SRSI3s........................................................................................................................................ 56
SRSI3d ....................................................................................................................................... 57
SRSI3 Scoring .............................................................................................................. 62
Quick Stress Test......................................................................................................... 66
SRSI3qt ...................................................................................................................................... 67
Norm Data, and Reliabilities
References3
Conditions for Use and Translation
The SRSI3 and RMM Tracker series are currently available for use without charge. Users are expected to
purchase the explanatory theory text, Third-Generation Mindfulness and the Universe of Relaxation (Smith
2019). Anyone using the SRSI3 or one of the RMM Trackers must agree to the following:
1. Dr. Smith must be informed of how the selected inventories are to be used, including the nature of
the research study or clinical / training application. This can be done through e-mail:
jsmith@roosevelt.edu
2. No inventory may be altered in any way without prior written permission from Dr. Smith.
3. No inventory may be translated without prior written permission from Dr. Smith. The process of
translation requires two translators as well as Dr. Smith and involves the following steps: (1)
Translator A translates the inventory into language X, consulting with Dr. Smith. (2) Translator B,
unfamiliar with the original version of the inventory, translates it back to English. (3) Dr. Smith
reviews the English translation of Translator B. (4) Translators A, B, and Dr. Smith discuss
inconsistencies in translation. (5) The final translated version is approved only when Dr. Smith and
the two translators agree in writing that the translation is acceptable. Dr. Smith retains the
copyright of the translated version, although translators involved have unlimited access for use
(providing the above conditions are met). Each translated version must have the following standard
copyright statement printed on the bottom of the first page:(c) 20XX, Jonathan C. Smith, PhD,
Translated by Permission of Author
4. Dr. Smith receives a final copy of the translated version.
5. Dr. Smith retains the right to use the translated version.
6. Dr. Smith will be listed as an author of the translated inventory, with authorship position (first,
second, third, etc.) determined before the translation process begins.
7. Translators have the complete right to use the translated inventory in whatever way they chose,
providing no compensation is requested.
8. All those who complete any inventory must be informed that information related to the inventory
can be accessed at this website: httlp://blogs.roosevelt.edu/jsmith4
RMM Tracker / SRSI3
MANUAL
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD
People relax in many ways and for many reasons. Some might take nature walks, listen to music, or
contemplate sacred scriptures. Others may practice professional approaches, ranging from
biofeedback and muscle relaxation to yoga and meditation. Relaxation is deeply embedded in
popular culture as well as evidenced-based healing professions.
Science suggests that relaxation may well be a powerful tool, one that contributes to health, well-
being, and productivity. But our understanding of its potential is limited by our measurement tools.
Measures let us know if a technique works, which are most effective, and how relaxed different
populations or environments are. Without sensitive measures we cannot truly discover what
relaxation does.
Casual, Bipolar, and Mindfulness Approaches to Measurement
How does one measure relaxation? Simply subjecting one to a relaxation technique is no guarantee
that it has done anything. Although this point may seem obvious, it has been ignored by many
researchers and trainers. A casual research design might compare surgery recovery rates for those
assigned to yoga or no treatment. One might examine if training in mindfulness increases school
performance or work productivity. If practitioners of yoga or mindfulness show improvements over
controls, was it due to relaxation? If practitioners displayed no improvements, was it because they
weren’t relaxed? If we don’t measure relaxation, we have no way of knowing.
The most popular tools for measuring relaxation are: casual inquiry, bipolar scales, mindfulness
inventories, and neurophysiological measures. For centuries, trainers and researchers have relied on
variations of the simple casual inquiry “are you relaxed.” Simple enough. Not particularly rigorous.
Such inquiries are typically vague and not based on science.
Researchers often assume relaxation is the bipolar opposite of distress, whether it be physical
symptomatology or psychological anxiety, neuroticism, or negative affectivity. If a yoga headache
patient reports relief, we assume they are relaxed. This assumption is more common in
psychological research. If someone checks on an inventory that they are “not anxious,” we assume
they are relaxed. However, this assumption has been frequently challenged in research. Positive and
negative affect may be distinct, perhaps correlating a modest .40 with each other (Cropanzano et al,
2003). Note here that low scores on “anxiety” account for 16% of the variance of “relaxation.”
Even with a high correlation of .70, low anxiety still accounts for less than half the variance of
relaxation.
The problems multiply when we look at what happens in the brain. Lindquist’s (Lindquist et al,
2016) classic meta-analysis of 397 fMRI studies involving 6827 participants does not support the5
bipolar anxiety-relaxation hypothesis but are more consistent with an “affective workspace
hypothesis” in which positive and negative affect are supported by flexible and overlapping brain
regions (Lindquist, et al, 2016). Relaxation and anxiety or negative affect are not bipolar but
complex and sometimes overlapping dimensions. This can be illustrated in a simple thought
experiment. What is the opposite of depression and anxiety? One might say “relaxation,” but is this
really true? What about “focus,” “happiness,” “sexual arousal,” or “reverence.” What about
“sleepiness,” and “boredom.” To say that someone is not under stress, or not depressed, anxious,
or irritated, says little about how relaxed they are.
Perhaps the most comprehensive self-report questionnaires of relaxation have addressed
mindfulness. At least twelve inventories are available (Smith, 2019). Most assess two popular
dimensions: (1) sustained, present-centered attention, and (2) nonjudgmental acceptance. But is it a
mistake to equate mindfulness with relaxation? This begs a very deep question, one indeed led to
the development of the present manual. More on this later.
Neurophysiological Approaches
One way to assess relaxation is to look at the body and brain. For over a century, neurophysiological
perspectives have dominated the study of relaxation. In the 1840s, surgeon James Braid (1853)
introduced the term neurohypnotism (sleep of the nerves). The term stuck over the decades in its
current incarnation, hypnosis. In the 20th century, Jacobson (1929) and Schultz (1932) introduced
progressive muscle relaxation and autogenic training as methods for moderating neuromuscular and
auto- nomic processes. In the 1970s Benson (1975) popularized the “relaxation response” as the
mirror opposite of the nonspecific stress “fight-or-flight” response, mediated by sympathetic
nervous system arousal. Benson theorized that such arousal reduction underlies all approaches to
relaxation. More recently, meditation and mindfulness researchers (Goleman & Davidson, 2017)
have focused on brain meditative structures (notably the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and posterior
cingulate) and activity patterns (high-amplitude EEG gamma).
Neurophysiological models have served us well and continue to form the primary rationale in
training. These models are accessible and credible to trainees. Abundant research shows diverse
positive health and performance outcomes. Body- and brain- based models have lifted techniques
from the darkness of religion, pseudoscience, and the occult to genuine professional credibility.
Indeed, the current flood of interest in meditation, mindfulness, and yoga can be traced to brain
imaging research at the turn of the millennium.
An exclusive emphasis on neurophysiology risks missing something important (Smith, 1990). Most
practitioners of relaxation techniques appear to master arousal-reducing skills in a month or so, yet
many go on to practice for years and decades. Often masters of meditation and yoga claim to
progress deeper in their practice even after a lifetime of practice, even after brain changes are no
longer detectable. Clearly, such individuals are discovering something more than a reduced
metabolic rate or alterations in brain structure and functioning.
A Revolution in Relaxation: RMM Theory and Third-Generation Mindfulness
For over half a century I have devoted my personal and professional life to exploring and practicing
relaxation techniques Smith, 1986, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2012, 2019, 2021; Smith et al., 1996). My6
journey has encompassed a full spectrum of hundreds of approaches. This included: progressive
muscle relaxation, yoga, tai chi, breathing, autogenic training, visualization/imagery, prayer,
contemplation, meditation, and mindfulness. I’ve practiced and taught ancient approaches as well as
those that are new, approaches from the East and West, and approaches from spiritual and secular
traditions. This journey has taught me much about the measurement of relaxation.
Six Insights
Here are six insights:
1. All approaches have something in common. There is a little bit of meditation and
contemplation in the most secular approaches to muscle relaxation. There is a little bit of
muscle relaxation in even the most spiritual of approaches.
2. All approaches are different. They are not interchangeable, like generic aspirin.
3. I find it necessary to replace the term “relaxation” with a more encompassing construct,
“relaxation/meditation/mindfulness,” or “RMM.” Exercises defined as “relaxation“ by
most texts and training manuals (Smith, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2017, 2019,
2021) include the following: progressive muscle relaxation, yoga and tai chi, breathing
exercises, autogenic training, and visualization/imagery. My definition is based on popular
use; relaxation is what most professionals call relaxation. To this list we can add meditation and
mindfulness. Meditation can be defined generically as sustaining quiet, simple focus (Smith,
2017, 2019). In focused attention (FA) meditation (Lutz, Jha, Dunne, & Saron, 2015), one
restricts attention to a singular stimulus, such as a mantra or the flow of breath. Mindfulness
(OM, or open monitoring) involves quietly attending to the flow of all stimuli (or restricted
domain of stimuli, such as sounds) as a neutral observer.
4. All approaches to RMM can evoke both neurophysiological and psychological changes. The
psychological effects of RMM exercises I will from this point forward term “RMM states.”
RMM states (like neurophysiological states) are ubiquitous and occur throughout life beyond
the domain of specific RMM exercises and techniques. Because of this, simple exercises and
what we do in daily life can inform each other.
5. Relaxation, or relaxation/meditation/mindfulness (RMM), is not static, whether it be a state
or trait. It is multidimensional, interactive, dynamic, and directional. A truly complete
assessment of any approach to relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness should examine the
kinds of stories that emerge, how they are similar and different, what conditions influence
their development, and how they affect life’s pains, problems, and challenges.
6. No single questionnaire, brain scan, or behavioral measure is enough. RMM, is not one
thing. It is many things. As such, it is a complex not unlike “love and compassion” or
“stress.”
These observations form the core of my RMM / TGM (Third-Generation Mindfulness) theory, the
details of which I discuss elsewhere (Smith, 2019, 2021). They also inform how I measure
relaxation.7
The 5+1 Levels of RMM and 25 RMM States
How does one measure relaxation? To answer this one must consider what relaxation is. To review,
my approach has been self-report and phenomenological. What words do practitioners use to
define their experiences? The answer can suggest words to use for measuring relaxation. An
important part of my investigations of relaxation has been identifying a comprehensive natural
language or lexicon of RMM that can form the basis of relaxation assessment.
Decades ago I came up with an initial dictionary of more than 200 RMM words. My source was
hundreds of instructional manuals for the dozens of techniques I was acquainted with. The next
task was to winnow this list to those words most useful for assessment. Through twenty years of
research, involving more than 6,000 participants who have practiced more than 40 types of RMM
exercises and activities, we identified 25 words (Borgogna & Smith, 2016; Smith, 1986, 1999, 2001,
2005, 2012; Smith et al., 1996). This suggests that a full self-report lexicon of RMM consists of at
least 25 RMM states. Guided by research and training focus groups (Smith, 2021), I have
developed a hierarchy of 5 levels of RMM moderated by a sixth dimension:
Level 1: Basic Relaxation
RMM 1 (Far Away)
RMM 2 (Physically Relaxed)
RMM 3 (At Ease, At Peace)
RMM 4 (Refreshed)
RMM 5 (Pleasant mind wandering)
RMM 6 (Fantasy, Daydreaming)
Level 2: Quiet Focus
RMM 7 (Focus, Absorption)
RMM 8 (Centered, Grounded)
RMM 9 (Quiet)
RMM 10 (Unbothered)
RMM 11 (Easy, Effortless)
Level 3: Awakening
RMM 12 (Observer)
RMM 13 (Clear, Awake, Aware)
RMM 14 (Interested, Curious, Fascinated)
RMM 15 (Beautiful)
Level 4: Deepening
RMM 16 (Going Deeper)
RMM 17 (Spaciousness, Expansiveness)
RMM 18 (Sense of Something Greater)
RMM 19 (Meaning, Purpose, Direction)
Level 5: Transformation / Transcendence
RMM 20 (Reverent, Prayerful)
RMM 21 (Awe/Wonder, Deep Mystery)8
RMM 22 (Spiritual / Mystical)
Transcendent Positive Emotion
RMM 23 (Happy, Optimistic, Trusting)
RMM 24 (Loving, Caring, Compassion)
RMM 25 (Thankful)
These form the content of my theory of relaxation, or “RMM theory” / “Third-Generation
Mindfulness (TGM) theory.” Here are the highlights. Levels 1-5 reflect (1) decreased tension, (2)
reduced self-referential thinking, and (3) increased awareness of the world and all its possibilities.
These dimensions are supported at all levels by transcendent positive emotion. A meta-hypothesis
underlying this hierarchy is that central to growth in RMM is the ability to sustain simple focus, with
ease, and with minimal thought and judgment. This is something of the “engine of RMM.”
Elements of Level 2 are present in all dimensions (Smith, 2019, 2021).
The RMM hierarchy has profound implications for measurement. Clearly, relaxation is many things
requiring many measures. Narrow-spectrum conceptualizations see relaxation in terms of one or
two dimensions, for example, the simple word “relaxed,” the bipolar opposite of anxiety,
nonjudgmental present-centered awareness, or a set of physiological processes. A broad-spectrum
conceptualization of relaxation can include all of these, viewed in the context of an overarching
dynamic hierarchy of 25 RMM states.
The RMM Tracker Series and SRSI3
The Smith Relaxation States Inventory 3 (SRSI3) and the more recent Relaxation/ Meditation/
Mindfulness (RMM) Trackers are broad-spectrum self-report inventories of relaxation, meditation,
and mindfulness. Both are supplemented by questions that assess physical, emotional, and cognitive
stress as well as physical discomfort/pain. The RMM Tracker series is a revised and more advanced
version of the SRSI3. Initially, I intended the RMM Tracker series to replace SRSI3, many trainers
and researchers around the world continue to use the SRSI3, preferring it over the RMM Tracker.
For this reason, I continue to make both inventories available, and carefully describe in this manual
their differences and similarities. At the most basic or universal level, both measure the same things.
RMM Trackers and the SRSI3 can be subjected to global and differentiated analysis. Global scoring
taps four “universal” dimensions tapped by all RMM Trackers and the SRSI3. These dimensions
represent a subsample most the most empirically validated “5+1” levels articulated in RMM / TGM
theory:
1. Basic Relaxation
2. Quiet Focus and Awakening (Combined)
3. Transformation / Transcendence
4. Transcendent Positive Emotion
In addition both RMM Trackers and the SRSI3 can be subjected to differentiated exploratory
analyses of levels or even items. Options for both inventories are generally similar, although RMM
Trackers provide for the scoring of additional dimensions identified after the publication of its
predecessor, the SRSI3.9
Temporal and Format Considerations
Self-report inventories often pay little attention to temporal and format issues. Questions are simply
presented to be rated. Developers focus on the content of stem questions.
Temporal Variants of SRSI3 and RMM Tracker Inventories
When asking about RMM, it is important to specify the period of time under consideration. For
example, it is too ambiguous to ask “How relaxed are you? (“Not at all,” “Moderately,” “A lot”). This
could be interpreted as “Right now, how do you feel?” or “Generally, how do you feel?’) The
respondent must apply their own time reference.
Both the SRSI3 and RMM Tracker series come in state, trait, weekly frequency, and indicator versions.
State inventories tap what one is experiencing at the present moment, such as during or after a
meditation session.
A trait / dispositional / frequency inventory taps what one frequently or typically experiences over an
extended period time. Often traits are assessed by simply asking if one “generally” or “typically”
displays or experiences a particular dimension (“To what extent are you generally anxious? Very
Much? Somewhat? Little?”). In my opinion such a question is too abstract. I believe respondents
are more likely to provide a clear answer when a trait question is phrased in terms of frequency of
experience. Malia’s (2018) research suggests that recollections over the past week or seven days are
most reliable. Raters may be unable to recall frequency of subjective experiences more than a week
old. That corresponds with my training experiences. RMM Trackers and the SRSI3 use three
different time-anchored likert scales. The most relevant focus on the preceding week. To elaborate:
RMMt has four preceding week anchors. One is asked if one experiences a particular RMM state
“Once a week,” (two in-between ratings), “About Every Day.” Including the option to select one of
two “in-between” ratings, the respondent has four preceding week ptions.
RMMw provides a different set of four preceding week anchors.
• Once a week
• 2 or 3 times a week
• Once a day
• Several times a day
The four preceding week anchors for SRSI3 are:
• About once a week
• About once every other day
• Once a day.
• A lot, more than once a day.10 Of these, RMMt is most open-ended, providing unanchored “in-between” options. This may be desirable to reduce respondent concerns about precise measurement. Both RMMw and SRSI3 provide verbal anchors for four week time points. Ongoing research is attempting to compare the reliability and concurrent validity of RMMw and RMMt. State vs Trait (Frequency) Inventories: Intuitive and Reflective Thinking Styles State and trait (frequency) inventory are popular types of self-report assessment. A state inventory taps one immediate psychological state whereas a trait inventory measures one’s general propensity. State and trait inventories involve different response strategies, the intuitive or reflective thinking style. An intuitive thinking style involves automatically going with one’s first instinct. A reflective thinking style involves questioning such first instincts and considering other possibilities (Frederick, 2005; Stanovich & West, 1998). An intuitive thinker accepts what immediately seems to be true. A reflective thinker takes pause, questions first instincts, and considers other possibilities. Again, a traditional state inventory asks one to report how one “feels right now, the present moment.” A trait inventory is assumed to tap how one generally or typically feels, thinks, or behaves. State inventories depend on intuitive thinking whereas trait inventories are reflective. To explain, an accurate report of how one feels “right now, the present moment” precludes analysis and deliberate recall. The more immediate, the better. In contrast, a trait inventory calls for recall, comparison, and judgment. Furthermore, one must select proper words to communicate the results of one’s trait deliberation. RMM s and e instruct respondents to skip items they do not understand or do not experience or feel. RMM t and w instruct respondents to check “NEVER” for items they have never experienced or do not understand.
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Summary List of Inventories
The following state, trait, weekly frequency, and indicator inventories are available:
RMM Trackers
RMM Tracker s. This is a traditional state inventory.
RMM Tracker e. This is a state exercise inventory designed to be given after a
specific exercise (such as relaxation) or activity (listening to music).
RMM Tracker i. This is an indicator inventory for those who practice any form of
meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, or yoga. It is designed to tap what the
practitioner has experienced to be the best indicators that a technique was working.
RMM Tracker t. This is a dispositional or trait inventory for tapping how often
one experiences various RMM states.
RMM Tracker w. This exploratory inventory measures the frequency of RMM
states over previous weeks.
SRSI3
SRSI3s. A traditional state inventory.
SRSI3d (t or f). Measures how often one experiences mindfulness experiences. As
such it is a trait (dispositional or frequency) inventory. Unlike RMM Tracker t,
SRSI3d has a more differentiated assessment for weekly experience (“About ONCE
A WEEK; About once EVERY OTHER DAY; ONCE A DAY; A LOT, more than
ONCE A DAY”).
SRSIw. Measures the frequency of RMM states over previous weeks.12
What the RMM Tracker Series and SRSI3 both Measure
I recommend using the RMM Tracker series over the SRSI3. It measures more dimensions and has
wider applicability. However, both have their advantages and some researchers continue to prefer
the SRSI3 over RMM Trackers. To help users make an informed choice, here is a detailed
description of their similarities and differences.
Scales and Items
Both the SRSI3 and RMM Inventories can be scored globally for four universal dimensions most
validated by research:
1. Basic Relaxation,
2. Quiet Focus and Awakening (Combined),
3. Transformation / Transcendence, and
4. Transcendent Positive Emotion (Mindful TPE).
Both can be scored for stress:
• Physical Stress
• Emotional Stress (emotional negativity)
• Cognitive Stress
• Physical Discomfort / Pain
RMM / TGM theory identifies 25 specific RMM states. Each is represented by one item in RMM
Trackers. The array of items on the SRSI3 is somewhat different, as can be seen in the following
chart. As can be seen, both tap four universal dimensions, although contributing items may be
different. To score any level, add scores for items in the dimension, divide by number of items in
the dimension. Researchers may have an interest in specific RMM States. The following RMM
States are tapped by single item on RMM Trackers, but by multiple and somewhat more elaborated
items on the SRSI3:
RMM 1 (Far Away)
RMM 2 (Physically Relaxed)
RMM 3 (At Ease, At Peace)
RMM 7 (Focus, Absorption)
RMM 9 (Quiet)
RMM 10 (Unbothered)
RMM 13 (Clear, Awake, Aware)
RMM 21 (Awe/Wonder, Deep Mystery)
RMM 23 (Happy, Optimistic, Trusting)
RMM 24 (Loving, Caring, Compassion)13 RMM States as reflected in RMM Trackers and SRSI3 RMM STATE RMM TRACKER ITEM SRSI3 ITEM(S) Level 1: Basic Relaxation RMM 1 (Far Away) 1 11, 26 RMM 2 (Physically Relaxed) 2 7, 21, 35 RMM 3 (At Ease, At Peace) 3 3, 10, 33 RMM 4 (Refreshed) 4 32 RMM 5 (Pleasant mind wandering) 5 RMM 6 (Fantasy, Daydreaming) 6 Level 2: Quiet Focus RMM 7 (Focus, Absorption) 7 15, 37 RMM 8 (Centered, Grounded) 8 RMM 9 (Quiet) 9 1, 29 RMM 10 (Unbothered) 10 6, 36 RMM 11 (Easy, Effortless) 11 Level 3: Awakening RMM 12 (Observer) 12 RMM 13 (Clear, Awake, Aware) 13 20, 22, 25 RMM 14 (Interested, Curious, Fascinated) 14 RMM 15 (Beautiful) 15 Level 4: Deepening RMM 16 (Going Deeper) 16 RMM 17 (Spaciousness, Expansiveness) 17 RMM 18 (Sense of Something Greater) 18 RMM 19 (Meaning, Purpose, Direction) 19 Level 5: Transformation / Transcendence RMM 20 (Reverent, Prayerful) 20 27 RMM 21 (Awe/Wonder, Deep Mystery) 21 5, 31 RMM 22 (Spiritual / Mystical) 22 16 Transcendent Positive Emotion RMM 23 (Happy, Optimistic, Trusting) 23 8, 38 RMM 24 (Loving, Caring, Compassion) 24 18, 24 RMM 25 (Thankful) 25 14
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Stress Items (for RMM Trackers and SRSI3)
The most commonly assessed dimensions of stress are physical stress, emotional stress (emotional
negativity), and cognitive stress (worry). To this we can add general assessments of discomfort and
pain. Our own factor analytic research (Smith, 2001; 2017) articulates the following content of each:
Physical Stress
Muscles TIGHT TENSE
BREATHING NERVOUS UNEVEN
Emotional Stress (emotional negativity)
IRRITATED ANGRY
SAD DEPRESSED BLUE
ANXIOUS
Cognitive Stress
WORRIED
TROUBLESOME THOUGHTS
Physical Discomfort / Pain
PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT / PAIN
All versions of the SRSI3, and optional variants of RMM Trackers, incorporate these components of
stress.15
Differences between the RMM Tracker Series and the SRSI3
Characteristics Specific to the SRSI3
Items on the SRSI3 are randomized, ideal for obscuring what is being assessed. This may be an
issue for theory-driven factor analyses where lack of item randomization may influence factor
structure.
Characteristics Specific to RMM Trackers
Unlike the SRSI3, RMM Trackers can be scored for each of the 5+1 levels as well as for all 25 RMM
item/states.
RMM Trackers are both research and training tools designed to acquaint and sensitize trainees to the
5+1 levels of RMM experience. In training, a practitioner takes state versions immediately after a
practice session, and trait versions before and after a complete course. Inventories are formatted and
items selected and organized for ease of comprehension and rapid completion. To elaborate, each of
25 RMM states is tapped by one item. Even though an RMM item taps a dimension, hypothetically it
could be expanded to create a separate scale. For example, RMM 1 (Far Away) was originally three
items, and hypothetically could be expanded to a separate scale with high reliability and factor validity.
RMM 3 (At Ease, At Peace) was originally assessed by 11 items and could be expanded to its own
scale. The same is true for each RMM item/state. Put differently, any reported factor structure of
mindfulness or RMM states is constrained by the number of items selected for each conceivable
dimension. It is quite likely if a researcher generated 10 item candidates semantically related to each
of 25 RMM states (producing an unwieldly test of 250 items), a highly differentiated factor structure
would emerge.
RMM Tracker items are not randomized, but are organized according to the 5+1 levels posited by
RMM / TGM theory. The objective is to enhance trainee comprehension that RMM states exist as
levels, with basic RMM states progressing to those that are more advanced. Items are grouped
according to levels to facilitate comprehension of how levels are defined and manifest.
Finally, key words for each RMM state / item are presented in inventories in upper case letters (“FAR
AWAY and distant from the troubles around me”). Presenting items in upper case facilitates ease of
inventory completion. Uppercase key words define the name of each RMM state / item. Key words
are generally highest loading items in factor analytic studies. For example, “AT EASE, AT PEACE”
emerge as consistent highest loading defining items in factor a complete factor defined by these items:
At ease Refreshed,
Calm Relaxed,
Carefree, Rested,
Contented, Soothed,
Laid back Unhurried
Peaceful,16 RMM Trackers (Without Stress Items)
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RMM Tracker s
HOW DO YOU FEEL RIGHT NOW, THE PRESENT MOMENT?
CLICK BOXES USING THIS KEY
(SKIP ITEMS YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND OR DIDN’T FEEL OR EXPERIENCE)
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Feel this SLIGHTLY Feet this MODERATELY Feet this VERY MUCH Feel this EXTREMELY
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1. ¨¨¨¨ I feel FAR AWAY and distant from the troubles around me.
2. ¨¨¨¨ I feel PHYSICALLY RELAXED. Muscles relaxed, loose, limp, warm and heavy. Breathing slow, even, and easy.
3 ¨¨¨¨ I feel AT EASE, AT PEACE.
4. ¨¨¨¨ I feel REFRESHED.
5. ¨¨¨¨ I feel PLEASANT MIND WANDERING. Undirected, random positive thoughts.
6. ¨¨¨¨ I am lost in FANTASY and DAYDREAMING.
7. ¨¨¨¨ I have periods of sustained, continuous FOCUS. ABSORPTION.
8. ¨¨¨¨ I feel CENTERED, GROUNDED.
9. ¨¨¨¨ I feel QUIET. Still, few thoughts. Little mind wandering.
10. ¨¨¨¨ I feel UNBOTHERED. Accepting. When I have a negative thought or feeling, I don’t get caught. Up in it. No judging,
clinging, pushing away, figuring things out.
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11. ¨¨¨¨ Things feel EASY, EFFORTLESS. Effortless to let go, put thoughts aside, sustain focus.
12. ¨¨¨¨ I feel like an OBSERVER standing aside and watching what happens.
13. ¨¨¨¨ I feel CLEAR, AWAKE, AWARE. I see things as they really are.
14. ¨¨¨¨ I feel INTERESTED, CURIOUS, FASCINATED.
15. ¨¨¨¨ Things seem BEAUTIFUL.
16. ¨¨¨¨ I have a sense of GOING DEEPER. Things seem unexpected, new, changing, opening up, being revealed. Feel like I am in
a different place or space.
17. ¨¨¨¨ I have a sense of SPACIOUSNESS, EXPANSIVENESS.
18. ¨¨¨¨ I have a SENSE OF SOMETHING GREATER than myself (God, a higher power, spirit, energy, love, or consciousness.); It
feels like God is with me.
19. ¨¨¨¨ I have a sense of MEANING, PURPOSE, DIRECTION.
20. ¨¨¨¨ I feel REVERENT, PRAYERFUL.
21. ¨¨¨¨ I feel AWE / WONDER, a sense of DEEP MYSTERY of things beyond my understanding.
22 ¨¨¨¨ I am having a profound personal meaningful “SPIRITUAL” or “MYSTICAL” experience -- sudden awakening or insight.
• I feel an underlying hidden TRUTH.
• I feel AT ONE.
• I am having feelings so profound they COULD NOT BE PUT INTO WORDS.
23. ¨¨¨¨ I feel HAPPY, OPTIMISTIC, TRUSTING.
24. ¨¨¨¨ I feel LOVING, CARING, COMPASSION.
25. ¨¨¨¨ I feel THANKFUL. Grateful.
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EXERCISE OR ACTIVITY
WHAT DID YOU FEEL OR EXPERIENCE IN THE EXERCISE OR ACTIVITY YOU JUST COMPLETED?
CLICK BOXES USING THIS KEY
(SKIP ITEMS YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND OR DIDN’T FEEL OR EXPERIENCE)
ý¨¨¨ ¨ý¨¨ ¨¨ý¨ ¨¨¨ý
Feel this SLIGHTLY Feet this MODERATELY Feet this VERY MUCH Feel this EXTREMELY
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1. ¨¨¨¨ I feel FAR AWAY and distant from the troubles around me.
2. ¨¨¨¨ I feel PHYSICALLY RELAXED. Muscles relaxed, loose, limp, warm and heavy. Breathing slow, even, and easy.
3 ¨¨¨¨ I feel AT EASE, AT PEACE.
4. ¨¨¨¨ I feel REFRESHED.
5. ¨¨¨¨ I feel PLEASANT MIND WANDERING. Undirected, random positive thoughts.
6. ¨¨¨¨ I am lost in FANTASY and DAYDREAMING.
7. ¨¨¨¨ I have periods of sustained, continuous FOCUS. ABSORPTION.
8. ¨¨¨¨ I feel CENTERED, GROUNDED.
9. ¨¨¨¨ I feel QUIET. Still, few thoughts. Little mind wandering.
10. ¨¨¨¨ I feel UNBOTHERED. Accepting. When I have a negative thought or feeling, I don’t get caught. Up in it. No judging,
clinging, pushing away, figuring things out.
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11. ¨¨¨¨ Things feel EASY, EFFORTLESS. Effortless to let go, put thoughts aside, sustain focus.
12. ¨¨¨¨ I feel like an OBSERVER standing aside and watching what happens.
13. ¨¨¨¨ I feel CLEAR, AWAKE, AWARE. I see things as they really are.
14. ¨¨¨¨ I feel INTERESTED, CURIOUS, FASCINATED.
15. ¨¨¨¨ Things seem BEAUTIFUL.
16. ¨¨¨¨ I have a sense of GOING DEEPER. Things seem unexpected, new, changing, opening up, being revealed. Feel like I am
in a different place or space.
17. ¨¨¨¨ I have a sense of SPACIOUSNESS, EXPANSIVENESS.
18. ¨¨¨¨ I have a SENSE OF SOMETHING GREATER than myself (God, a higher power, spirit, energy, love, or consciousness.);
It feels like God is with me.
19. ¨¨¨¨ I have a sense of MEANING, PURPOSE, DIRECTION.
20. ¨¨¨¨ I feel REVERENT, PRAYERFUL.
21. ¨¨¨¨ I feel AWE / WONDER, a sense of DEEP MYSTERY of things beyond my understanding.
22. ¨¨¨¨ I am having a profound personal meaningful “SPIRITUAL” or “MYSTICAL” experience -- sudden awakening or insight.
• I feel an underlying hidden TRUTH.
• I feel AT ONE.
• I am having feelings so profound they COULD NOT BE PUT INTO WORDS.
23. ¨¨¨¨ I feel HAPPY, OPTIMISTIC, TRUSTING.
24. ¨¨¨¨ I feel LOVING, CARING, COMPASSION.
25. ¨¨¨¨ I feel THANKFUL. Grateful.
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In general (over the past year), when practicing a mindfulness or meditation what are the
INDICATORS or SIGNS
that the exercise was working for you?
In my personal experience, the statement I am rating was a(n) . . .
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POOR SLIGHT MODERATE VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR
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1. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt FAR AWAY and distant from the troubles around me.
2. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt PHYSICALLY RELAXED. Muscles relaxed, loose, limp, warm and heavy. Breathing slow, even, and easy.
3 ¨¨¨¨¨ I fetl AT EASE, AT PEACE.
4. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt REFRESHED.
5. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt PLEASANT MIND WANDERING. Undirected, random positive thoughts.
6. ¨¨¨¨¨ I was lost in FANTASY and DAYDREAMING.
7. ¨¨¨¨¨ I had periods of sustained, continuous FOCUS. ABSORPTION.
8. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt CENTERED, GROUNDED.
9. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt QUIET. Still, few thoughts. Little mind wandering.
10. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt UNBOTHERED. Accepting. When I had a negative thought or feeling, I didn’t get caught. Up in it. No judging,
clinging, pushing away, figuring things out.
11. ¨¨¨¨¨ Things felt EASY, EFFORTLESS. Effortless to let go, put thoughts aside, sustain focus.
12. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt like an OBSERVER standing aside and watching what happens.
13. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt CLEAR, AWAKE, AWARE. I saw things as they really are.
14. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt INTERESTED, CURIOUS, FASCINATED.
15. ¨¨¨¨¨ Things seemed BEAUTIFUL.
16. ¨¨¨¨¨ I had a sense of GOING DEEPER. Things seemed unexpected, new, changing, opening up, being revealed. Felt like I
was in a different place or space.
17. ¨¨¨¨¨ I had a sense of SPACIOUSNESS, EXPANSIVENESS.
18. ¨¨¨¨¨ I had a SENSE OF SOMETHING GREATER than myself (God, a higher power, spirit, energy, love, or consciousness.);
It felt like God is with me.
19. ¨¨¨¨¨ I had a sense of MEANING, PURPOSE, DIRECTION.
20. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt REVERENT, PRAYERFUL.
21. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt AWE / WONDER, a sense of DEEP MYSTERY of things beyond my understanding.
22. ¨¨¨¨¨ I was having a profound personal meaningful “SPIRITUAL” or “MYSTICAL” experience -- sudden awakening or insight.
• I felt an underlying hidden TRUTH.
• I felt AT ONE.
• I was having feelings so profound they COULD NOT BE PUT INTO WORDS.
23. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt HAPPY, OPTIMISTIC, TRUSTING.
24. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt LOVING, CARING, COMPASSION.
25. ¨¨¨¨¨ I felt THANKFUL. Grateful.
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RELAXATION, MEDITATION, AND MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCES QUESTIONNAIRE
Below is a list of experiences sometimes associated with a variety of types of relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness.
(You need not practice an exercise or technique to have one of these experiences.)
How many times (if ever) have you experienced each? Check one box (¨ or *) per item.
¨---------*---------*---------¨---------*---------*---------¨---------*---------*---------¨--------*---------*---------¨
NEVER ONCE A YEAR ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
CHECK THE BOX CLOSEST TO YOUR ANSWER.
1. I felt FAR AWAY and distant from the troubles around me.
(Check the box closest to how often experienced)
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
2. I felt PHYSICALLY RELAXED. Muscles relaxed, loose, limp, warm and heavy. Breathing slow, even,
and easy.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
3. I felt AT EASE, AT PEACE.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
4. I felt REFRESHED.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
5. I felt PLEASANT MIND WANDERING. Undirected, random positive thoughts.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
6. I was lost in FANTASY and DAYDREAMING.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
7. I felt periods of sustained, continuous FOCUS, ABSORPTION.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
8. I felt CENTERED, GROUNDED.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
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9. I felt QUIET. Still, few thoughts. Little mind wandering.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
10. I felt UNBOTHERED. Accepting. When I had a negative thought or feeling, I didn’t get caught up in it.
No judging, clinging, pushing away, figuring things out.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
11. Things felt EASY, EFFORTLESS. Effortless to let go, put thoughts aside, sustain focus.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
12. I felt like an OBSERVER standing aside and watching what happens.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
13. I felt CLEAR, AWAKE, AWARE. I saw things as they really were.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
14. I felt INTERESTED, CURIOUS, FASCINATED.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
15. Things seemed BEAUTIFUL.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
16. I had a sense of GOING DEEPER. Things seemed unexpected, new, changing, opening up, being
revealed. Felt like I was in a different place or space.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
17. I had a sense of SPACIOUSNESS, EXPANSIVENESS.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
18. I had a sense OF SOMETHING GREATER than myself (God, higher power, spirit, energy, love, or
consciousness.)
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
19. I had a sense of MEANING, PURPOSE, DIRECTION.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)22
20. I felt REVERENT, PRAYERFUL.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
21. I felt AWE / WONDER, DEEP MYSTERY of things beyond my understanding.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
22. I had a profound personal meaningful “SPIRITUAL” or “MYSTICAL” experience -- sudden awakening
or insight. (Felt an underlying hidden TRUTH. Feeling AT ONE. Feelings so profound they COULD NOT
BE PUT INTO WORDS.)
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
23. I felt HAPPY, OPTIMISTIC, TRUSTING.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
24. I felt LOVING, CARING, COMPASSION.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)
25. I felt THANKFUL, Grateful.
¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨-------*-------*-------¨------*-------*-------¨
NEVER. ONCE A YEAR. ONCE A MONTH ONCE A WEEK ABOUT EVERY DAY
(Or don’t understand item)23
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RELAXATION, MEDITATION, AND MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCES QUESTIONNAIRE
Below is a list of experiences sometimes associated with a variety of types of relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness.
(You need not practice an exercise or technique to have one of these experiences.)
How many times (if ever) have you experienced each?
Click “NEVER” if you don’t understand an item or it doesn’t apply
CHECK THE ONE BOX CLOSEST TO YOUR ANSWER.
1. I felt FAR AWAY and distant from the troubles around me. (Check the box closest to how often
experienced)
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
2. I felt PHYSICALLY RELAXED. Muscles relaxed, loose, limp, warm and heavy. Breathing slow, even,
and easy.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
3. I felt AT EASE, AT PEACE.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
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4. I felt REFRESHED.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
5. I felt PLEASANT MIND WANDERING. Undirected, random positive thoughts.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
6. I was lost in FANTASY and DAYDREAMING.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
7. I felt periods of sustained, continuous FOCUS, ABSORPTION.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
8. I felt CENTERED, GROUNDED.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY25
9. I felt QUIET. Still, few thoughts. Little mind wandering.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
10. I felt UNBOTHERED. Accepting. When I had a negative thought or feeling, I didn’t get caught up in it.
No judging, clinging, pushing away, figuring things out.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
11. Things felt EASY, EFFORTLESS. Effortless to let go, put thoughts aside, sustain focus.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
12. I felt like an OBSERVER standing aside and watching what happens.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY26
13. I felt CLEAR, AWAKE, AWARE. I saw things as they really were.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
14. I felt INTERESTED, CURIOUS, FASCINATED.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
15. Things seemed BEAUTIFUL.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
16. I had a sense of GOING DEEPER. Things seemed unexpected, new, changing, opening up, being
revealed. Felt like I was in a different place or space.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY27
17. I had a sense of SPACIOUSNESS, EXPANSIVENESS.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
18. I had a SENSE OF SOMETHING GREATER than myself (God, higher power, spirit, energy, love, or
consciousness.)
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
19. I had a sense of MEANING, PURPOSE, DIRECTION.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
20. I felt REVERENT, PRAYERFUL.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY28
21. I felt AWE / WONDER, DEEP MYSTERY of things beyond my understanding.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
22. I had a profound personal meaningful “SPIRITUAL” or “MYSTICAL” experience -- sudden awakening
or insight. (Felt an underlying hidden TRUTH. Feeling AT ONE. Feelings so profound they COULD NOT
BE PUT INTO WORDS.)
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
23. I felt HAPPY, OPTIMISTIC, TRUSTING.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILY
24. I felt LOVING, CARING, COMPASSION.
¨ NEVER. (or don’t understand item)
¨ ONCE / TWICE IN MY LIFE
¨ ONCE A MONTH
¨ ONCE A WEEK
¨ 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK
¨ ONCE A DAY.
¨ SEVERAL TIMES DAILYYou can also read
