In the West we often act as if people who have died have no ongoing connection with us but they remain with us in our heats and minds and continue to influence us throughout our entire lives. Obon is an…
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Mindfully Embracing Challenge
Avoid challenge and have a boring life without growth. Recklessly push your self into overwhelm and you get injured and regress. Lean into the edge of challenge and you feel the exhilaration of growth and empowerment. As we mindfully embrace…
Grandma’s Experiences Leave Epigenetic Mark on Your Genes | DiscoverMagazine.com
Grandma’s Experiences Leave Epigenetic Mark on Your Genes | DiscoverMagazine.com. Amazing article about how events in grandma’s life can effect the genes you get from her!
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Humility versus Expediency
Both humility and expediency show up as flexibility. So what is the difference? Humility involves a commitment to our values. An open hearted awareness certainly helps us to heal and to grow. Our values give this growth some sort of…
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“This is not McMindfulness by any stretch of the imagination” – The Psychologist
“This is not McMindfulness by any stretch of the imagination” – The Psychologist. An interesting interview with JonKabat Zinn discussing the place of mindfulness in relation to psychology and Buddhism.
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Mindfulness meditation beats sleep hygiene for older adults
Older adults who suffer from moderate insomnia may benefit from mindfulness meditation, a clinical trial shows. The research indicates this form of meditation is a better bet for a good night’s sleep than the more conventional strategy of focusing on…
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Heaven and Hell
An old monk was sitting in deep meditation by the side of the road with his eyes half closed, his legs crossed and his hands folded in his lap. Suddenly his meditation was interrupted by the gruff and strident voice…
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Self compassion, Mindfulness and Healthy Attachment
Attachment patterns established between parents and children serve those children well through life. It allows them to form healthy adult friendships and intimate relationships. I also allows them to embrace the opportunities that life presents to them. When attachment is healthy,…
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An empathic young mum getting special support from her own mum
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/-2qqby.html In this article the author is considering the position of Prince William with his new baby but without his mother. She was in a similar situation and found a very creative solution. These are the sorts of solutions that…
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Mindfulness and That damned Fly!
Here is a great you tube video that demonstrates what happens when we fight with irritating experiences. It also how when we get exhausted with the fight and give up while remaining aware that ……… Well you’ll see!
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