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28th September 2009
(Ninth in a Series)
In his book, Mindfulness with Breathing, Buddhadasa Bhikku, a rather famous Buddhist monk—at least in Theravada circles—had these very wise words to say about food: “We should eat food that is food. Do not eat food that is ‘... Read >
Author: Ulf Wolf24th September 2009
Basic mindfulness exercises put you in a state of awareness where distractions are let go, and your mind power is able to function more effectively. They help you think more clearly and concentrate better. They are also easy exercises to do.
More Mind ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
There is a relatively new phenomenon in North America called ‘voluntary simplicity.’ The term ‘voluntary simplicity’ is used to describe a process whereby people opt out of the harried life of modern day living, and chose to live a life of frugal... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Willie Horton
Whether it is on the field of professional sport or in the Buddhist temple, you will find exponents of the art of mindfulness. Mindfulness - the exact opposite of mindlessness - is the only key you need to unlock a lif... Read >
Author: Willie Horton18th August 2009
My favorite codependency treatment self help tools involve biofeedback, brain fitness, sound and light, education, and reading.
Codependency is based on memories. No child is born codependent, so we learn it.
Memories are powerful, especially if you... Read >
Author: Michael S. Logan, MS03rd August 2009
Learning meditation has become extremely acceptable and desirable now. Meditation is an essential aspect of personal empowerment and may be the most valuable and rewarding education you could possibly receive in relation to enhancing the quality of your ... Read >
Author: Sal Pou16th July 2009
Depression survival guide gives you tips on how to relieve the situation and cheer up. Sensible breathing can help to reduce stress and anxiety. When you focus on your breathing, you keep your mindfulness on the current instance. This is normally an integ... Read >
Author: Mercy15th May 2009
If we look honestly at most of our lives, it is easy to see how truly difficult it is to stop ingrained behaviors and responses. It is so natural to be at the mercy of automatic, repetitive, responses. Most of our lives are lived racing from one activity... Read >
01st May 2009
Most of the dancers I hear from are recreational dancers or adult dancers or adult beginners who are just getting started. The professional students have most of their problems solved by their environment. For the non-professionals, dance is also a soul ... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton17th April 2009
The prolific author and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in “Peace is Every Step” wrote about bells of mindfulness. In some cases these “bells” were actually bells, but at other times they might be a stoplight, a childs laugh, an alarm clock…you nam... Read >
Author: J Spence15th April 2009
Making time for ourselves is often one of the biggest hurdles we face. Notice that I don't say 'Finding Time." That implies it's lost and it's not. It's there, right in your hand, ready to be used. The problem is your Time Thieves pluck it away.
What's... Read >
Author: Aprille Janes05th March 2009
Why is the Buddha smiling? Because it's finally happened: meditation
is mainstream.
Of course, the true "Buddha mind" finds reason to smile from within
and is said to be unfazed by such spacetime frivolities as cultural
trends, but surely the "enli... Read >
Author: Tom Ball18th February 2009
Make no mistake, the stressors of everyday life are overwhelming for everyone. Because we need to relieve these stressors to be everything we can be, it is important to turn to resources to help us achieve what we cannot do alone. Conventional medicine is... Read >
Author: Marti Self17th February 2009
Why is the Buddha smiling? Because it's finally happened: meditation is mainstream.
Of course, the true "Buddha mind" finds reason to smile from within and is said to be unfazed by such spacetime frivolities as cultural trends, but surely... Read >
Author: Tom Ball08th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
As responsible adults, we are encouraged to create both a Will and a Living Will. Wouldn't it be great to also create a document that declares how we want to live! It could be called a "Living Willfully Declaration." Th... Read >
Author: Karin Marcus11th December 2008
Yoga is originated in India, meaning "union" occurring between the mind, body and spirit.
Yoga emphasizes to develop insight, awareness and understanding. To do this, we must practice Shani-- the slowing down between impulse and reaction, which natural... Read >
Author: yangguang0103rd December 2008
Fall is well underway here in Michigan, and the beautiful fall colors can be seen for miles around. It is such a wonderful sight to see children, young and old, out and about enjoying the wonderful scenery. My young son has become increasingly aware of ... Read >
Author: Horizons02nd December 2008
Fall is well underway here in Michigan, and the beautiful fall colors can be seen for miles around. It is such a wonderful sight to see children, young and old, out and about enjoying the wonderful scenery. My young son has become increasingly aware of ... Read >
Author: Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed.05th November 2008
School has been in session for over a month now, and students are busily working on their studies. Teachers have dug into the content of their curriculum for the year, and everyone has had time to adjust to the new routine. As a former teacher, curricul... Read >
Author: Horizons30th October 2008
School has been in session for over a month now, and students are busily working on their studies. Teachers have dug into the content of their curriculum for the year, and everyone has had time to adjust to the new routine. As a former teacher, curricul... Read >
Author: Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed.20th October 2008
Without question one of the more successful treatment models has been the 12 step program, which originated with Alcoholics anonymous. In the past several years the program has suffered a great deal of scrutiny in regards to its religious formatting, and ... Read >
Author: Vcoach11th September 2008
Does Religion have a role in addiction recovery, or is it detrimental to overcoming addiction?
Without question one of the more successful treatment models has been the 12 step program, which originated with Alcoholics anonymous. In the past several ye... Read >
Author: Vcoach08th September 2008
Many people hear talk about those who meditate on a regular basis, but for the most part, they are somewhat in the dark about exactly what it can do for a person and what the real benefits are. When people think about the term meditation, they conjure up ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON02nd September 2008
Do we put too much effort into getting the Law of Attraction to work? Here’s something that transforms it from a struggle into a stream.
Let’s think about what we know.
Law of Attraction is the formula we use to instruct the quantum field about... Read >
Author: Joyce Shafer21st August 2008
In the Chonyid one has to exercise Vairagya and Viveka, or detachment and discrimination--detachment as to what is seen, and discrimination as to what is real and unreal in the unfolding panorama. One has to overcome one's attraction to the images of beau... Read >
Author: Leonard Lee20th August 2008
What is Gratitude?
I think the idea is for the most part misunderstood. Seen as a humiliation often, but if you think about it there is nothing more ennobling. When you are in the experience of gratitude, you are in peace. You are in the present. W... Read >
Author: Dragon Intuitive25th July 2008
You may have heard the term "Mindfulness" and have a rough idea of what it's about but in this article, you'll get a very clear understanding of what it is and why it's important to you.
Mindfulness is that gap where you, the awareness, are aware of wh... Read >
Author: Angelo Campione18th June 2008
You may have heard the expression, or even had the experience, but what is brain fog? It is that state of mind when you can't quite focus or think clearly. As for how to cure it, that depends on the cause. There are two basic kinds of causes.
Physical ... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman02nd April 2008
Whether it's a style of lamp or soap, you can buy all kinds of Zen products. But what does it really mean and why is it resonating with so many people? Zen stems from Zen Buddhism and the idea of being fully present in the moment. Closely tied to medita... Read >
Author: Doug Jones25th March 2008
All of us can fall into a habit of inattention due to the routines of a
typical day, going into the bathroom to brush the teeth and wash-up, get
dressed, eat a quick breakfast, get into the car and go to work. Most of us
are engaged with the same routi... Read >
Author: Conrad Raw20th March 2008
All of us can fall into a habit of inattention due to the routines of a
typical day, going into the bathroom to brush the teeth and wash-up, get
dressed, eat a quick breakfast, get into the car and go to work. Most of us
are engaged with the same routi... Read >
Author: Conrad Raw22nd February 2008
There are many mobile manufacturing companies all around the world. These companies are continuously trying to provide great mobile pieces to fulfil almost every need of the mobile users. In this growing crowd of mobile manufacturing companies, one name h... Read >
Author: adam caitlin25th January 2008
Tai Chi is known as a soft martial arts technique that emphasizes health, longevity and proper form above self-defense. Tai Chi originated in China but in recent years it has become popular around the world, particularly among older people looking for an ... Read >
Author: Conrad Raw19th October 2007
Ask and it is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, is a book about the teachings of Abraham. We love this book in particular, and in general just love any information that allows us to live a happier, more fulfilling life. ... Read >
Author: Beth Banning & Neill Gibson26th July 2007
The extensive network of hostels available in the UK provides the essential infrastructure for backpackers who want to plan and execute their trip. While a large number of privately operated establishments are available throughout the nation, it’s the Y... Read >
Author: Andy Burrows16th June 2007
Deputy Managing Director of Mazda Sales (Thailand) Company Bruno Charvet said yesterday that an economic arena that forces consumers to spend and consume with greater awareness is in trouble due to the declining domestic automobile sales.
He assured ... Read >
Author: Kraig27th March 2007
One of the more powerful approaches to organizational change that has been pioneered by people like social psychologist Edie Seashore is ‘Self as Instrument’. My interpretation of the Self as Instrument concept is that the most important vehicle ea... Read >
Author: Gwen McCauley22nd July 2006
This relationship advice is brought to you by http://www.sex-and-relationships.com -- the all-round information source for sex and relationships.
If you are a guy:
Be polite! As they always say, politeness doesn't cost anything. Any lover likes to b... Read >
Author: Jo Phillips07th May 2006
Basic mindfulness exercises put you in a state of awareness where distractions are let go, and your mind power is able to function more effectively. They help you think more clearly and concentrate better. They are also easy exercises to do.
More Mind ... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman28th March 2006
I often meet people who say things like, "I've been working with mindfulness for over twenty years."
My response is always this: "Oh, you poor thing! Have you tried *playing* with mindfulness? It's very effective, and much more fun!"
They tend to ... Read >
Author: Maya Talisman Frost08th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Indigo Coaching
The words "I am" are very powerful and creative words. It is how we use these words in our thoughts and our speech that is the creative element in shaping our lives. What I know is that our thoughts are the source of what... Read >
17th August 2005
Relax Into Health
Copyright 2005 Wayne McDonald
I'd like to share a little secret about relaxation
techniques for athletes (or health-minded people that
workout) and anyone that wants to feel more focused, calm,
healthy and peaceful.
But... Read >
Author: Wayne McDonald
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