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Archive for July, 2015
Awakening
Thursday, July 30th, 2015When our confusion or bewilderment appears to be seamlessly entertaining, it may become difficult to let go of something that’s become somewhat comforting and secure.
Bodhi: Self-Control
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015Self-control is our brain’s capacity to resist speaking & acting on impulse. Besides self-awareness, it is one of the most important skills we can learn in life for making wiser & more appropriate decisions. By exercising self-control, we learn how ‘stepping back’ & patience (forbearance) can bring us more positive outcomes. Cultivating this skill, we […]
Awakening
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015Memory conditions us to filter our present moment experiences to ‘see’ with eyes of the past.
Awakening
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015This ‘is-ness’ or ‘such-ness’ are wakeful reminders of what is in this moment. Can we appreciate this ‘is-ness’ or ‘such-ness’?
Mindfulness Matters
Monday, July 27th, 2015Dont turn away… there is an open invitation here & now to awaken from our dream of bewilderment. Mindfulness is a relatively simple concept, but not easy to practice. It’s an ancient Buddhist practice which has profound relevance for our present day lives.This relevance has nothing to do with Buddhism, or with becoming a Buddhist, […]
Awakening
Monday, July 27th, 2015Do we become calmer, quieter, and more reflective when experiencing the ‘green spaces’ of the greater outdoors?