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Archive for September, 2011

Minding the Gap

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Minding the gap might be whenever we find ourselves in moments of waiting- for example, stalled in a checkout line; stopped at a traffic light; or halted by a download to our desktop, etc. These moments in waiting represent “gaps” of time to simply be present. Instead of being impatient and wishing things would go […]

Awakening

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Mindfulness changes how we see ourselves- as Rudyard Kipling poignantly once said, “meet with triumph and disaster, and treat both those two imposters just the same”. Be observant.

Awakening

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Imagining the future- we topple forward with anticipation and often miss the details of our present moment experience. Be observant.

Awakening

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Besides being the “thinking animal”, we are also the “awarenessing animal”. Be observant.

Awakening

Monday, September 12th, 2011

How does fear, worry, and anxiety show up in your life? How do you respond in their presence? Be observant.

Awakening

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Most of the misfortunes we suffer in life are conditions of mind not of direct reality. Be observant.

Remembering 9/11

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Together we remember today on this 10th anniversary of 9/11- to do no harm….

Awakening

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

What does psychological awakening and liberation from suffering mean to you? Be observant.

Awakening

Friday, September 9th, 2011

The concentration we develop through our “mindsight” helps us to clearly examine how our minds work. Be observant.

Awakening

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Within the light of awareness would you like to see how your mental patterns cause you perpetual suffering? Be observant.