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from Good News For A Change
August 17, 2013 4:31 PM
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“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”
―Epicurus Practical Tips for Productive Living
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August 7, 2013 11:13 PM
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Ritual: Experience the Fullness of Life
Experience the Fullness of Life Full, you will find, may denote abundance, completion, perfection, saturation, satisfaction, and more. And so this week, you might pause and explore some of the many ways in which your life is full. - See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/blog/celebrant-institute/ritual-experience-fullness-life#sthash.GJU0zIFf.dpuf
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from Meditative Prayer
August 4, 2013 4:53 PM
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Being still is tremendously difficult in our media-rich, always-on world. Noise crowds into every empty space. Here’s how to reclaim some interior margin.
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July 31, 2013 4:44 PM
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July 31, 2013 4:07 AM
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July 31, 2013 3:32 AM
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We live in a world of ups and downs, but handling the positive aspects tends to come a bit easier than the negative. With the right skill set, however, you can manage negativity when it comes your way.
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July 31, 2013 3:30 AM
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Sitting in total silence, palms facing upward and eyes closed, mouthing the traditional "Ommmmm" sounds, would seem a practice for monks and other ascetic humans. Turns out, various types of mindful meditation (no Tibetan temple needed) can fit perfectly into the lives of a 9-to-5 business man or woman. And plenty of science suggests the benefits can be great. Here are seven enlightening benefits from Mind Games.
There's plenty of brain activity even when people are thinking nothing at all. here's plenty of brain activity even when people are thinking nothing at all. But it's the brain's right side — for most people the less-dominant half — that stays busiest while you're at rest, according to surprising new findings. Researchers found that during periods of wakeful rest, the right hemisphere of the brain chatters more to itself than the left hemisphere does. It also sends more messages to the left hemisphere than vice versa. Surprisingly, this remains true whether the owner of the brain is left- or right-handed.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/10/18/when-youre-at-rest-your-brain-right-side-hums/#ixzz2abLSg7zf
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July 30, 2013 2:49 AM
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By Headspace Running most certainly has its benefits: It's good for our hearts and our heads. Many have turned running into a daily habit. And while there's much to gain from performing the physical activity, there's a lot we're missing out on when we slip into a semi-conscious state when doing the exercise. It’s pretty normal for the mind to wander when you’re running, regardless of whether the thoughts are related to the running itself, or something quite separate. But the only way to ensure that you’re performing to the very best of your ability, is to leave the thinking behind and allow the body and mind to work together with a combined physical and mental focus. So here is a mindfulness exercise from the meditation experts at Headspace to use next time you go for your run. full article
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July 30, 2013 2:45 AM
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What too many of us realize too late in life is that the more impatient we become with the waiting, the less we enjoy where we are and what we have right now.
If you want to enjoy the future, you must relish the present, wherever you are and whatever you are doing. Each moment has it’s purpose and no moment is ever wasted, unless we, ourselves, waste it.
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from Gratitude
July 29, 2013 10:58 AM
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Gratitude is a foundational strength. When you feel gratitude, a lot of other strengths can be built on top. For instance, the ability to love and be loved would be difficult, if not impossible, without gratitude.
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July 29, 2013 1:47 AM
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To calm down when we're flustered or angry, most therapists teach us to use our breathing. Everyone thinks that the secret is in the inhalation. The more I can inhale and fill my lung, the more calm I am, right? Wrong.
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July 29, 2013 1:07 AM
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July 29, 2013 12:57 AM
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This page lists positive coping skills for difficult times. Essentially taking an active role in your healing ('approach coping') is better than taking a passive role or avoiding the problem. Approach/tackle coping means learning about your condition (be it PTSD or other), learning coping skills and seeking social support. Things not to do are going into denial, self blame and partying too hard. Those are called avoidance coping and they keep you from healing more quickly. (Bloks et al., 2004) Other helpful things that researchers recommend are activities such as moderate exercise, information seeking and relaxation. (Broder, 1996)
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July 29, 2013 12:48 AM
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My two selves went walking through the woods of Glad Mountain.
The first Me took my iPhone, complete with the RunKeeper app to track my progress. My stride was purposeful and measured. My goal: to walk the 1.9 mile loop of descents and inclines at a brisk enough pace to strengthen muscles, burn calories, and build bone mass. Later, the other Me took a walk. I took my iPhone, but this time the app was set on Instagram. My stride was easy and relaxed. My goal: to walk the 1.9 mile loop and drink in the beauty of God’s creative genius.
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July 28, 2013 3:07 AM
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Sometimes when we’re exhausted, we gravitate toward activities that drain us even more. Or we think we don’t deserve to take a break, so we ignore our
Decades of clinical research has explored the psychology of human suffering. Yet that suffering, as unpleasant as it is, often has a bright side: compassion.' Human suffering often inspires beautiful acts of compassion by people wishing to help relieve that suffering. What led 26.5 percent of Americans to volunteer in 2012 (according to statistics from the US Department of Labor)? What propels someone to serve food at a homeless shelter, pull over on the highway in the rain to help someone with a broken down vehicle, or feed a stray cat? By Emma Seppala http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/compassionate_mind_healthy_body
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from A Change in Perspective
July 19, 2013 12:08 AM
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“It’s hard on our brains – being connected all the time,” Hillesheim says. “If you never get a break from it, you operate like it’s the norm.”
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July 18, 2013 11:34 PM
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Meditation for beginners is often quite confusing. This article takes the mystery out of meditation for beginners through clear and simple guidelines.
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July 18, 2013 1:45 AM
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This relaxation resource guide was produced at the Trauma Center, with the funding of the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA), under a federal Anti-Terrorism Supplemental Grant (ATSG), to aid Victims of and Responders to the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. It is not intended to supplant professional support.
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July 15, 2013 1:02 AM
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The Neurobiology of Grace Under Pressure 8 habits that stimulate your vagus nerve and keep you calm, cool, and collected. When was the last time that you had to perform gracefully in a high-pressure situation? How did you handle it? Did you choke or did you have grace under pressure? Researchers continue to confirm that daily habits of mindset and behavior can create a positive snowball effect through a feedback loop linked to stimulating your vagus nerve.
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July 14, 2013 1:06 AM
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A Six-Session Training Course for Transforming Your Relationship with Yourself 6.5 CE credits available!
Why does it feel so natural to be compassionate and kind to those we care about—yet so hard to treat ourselves the same way? "Our culture teaches us to use self-criticism for motivation and to build self-esteem by constantly measuring ourselves against everyone else," says Dr. Kristin Neff. "We need to re-learn the essential skill of being genuinely nurturing and supportive toward ourselves." With Self-Compassion Step by Step, this groundbreaking researcher reveals the clinically proven power of self-kindness, with practical training for cultivating an enduring and unshakable sense of your fundamental human worthiness. Self-Compassion: The Mainstay of Happiness and Well-Being Course objectives: Define self-compassion as a practice to increase happiness, optimism, and curiosity in our lives, while decreasing anxiety, depression, and stress. Discuss how self-compassion motivates with love—providing clear vision and nurturance needed to reach our full potential Discuss how to turn toward our emotions withcuriosity, openness, and non-judgement to counter the Default Mode Network.
Define empathy, self-esteem, loving kindness, and equanimity as related to compassion for ourselves, our loved ones, and all beings.
Practice and utilize guided meditations and experiential exercises in mindfulness meditation, loving kindness, interconnectedness, and working with difficult emotions as a way to embrace our lives and cultivate kindness toward ourselves.
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July 14, 2013 12:17 AM
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July 13, 2013 6:53 PM
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Peace, calm and serenity: three components of The Huffington Post's Oasis that make it the tranquil space it is. Attendees have been seen napping, practicing yoga and clearing their heads.
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from Mindfullness Based Therapy
July 13, 2013 6:30 PM
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A new study has found that during the difficult changes of later life -- moving into residential care and losing a certain level of independence -- an acceptance of what can't be changed is a major predictor of life satisfaction. Researchers at Deakin University in Australia found that when it comes to life satisfaction in one's later years, the ability to accept what cannot be changed is equally important to the feeling of being able to exert control over one's life.
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