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Learning to observe
I'm towards the end of a year-long postgrad certificate in the neuroscience of leadership. My biggest discovery has been mindfulness - ironic since I've
You had to be there
Ever recounted an amusing anecdote, only for the listeners not to find it so, then you say 'Well I guess you had to be there!' so the illustration (map)
Can Mindfulness Really Rewire the Brain?
Did you know that mindfulness practice is showing a reduction in the fear center of the brain (amygdala) and an increase in the rational brain (prefrontal cortex), so as you practice you literally rewire a steadier mind?
Enlightened In Our Delusion Yet Deluded In Our Enlightenment
Seeking means that we don’t have it, it’s over there, up there, out there, in the future - anywhere in fact but HERE NOW.
The same applies to the many of us who would not view ourselves as on a spiritual quest but are nevertheless seeking self-improvement and self-development.
There is nothing of truth that we can find anywhere but NOW right here in this present moment.
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Here's How We All Get Stuck In The Mud
The knowing doing gap - whilst it is true that we can be taught, generally we won't change, because we can’t change...
Any attempt at managing personal change starts with a clear understanding of our unconscious or hidden commitments...
The Root Cause Of All Of Our Internal Conflict And Immunity To Change
Lack of "brain balance" is the root cause of all of our personal internal conflict and inner resistance or immunity to change.
The truly integrated perspective on managing personal change (and indeed absolutely everything) is achieved by any and all means that strengthens the left-brain/right-brain connection.
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Self Improvement Articles - Supporting Zen Tools For Tough Times
Self Improvement Articles - How To Change Your Life
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My Personal Experience Of Mindfulness In Situations Of Imposed Change
There is a story about a king who sought wisdom. He searched all over his kingdom for wisdom and did not find it.
Eventually he heard of a man living in a remote part of the kingdom who had a reputation for great wisdom...
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Suffering And Struggle - Not By Accident But By Design.
Suffering and struggle are inbuilt into the way the universe runs - not by accident but by design
Focus on the intention behind your suffering and struggle to find that its true purpose is constructive and transformative
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Relax and Trust In Your Higher Self
Just say out loud with heartfelt and committed intention: "Please help me?"
Now, just ask this simple question just ask it NOW with heartfelt and committed intention: "What should I do now?"
Just Focus On The Present Moment ...
Just focus on the present moment and focus 100% on what presents itself as requiring your attention now, in the present moment.
Let go, you are allowing a far greater intelligence than your own limited thinking conscious mind to take care of things.
You can't THINK your way out of this one!
Stop thinking - you can't THINK your way out of this one - just focus all of your attention on your breathing.
Focus 100% on NOW, this present moment, right now.
In this present moment accept what is happening and how you feel about it NOW: "I accept this situation... I accept that I am feeling...."
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New Release - World's Largest Meditation Bibliography
IONS has just released the largest, most comprehensive, and up-to-date meditation bibliography in the world. With growing scientific evidence of meditation's benefits for a wide range of health issues, this valuable online resource could not have come at a better time.
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Inspirational People - It's Not Just About The Money
Inspirational People - It's Not Just About The Money
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Self Improvement Resources - Separating The Wheat From The Chaff
Self Improvement Resources - Separating The Wheat From The Chaff
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Self Talk - How We Change The Way We Think
Self Talk - How We Change The Way We Think
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You are Exactly Where You Need to Be
We expend some much of time an energy trying to be anywhere but here...NOW.
This is especially true when we are facing fear, pain, stress and hassle.
However, as Elisha Goldstein writes: "You are exactly where you need to be"
"Zen Thoughts"
Just launched: "Zen Thoughts":
A series of emails - offering brief messages of insight and encouragement - based on the Zen Tools themes - approximately every 3 days.
This is a free service!
Andrew Newberg - Neurotheology - Why It Matters
Andrew Newberg - Neurotheology - understanding the neurology of how to think and how to not think - and why it matters
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How To Practise Mindfulness
How To Practise Mindfulness - The Story Of The Leper And The Dirty River - The Basis of All Mindfulness Meditation Training
Zen Enlightenment
Zen Enlightenment - We Are Enlightened In Our Delusion Yet Deluded In Our Enlightenment
Practising Mindfulness - How To Practise Mindfulness In Daily Life
Practising Mindfulness - How To Practise Mindfulness In Daily Life
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Mindfulness Meditation Technique - Practising Mindfulness
Mindfulness Meditation Technique - Practising Mindfulness - Getting The Hang Of The Basics
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Mindfulness Meditation - What is Mindfulness Meditation?
Mindfulness Meditation - What is Mindfulness Meditation?
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