Zen Tools - Change Your Life

How To Change Your Life

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:44:16 -0400

How To Change Your Life

Stephen Warrilow - Personal Profile

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:26:45 -0400

Stephen Warrilow - Personal Profile

Learning to observe

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:58:45 -0500

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

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:51:16 -0500

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)

Site Map - Zen Tools For Tough Times

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:38:39 -0400

Site Map - Zen Tools For Tough Times

Can Mindfulness Really Rewire the Brain?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:09:38 -0400

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

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:18:49 -0400

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.

Here's How We All Get Stuck In The Mud

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:33:54 -0400

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

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:47:06 -0400

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.

Self Improvement Articles - Supporting Zen Tools For Tough Times

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:02:39 -0400

Self Improvement Articles - How To Change Your Life

My Personal Experience Of Mindfulness In Situations Of Imposed Change

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:54:36 -0400

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...

Suffering And Struggle - Not By Accident But By Design.

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:53:43 -0400

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

Relax and Trust In Your Higher Self

Sun, 9 Oct 2011 09:29:03 -0400

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 ...

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 16:14:05 -0400

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!

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 09:04:52 -0400

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...."

New Release - World's Largest Meditation Bibliography

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 07:34:59 -0400

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.

Inspirational People - It's Not Just About The Money

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:44:28 -0400

Inspirational People - It's Not Just About The Money

Self Improvement Resources - Separating The Wheat From The Chaff

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 09:30:49 -0400

Self Improvement Resources - Separating The Wheat From The Chaff

Zen Habits

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:52:49 -0400

Zen Habits

Self Talk - How We Change The Way We Think

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:51:57 -0400

Self Talk - How We Change The Way We Think

Relaxation And Meditation Music

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:51:34 -0400

Relaxation And Meditation Music

NLP - How To Change The Way You Think

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:51:12 -0400

NLP - How To Change The Way You Think

Meditation Programme

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:50:49 -0400

Meditation Programme

Higher Awareness

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:50:26 -0400

Higher Awareness

Guy Finley - Life of Learning Foundation

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:49:59 -0400

Guy Finley - Life of Learning Foundation

Stress Management Techniques

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 08:26:38 -0400

Stress Management Techniques

You are Exactly Where You Need to Be

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:38:16 -0400

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"

Tools Of The Mind

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:36:27 -0400

Tools Of The Mind

The Power Of Positive Thinking

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:32:56 -0400

The Power Of Positive Thinking

Self Motivation Tips

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:29:14 -0400

Self Motivation Tips - How To Motivate Yourself In Tough Times

Self Improvement And Motivation

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:27:22 -0400

Self Improvement And Motivation

Powers Of The Mind

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:23:09 -0400

Powers Of The Mind

Managing Personal Change

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:21:02 -0400

Managing Personal Change

How To Change Your Life

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:15:21 -0400

How To Change Your Life

Can I Change My Mind?

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:09:44 -0400

Can I Change My Mind?

Body n Mind

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:56:16 -0400

Body n Mind - Look at your emotions - your body's reaction to your mind.

Big Mind Teachings

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:36:40 -0400

Some excellent videos of talks by Genpo Roshi explaining Big Mind zen concepts

"Zen Thoughts"

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:29:57 -0400

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!

Eckhart Tolle - Present Moment Awareness

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:24:03 -0400

Eckhart Tolle - The Practise of Mindfulness

Andrew Newberg - Neurotheology - Why It Matters

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:03:17 -0400

Andrew Newberg - Neurotheology - understanding the neurology of how to think and how to not think - and why it matters

Mindfulness Exercises

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:59:05 -0400

Mindfulness Exercises

How To Practise Mindfulness

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:52:41 -0400

How To Practise Mindfulness - The Story Of The Leper And The Dirty River - The Basis of All Mindfulness Meditation Training

Zen Enlightenment

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:07:27 -0400

Zen Enlightenment - We Are Enlightened In Our Delusion Yet Deluded In Our Enlightenment

Practising Mindfulness - How To Practise Mindfulness In Daily Life

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:05:04 -0400

Practising Mindfulness - How To Practise Mindfulness In Daily Life

Mindfulness Meditation Technique - Practising Mindfulness

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:02:34 -0400

Mindfulness Meditation Technique - Practising Mindfulness - Getting The Hang Of The Basics

Guided Mindfulness Meditation

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:59:14 -0400

Guided Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation - What is Mindfulness Meditation?

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:55:52 -0400

Mindfulness Meditation - What is Mindfulness Meditation?

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:52:15 -0400

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:51:08 -0400

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Mindful Listening

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:43:09 -0400

Mindful Listening