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Meditate Now!
2009-08-27 19:55:00 According to researchers, meditation can increase your brain matter, enhance your ability to empathize, and reduce sensitivity to pain. Using MRI scans, researchers at UCLA examined the brains of long term meditates and noticed that areas of the brain for regulating emotions were larger than non meditates. In another study, researchers found that people who meditate on compassion and kindness actually alter their ... No related posts. More About: Life
Living in the present: to the extreme
2009-06-11 22:55:00 Since I started reading Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now”, I am trying to become fully present in my daily activities. According to Tolle, by living in the present moment we can overcome the cause of many of our sufferings and eventually find inner peace… Let’s face it, I eat way too fast and wolf down my dinner before everyone else. I am often ... Related posts:Living in the momentSpiritual Longing and the Path of Forgiveness by Mashubi RochellLearning To Love Yourself by Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem More About: Life , Extreme , Present
Paying Attention by Dogo Barry Graham
2009-04-29 15:24:00 Some people will do anything to escape the reality of their lives. With some, it’s drugs. With others, it’s identity, whether they identify with a belief or an activity or a relationship. I see the latter a lot – frightened egos trying to turn a relationship into a fortress. Look at the person you love most, ... Related posts:Let It Rain by Dogo Barry Graham Spiritual Longing and the Path of Forgiveness by Mashubi RochellInner peace is closer than you think More About: Life , Attention
Let It Rain by Dogo Barry Graham
2009-02-03 14:08:00 Thinking about an email I received from a friend. After telling me the problems that some people close to us are having, my friend said, “Life is bumpy, isn’t it?” I replied that there is no reason that life shouldn’t be bumpy. Our suffering is not caused by the fact that life is hard, but by ... Related posts:Paying Attention by Dogo Barry Graham The Key to Genuine Happiness by Jim DeSantisWe don’t know where we come from More About: Rain
Safety in my Snuggie?
2009-01-27 15:26:00 If you watch any TV you’ve probably seen the ubiquitous commercials for the Snuggie?- A blanket with sleeves. In the infomercial you see attractive camera-ready men, women, and children blissfully smiling in their new found source of happiness. Suddenly, conundrums like “how do I answer the phone under a blanket?” are solved with the Snuggie?. Life is perfect inside ... Related posts:Impermanence of our livesLiving in the momentLet It Rain by Dogo Barry Graham More About: Safety
Awakening the Dreamer
2008-12-05 21:31:00 A man trampled to death by a frenzied herd of WalMart shoppers!! We have become MEGA Consumers attacking each other to get the latest flat screen TV. The consumer mentality that pervades our entire culture is out of control. The Joneses can’t keep up with Joneses anymore. When will we get off the BUY NOW treadmill? Does anything we ... No related posts. More About: Life
Relaxation and Meditation made easy
2008-12-02 00:21:00 OK, I’ve had enough of the dire news on the TV, Radio, and Internet lately. The finger pointing and gloomy outlook just create more anxiety and fear. I try to avoid watching TV, reading the paper and listening to the radio . Even better, I often use meditation CD’s or my mind machine (see earlier posts) to ... Related posts:Meditation and Relaxation music reviewsMind machine review-To entrain or entertain?Musical Instruments for relaxation and healing More About: Made , Self help , Easy
The Time Is Now
2008-10-21 19:05:00 Last weekend I escaped to the Tennessee Mountains with a group of friends. We arrived four hours later, and I was surprised to see a beautiful two story pine cabin. The cabin, which was more like a luxury home, had large glass windows and a wooden spiral staircase with woven twigs for railing. Firmly planted on ... Related posts:Aloha UR NextClose Call More About: Life , Time
Break on through to the other side.
2008-10-21 15:38:00 Well, I committed myself to a two month journey of self discovery and transformation called the Break through Performance Workshop. The workshop is taught by a husband and wife team from California now residing in Charlotte, NC. The basis of the workshop is to use your voice to help overcome limitations and fears I originally attended their ... Related posts:Breakthrough Performance Workshop ExperienceRichard Hite Gong PerformanceMantra Yoga More About: Life , Spirituality , Side
James Ray Harmonic Wealth Experience
2008-07-07 18:41:00 I recently attended a free Harmonic Wealth © conference in Charlotte, NC hosted by James Ray of “The Secret” fame. I arrived a little early to avoid the lines and crowds. When I arrived I was inundated by loud, annoying music and a toasty conference room full of chattering people. I did not know what to expect and was ... Related posts:Abraham Hicks Study Group Experience Quantum Touch ExperienceBreakthrough Performance Workshop Experience More About: Life
Why Christians Practice Buddhism by E. Raymond Rock
2008-06-18 20:44:00 Thomas Merton, famous Catholic monk belonging to the cloistered Trappist tradition (Order of Cistercians of the strict observance), once said that he wanted, “to become as good a Buddhist as I can.” Before he converted to Catholicism at age twenty-three, he read about Christian mysticism. He read works such as Augustine’s “Confessions” and Thomas a Kempis’ ... No related posts. More About: Life , Rock , Practice , Christians , Buddhism
Kiko the cat and mindfulness
2008-06-13 23:00:00 My cat died today. His name was Kiko. As I was leaving for work, I noticed Kiko was sleeping on the driveway blocking my exit. I stopped the car and walked over to him yelling “kiko”. I knew something was wrong when he did not respond and as I inched closer I could see he had died. Four hours earlier, Kiko ... Related posts:We don’t know where we come from More About: Life , Mindfulness
Our connections to others and the universe-Jill Bolte Taylor
2008-06-06 21:22:00 I recently saw this video on TED and wanted to share it with anyone who has not already seen it. Jill Bolte Taylor , a neuroscientist, suffers a stroke and has a transcendent experience that causes her to reevaluate her awareness and connections of the world and universe.I think many meditators try to achieve the “awareness” that she experienced ... More About: Life , Universe , The Universe
The Key to Genuine Happiness
2008-06-04 19:22:00 There are many people who are facing the same circumstances as you but they live fascinating and wonderful lives. How did their lives become so adorably sweet? How do they manage to laugh and play despite their circumstances? The key to maintaining a happy attitude, no matter the circumstances, is simple. You’ve heard it said - ... More About: Life , Happiness , Genuine
Who are we really?
2008-05-18 23:50:00 My partner was recently outed at work by one of his co-workers. He was upset but outwardly appeared calm. For years, I had been telling him that he needed to confide in someone to help break free of the mental chains that have imprisoned him. He was living a life of loneliness and fear at work. Even though he ... Related posts:Malamutation More About: Life
Connections
2008-04-04 16:36:00 Many times we meet strangers along the way who cause us to pause, to remember who we are, why we are here, and think about where we are going. Last month, I met a soldier… I was coming back from speaking at the NSA’s National Convention in San Diego in July and had a stop over in ... More About: Life , Connections
Sunshine buddy tell me your secret
2008-03-13 00:42:00 I was at Urban Outfitters the other day and saw this cute solar powered plastic toy called a Sunshine Buddy or Nohohon Zoku in Japanese. I was immediately drawn to it’s peaceful smiling face, over-sized head, and the small smiling baby clinging to it. When exposed to light the sunshine buddy slowly bobs it’s head affirming it’s peaceful, ... More About: Life , Secret
12 Tips for Overcoming Anger and Gaining Peace
2008-02-21 17:26:00 Anger appears when one is confronted with frustration, unhappiness or hurt feelings, or when plans don’t turn out as desired. It also shows up when coming against opposition or criticism. Anger never helps anyone. It wastes your energy, and can hurt your health, spoil your relationships, and cause you to miss opportunities. Getting angry is ... More About: Peace , Life , Tips , Anger , Gaining
Ten Relaxation Techniques by Steve Gillman
2008-02-04 22:51:00 A few good relaxation techniques can save your life, because stress is more than just unpleasant. It’s also dangerous to your health. Disciplined practices such as meditation can help relieve that stress, but what if you don’t have the time or motivation? Maybe you need to try a few of these simple ways to relax. 1. ... More About: Life , Steve , Relaxation
Your Life is a Reflection of Your Thoughts by Beth and Lee McCain
2008-02-04 15:24:00 Did you know that everything in your life is a reflection of your thoughts? This particular phrase is a hard pill to swallow as some can’t grasp the “thought” that their thoughts caused the bank to make an error, or their significant other to break up with them. But it’s true and is nothing to ... More About: Life , Thoughts , Reflection , Beth
Fearlessly Into The Unknown by Deon Du Plessis
2008-01-29 16:27:00 We all tend to have comfort zones. Comfort zones are all those situations and environments with which you feel comfortable with, mainly because it is known to you you’ve had conscious contact with it before and because of that you have a sense of certainty about what to expect and how to handle it. Anything outside ... More About: Life , Unknown
Spiritual Longing and the Path of Forgiveness by Mashubi Rochell
2008-01-28 15:15:00 God’s heart exists within your own heart, and as you travel along the pathways of spiritual life, your own divine nature begins to emerge and awaken. As your spiritual essence becomes more manifest, your heart begins to awaken and to seek the way Home. A heart that longs for love, and that longs to find the ... More About: Life , Spiritual , Longing , Forgiveness , Path
Impermanence of our lives
2008-01-23 19:09:00 Heath Ledger’s sudden and tragic death really brought home the impermanence and fragile nature of our lives. As the years go by, we tend to forget about our inevitable death and continue living as though we are immortal. I hate to break the news to you, but our lives can end at any moment and we really have ... More About: Life , Heath Ledger , Death , Lives
Learning To Love Yourself by Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem
2008-01-23 18:55:00 Stand in front of a mirror and what do you see? Where does your gaze go? What inner dialogue or head talk do you hear? The inner voice is guiding and directing your actions and beliefs whether or not you are listening. As you look in the mirror do you focus on the piece of hair that ... More About: Life , Love , Learning , Marilyn
Recognizing Inner Guidance by Suzi Elton
2008-01-23 18:36:00 One question that puzzles many on the spiritual path is, “How can I be sure that this inner voice I hear is guidance and not just something I?m making up?” Here?s an exercise to play with that can give you greater certainty. When you have the question, put your focus on analyzing where in your ... More About: Life
Mind machine review-To entrain or entertain?
2008-01-21 15:53:00 I recently decided to purchase two mind machine AVS (Audio Visual Stimulation) devices which are basically light and sound generators that alter your brainwave states through entrainment. Why do this? Altering your brainwave state can help decrease anxiety, pain, depression and even help with ADD and memory tasks. In a nutshell, our brain operates at different frequencies throughout the day depending on what ... More About: Health , Gadgets , Machine , Review , Mind
Mind machine Reviews-To entrain or entertain?
2008-01-21 15:53:00 I recently decided to purchase two mind machine AVE (Audio Visual Entrainment) devices which are basically light and sound generators that alter your brainwave states through entrainment. Why do this? Altering you brainwave state can help decrease anxiety, pain, depression and even help with ADD and memory tasks. In a nutshell, our brain operates at different frequencies throughout the day depending on what ... More About: Health , Reviews , Gadgets , Machine , Mind
Chiropractors Atlas adjustment and natural blood pressure control.
2007-11-09 20:19:00 To all those with high blood pressure you might be interested in a study performed by the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Rush University Hypertension Center in Chicago. In this study they had a chiropractor perform what is know as an Atlas adjustment to the first cervical vertebra and study the effects over 8 weeks. ... More About: Health , Natural , Blood , Control , Blood pressure
Getting out of your head and into your heart
2007-11-09 19:31:00 I tend to be a shy person and often have problems connecting with others and maintaining lasting friendships. Over the last year I have dealt with several physical ailments that have pushed me out of my shell and into the unknown. I began my journey by going to various churches, spiritual events, etc. to help ... More About: Life , Heart , Head
Richard Hite Gong Performance
More articles from this author:2007-10-30 21:55:00 This week I attended a gong performance by Richard Hite at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The church had a nice old world atmosphere with rich dark wood and intricate stained glass which added to the allure of the performance. Richard greeted the group of 15 people with a brief on his background followed by a ... More About: Life , Performance , Gong , Char 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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