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
New Study on Meditative Mindfulness and ADHD
2008-05-24 21:38:00 (This is cross-posted from my private practice site.) Sharpbrains.com, one of the sites in our Technology & Helping Kids blogroll, has an article by Dr. David Rabiner in which he reviews some new research on teaching mindfulness meditation to teens and adults, and how study participants with attentional problems were helped by learning and practicing these ...
By: Kmareka.com
Mindfulness Effective
2008-05-07 21:09:00 Mindfulness is a very simple concept, but a skill that escapes a lot of people. Simply put, when we are mindful we act as an observer of our minds, our thoughts and feelings, without judging, or holding onto anything. The object is to be completely present in the moment, mostly focused on our senses, our eyes, ears, nose, and skin. Having complete faith in ourselves, we simply accept whatever comes, assuming we have all we need to cope with anything as best we can. Worry and regret becomes a major distraction from being mindful in that it distracts from our attention to what is happening now. Jon Kabat-Zinn's stuff in the right sidebar provides great training material. Mindfulness has wide application in treatment of anxiety, depression, mood regulation as well as crisis stabilization. Now it has been found helpful in managing pain. HealthSkills Weblog €˜Mindfulness meditation has a quieting effect on me. It gives me a peaceful feeling while doing it and I am able to reduce my...
By: Dare To Dream
Mindfulness: Becoming aware of our thoughts
2008-04-03 03:58:00 Whatever we do in life, our mind is commenting. Whoever we meet, our mind passes judgement. There is an incessant stream of thoughts that is forever swirling in our heads, and they set the tone for whatever we do. There is nothing wrong with having these thoughts, but we must be aware of their existence. Otherwise, we become caught up in them, and they take control. Suppose we are lying in bed in an empty house. The thought occurs that an intruder may enter, or is perhaps already inside. We wonder if the neighbours would hear our screams for help, but decide they are too far away. Before we know it, we are completely petrified and unable to sleep. This is an example of unattended thoughts having dramatic and irrational influences on our emotional state. A similar mechanism can cause unjustified anger, irritation, or depression. The discursive mind is wonderful at bringing in data and bombarding us with suggestions. Access to this information is useful only if our intellect can discr...
Mindfulness Stress Reduction - Video from GoogleTechTalks
2008-02-23 17:06:00 Being in the "stress & coping" mindset due to class yesterday I found us a video discussing a medical revolution, in which emotions and the mind are considered to play a significant role in the body's response to experiencing and dealing with stress. It is a long video but interesting nonetheless.
Mindfulness: Meditation vs. Skill Set
2008-02-07 07:11:00 by Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT Click here to contact Lisa and/or see her GoodTherapy.org Profile As a long term yogic and vipassana meditator, and a mindfulness-based psychotherapist who regularly teaches meditation practices to my patients, I find the growth of mindfulness as a clinical intervention very timely. Last year, I attended two conferences focused on the use ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Core Mindfulness
2008-01-24 08:41:00 written by Tara Guest Arnold, PhD, LCSW Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT is an offspring of cognitive behavior therapy that incorporates Eastern meditative practices. The dialectic comes from the synthesis of opposites, particularly acceptance and change that is a tenet core to the DBT philosophy. We accept ourselves as good enough, and we recognize ...
The Cultivation of Wisdom and Well-Being, Installment 1: Mindfulness and Me
2008-01-02 04:26:00 Welcome to the first post dedicated to wisdom, one of the intended pillars of this blog. This posting is the first of a series of posts addressing posited pillars of wisdom and well-being, including mindfulness and meta-cognition, process orientation, egolessness and openess. Mindfulness and meta-cognition will be the subject of this first installment, with major sub-units being ...
A Skeptic?s Testimonial on Mindfulness Meditation
2007-12-27 04:27:00 One of the things that I like to promote on The Frame Problem is Mindfulness Meditation. Meditation is a practice I began a few years ago. I am a rigorous skeptic. What brought me to meditation was having read a number of scientific papers published in leading Psychology and Medical journals on its scientifically demonstrated ...
The Tantra of Money and Mindfulness
2007-12-11 00:32:00 "I believe that to meet the challenge of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for his or her own self, family or nation, but for the benefit of all mankind. Universal responsibility is the real key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace, the equitable use of natural resources and, through concern for future generations, the proper care of the environment." - Dalai LamaLike to weave a few threads from discussions at different palces (mostly Zaadz) for my readers here. The word 'currency' captures the alive quality and function of flow, circulation and exchange better than the word money. (see word origin of some common economic terms).To be mindfully engaged we need to use our attention as currencyNo money for peace, unlimited supply for warHo did we come to this moment of great crisis/opportunity in the history of humankind now?Links: Mindfulness and Tantra
Mindfulness Exercises
2007-10-31 05:47:00 Mindfulness exercises let you "tune in" to yourself. Distractions are let go, and your brain power is increased. The exercises help you think more clearly and concentrate better. The best news is that they are easier than you might think to learn.Easy...
Mindfulness and Anxiety/Depression
2007-10-29 20:42:00 Just a quick look at some mindfulness methods of tackling negative emotional states like anxiety and depression. Remember that mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness based stress reduction is not a quick fix. It is about a technique you persevere with and see benefits from over time. For a more detailed article on mindfulness and its application for anxiety click here. The typical mindfulness meditation exercise involves watching the breath. Sitting (or lying) and bringing your concentration to bare on your breathing, and gently bringing it back to your breathing whenever you notice that it has wondered off elsewhere. In the seminal texts on the subject by Jon Kabat-Zinn it is suggested that the breath is notices not just as it enters the mouth but also in other places in the body that it reaches - the pit of the stomach, diaphragm, and even the toes! Mindfulness meditation techniques are so good for sufferers of anxiety and panic that they are one of the few things I recommend ...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
uality of Mindfulness; aided by instructions and attention
2007-10-25 01:28:00 The Quality of Mindfulness; aided by instructions and attention - Daily Mirrorhe Quality of Mindfulness; aided by instructions and attention The first five disciples of the Buddha were to observe Vas for the first time. Picture shows the ritual of offering robes to the monks. Painting by Amila Atapattu Ven. Ajahn Brahmavamso Mindfulness is one of the controlling faculties (indriya) which creates success in meditation. If it's not fully understood, and fully practised, one can waste a lot of time in one's meditation. I will now explain the quality of mindfulness. Setting up the "Gatekeeper" in...
Mindfulness Meditation As a Buddhist Practice
2007-09-24 16:33:00 Since my Father’s cancer diagnosis I have found myself drawn to learning about Buddhism. I’ve decided to post some articles on the topic here so that I may come back to them from time to time.
By: Brain Clouds
Mindfulness meditation in schools
2007-09-13 08:15:00 This is a reply to a post made by Danny Fisher recently. Please go and read his post first. I tried to comment at his blog but, as I do not have a blogger account nor want one my only choice was to reply here. Danny i think if you are looking for people to post comments on ...
Mindfulness meditation in schools
2007-09-13 08:15:00 This is a reply to a post made by Danny Fisher recently. Please go and read his post first. I tried to comment at his blog but, as I do not have a blogger account nor want one my only choice was to reply here. Danny i think if you are looking for people to post comments on ...
Mindfulness meditation in schools
2007-09-13 08:15:00 This is a reply to a post made by Danny Fisher recently. Please go and read his post first. I tried to comment at his blog but, as I do not have a blogger account nor want one my only choice was to reply here. Danny i think if you are looking for people to post comments on ...
Meditation Mindfulness
2007-09-12 01:10:00 Mindfulness Meditation image courtesy: Passionate Service If your mind is always restless and busy, then mindfulness is the meditation you should be practicing. If you think about your deadlines at work while eating dessert or you keep thinking about your boss while on holiday, your mind seriously needs to learn to be here and now. When your mind is wandering all the time, you are missing out on life. You can not do anything fully and wholeheartedly. You deprive yourself of the pleasure of being in the moment and enjoying the activity. Though mindfulness is the quality emphasised by Buddhism, people belonging to any faith can practice mindfulness. You do not have to spare time to cultivate mindfulness. Anytime or in any situation you can become aware and mindful. Mindfulness can be achieved by focusing the undivided attention on whatever you are doing or experiencing. Here and Now is the Mantra to be remembered all the time. Easiest way to be here and now...
By: Tarot Power
Mindfulness vs Meditation - Cheering For Chocolate
2007-08-12 22:08:00 Not into meditation? Relax! There are other ways to develop mindfulness, and you’re free to find the ones that work for YOU. If meditation tastes like vanilla and you’re really just longing for chocolate, find out how your mindfulness practice can include playful, powerful, eyes-wide-open ways to get calm, clear and creative. More: ...
Branding Mindfulness - Losing the Labels
2007-08-12 20:08:00 Can’t find the right brand of mindfulness? Looking for the best label of compassion? Here’s a cheer for going generic and developing your own favorite kind of human goodness. More: continued here
Mindfulness Meditation For Stress Reduction
2007-08-12 19:08:00 What is Mindfulness Meditation? In the same way that a fast from food can provide rest and healing for the body, meditation is a fast for the mind. Mindfulness is a non-religious technique practiced by people from many different faiths. It provides valuable space in which withdraw from often demanding external interaction. Mindfulness Meditation is ...
MINDFULNESS, 16" x 20"
2007-07-31 18:17:00 Click title to view more water garden paintings.
By: A Painting A Day
Day 39 Ten Zen Seconds Blogtour?Mindfulness and Marketing Your Art
2007-05-30 15:00:00 Alyson B. Stanfield is an art-marketing consultant who writes on the business of art for her Art Biz Blog. It is intimately connected with the weekly Art Marketing Action newsletter. Postings range from pricing and promoting your art to working with galleries and cultivating collectors. Alyson and Eric focus on mindfulness techniques for visual artists in ...
Day 38 Ten Zen Seconds Blogtour?Mindfulness and Fun
2007-05-29 15:00:00 Maya Talisman Frost has taught thousands of people how to pay attention. Through her company, Real-World Mindfulness Training, she teaches playful, eyes-wide-open ways to get calm, clear and creative. She trains clients around the world by phone and email and publishes the “Friday Mind Massage”, a weekly ezine with subscribers in over 100 countries. Maya’s ...
Day 37 Ten Zen Seconds Blogtour?Mindfulness for the Skeptic
2007-05-28 15:00:00 Donna Druchunas is a freelance technical writer and editor and a knitwear designer. When she’s not working, she reviews books about science, religion, and skepticism and mouths off on the Skepchick blog where she is part of a team of thinking women who reject superstition and pseudo-science and prefer to use reason and evidence to ...
Day 25 Ten Zen Seconds Blogtour?Mindfulness for the Studio Artist
2007-05-14 13:00:00 Susan Gallacher-Turner is an artist and writer who exhibits mixed-media sculptural pieces, myth-based story pieces, copper repousse’ and masks. She designs masks for local theater as well as presenting workshops in mask-making. Her blog features stories from her sculptural pieces, new poems and short stories as well as personal essays on the art of life ...
More Mindfulness Meditation
2007-03-24 02:39:00 This is just a little addition to my last post on Mindfulness Meditation which can be read by following this link. Watching the breath, without trying to change or control it, is the backbone of mindfulness meditation. And, as I previously talked about, when the conscious mind interrupts with either fantasy, worry or recollection I gently take my attention back to my breath, after acknowledging the thought. The key being to keep in the present time, where everything is absolutely as it is meant to be. The idea that everything is as it is meant to be is sometimes a hard one to grasp. In brief, we live in a world of cause and effect, where every action eventually has an outcome. Anxiety and depression for instance have causes (emotional, physical, genetic, spiritual), and because of those causes whatever is happening right now, is exactly as it should be. The laws of cause and effect do not make mistakes. Odd outcomes have odd causes preceding them. Therefore wherever we are, and how ...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
Mindfulness
2007-02-12 22:24:00 In our modern society it may be difficult to get time for self reflection and stillness. We don't give much thought or awareness to what is going on in our minds and bodies. And what is happening beyond our bounderies, we probably give even less thought. When we go from a to b we usually don't see and experience the surroundings in a present and aware way. Most of the time our minds are detached from the outside world. In this state we tend to be careless of how we treat our environment. A good way to become more aware is to practice mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is the practice whereby a person is intentionally aware of his or her thoughts and actions in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Mindfulness is applied to both bodily actions and the mind's own thoughts and feelings. When we are aware of our thoughts and feelings we can experience our surroundings in a more clear way, seeing things in a new window.Mindfulness (sati) Mindfulness in Plain English by Hen...
By: Revolving Doors
What is Mindfulness?
0000-00-00 00:00:00 The term sounds easy enough to comprehend, but there is a much deeper meaning. Terms like mindfulness and loving-kindness seem obvious, but you have to understand them before you can implement them, into your daily life. This reminds me of a conversation I, recently, had with a friend. He was reading the personal ads, in the ...
By: Resources zone
The Link between Yoga, Mindfulness, and Weight Loss - Part 2
0000-00-00 00:00:00 Some of you may still do this, but remember when most people gave thanks, prayed, or said grace at the table? We can still be thankful to our family members or their company, the cook for his or her skill, to those who brought the food home, and to God, or your concept of a higher ...
By: Resources zone
The Link between Yoga, Mindfulness, and Weight Loss - Part 1
0000-00-00 00:00:00 Across the Globe, nutritional and fitness experts are baffled at the results of a study, conducted by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Dr. Alan R. Kristal, the lead researcher of this study, remarked, “I was very surprised with the results. Considering that people gain about a pound a year during ...
By: Resources zone
Yoga in Practice: Speak with Mindfulness
0000-00-00 00:00:00 Within the average Yoga class, or ashram, the principles of mindfulness are mentioned for the benefit of Yoga students, their friends, and the people they associate within the course of a day. Mindfulness is living in the moment, and putting the wisdom you have learned, during Yoga class, into practice. Therefore, mindfulness is carried into everyday ...
By: Resources zone
The Path To Presentation Peace Mindfulness And Stillness
0000-00-00 00:00:00 Imagine a classroom, then imagine thirty children sitting still and quiet Imagine these children imagining loving kindness on the playground
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