“I think a lot of the work comes out of that—turning what starts as claustrophobia or containment into something that is releasing and infinite, the paradox that we live within a body that has a skin that is our bounding condition and yet have this faculty of imaginative extension into endless space.”
~ Antony Gormley
Read MoreThere are many obstacles to establishing a consistent mindfulness routine. Three big ones are finding time to practice, being distracted by thoughts, and feeling bored.
I discovered an exercise that obliterates all three simultaneously, but I’m pretty sure you’re going to hate the idea of it.
As with any good attention exercise, it leverages an ordinary activity as an opportunity to build capacities that for responding more effectively to the challenges of ordinary life.
Read More"The idea that reality is not real or what you sense and feel is not authentic is something I’m very skeptical of."
~ Bill Nye
Read Moredown my arms, a thousand satellites
suddenly discover signs of life
"We have this strong idea, in the culture and in the language, that emotion and touch are deeply linked, and I think the neuroanatomy bears this out."
~ David Linden
Read MoreIt seems like stepping outside for a walk should be enough to clear our minds, but when we head outdoors, our attention tends to stay anchored in our heads. What we need is a practical focus strategy and more realistic expectations about how our minds respond to such a challenge.
Read More"The serene isolation that can be felt in a crowded and often chaotic world." ~ Genevieve
Read More"Meditating on the body means meditating on body sensation, not mental images of the body."
~ Michael Taft
Read MoreTry pausing right before
and right after
undertaking a new action
"Take a few minutes now to just listen to and become aware of your surroundings."
~ Adyashanti
Read Moreisn’t there some value in motivating ourselves through unpleasant tasks and activities by imagining the relief that will follow? Is there really anything wrong with taking a bit of comfort during a tedious meeting or lecture on Wednesday morning by imagining how much fun we’re planning to have on Friday evening?
Read More"Seeing for yourself, from your own experience, what works and what doesn’t is what meditation is all about."
~ Jason Siff
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