With meditation we get closer and more intimate with the natural condition of life and death. With our contemplative experience we see that it could be as close as the next moment. As we stay present and aware, we are surprised to find death disturbing yet enriching. Part of the paradox is that contemplating death… Continue reading
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If you think of your body as a musical instrument, the body scan is a way of tuning it. If you think of it as a universe, the body scan is a way to come to know it. If you think of your body as a house, the body scan is a way to throw… Continue reading
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Strong empirical evidence across various disciplines—from cognitive and affective neuroscience to clinical psychology, well-being research, and positive psychology—suggested that awareness, connection, insight, and purpose are vital components of human flourishing. The world’s meditative traditions added the unique perspective that these four qualities are not simply dimensions of flourishing but also skills we can learn and… Continue reading
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Relax and softly rest your attention on each breath, feeling the movement in a steady, easy way. Let the breath find its own rhythm, long or short, soft or deep. As you feel each breath carefully, relax and settle into its movement. Let this loving attention to breathing gradually quiet your body and mind and… Continue reading
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The heart of Buddhist meditation is a quality of directed attention and investigation called sati, generally translated as “mindfulness.” Right (or Wise) Mindfulness is a series of meditations exploring our experience of our bodies, feelings, and mental and emotional states. Though some aspects of mindfulness have become popular, with applications from therapeutic to educational settings,… Continue reading
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Quote for the Week Mindfulness practice enables us to go beneath the surface level of our moment-to-moment life experiences, which are clouded with emotions and habitual thinking, and allows us to see the truth of what is happening. In daily life, mindfulness helps us see clearly what needs to be done, what we are capable… Continue reading
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It is crucial that you not believe stories your mind tells. Use doubt to doubt your own doubt. Adopt the mantra: “This doubt is neither me nor mine; it is impersonal. It arises from causes and conditions, and it will pass with the passing of those causes and conditions.” Treat doubt as a messenger, a… Continue reading
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Planning has an endpoint: you consider options, make a decision, and act. “What if” thinking has no endpoint, because the goal isn’t solving a problem. The goal is avoiding uncertainty. You can plan your way out of “what should I pack for the trip?” You cannot plan your way out of “what if something terrible… Continue reading
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When we go into a state of worry, we feel like we are thinking through something or perhaps solving a problem. However, the part of our brain that helps us to actually think through problems is less active than normal. We can think through things much more clearly when we are calm and not in… Continue reading
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The presence of sloth and torpor does not mean that energy is not available. It means we are not accessing it. With a change in conditions, energy may reappear in a moment. This can be seen clearly in young children who switch from being “tired” (while shopping, for instance) to being energetic (about an offer… Continue reading