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Self-Regulation II: Begins Before Bedtime
The world of sleep is mysterious and vast. We are conscious of ourselves just before we drift off to sleep. However, in between falling asleep and waking, we intentionally or unintentionally place full trust in the world around us – that … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxiety, Balance, emotions, Focus, monkeymind, Relaxation, Self-Regulation, Sleep, Stillness
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Practicing Distraction & Practicing Focus Part II: An Ancient Tradition in a Modern Era
In the previous post, we deciphered the mind’s tendency to wander through and be pulled into an uninhibited stream of distractions. This was most evident as we watched ourselves, as outsiders, click around in a monkey-like fashion around Facebook (or … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient tradition, Balance, Breath, Meditation, Mind/Body, mindfulness, monkeymind
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Practicing Distraction & Practicing Focus: Part I
Distract your mind and it will frantically wander. Focus the mind and it will become still. Imagine yourself using Facebook. (If you don’t use Facebook, imagine yourself using another social media platform; if you don’t use social media, imagine yourself … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, Focus, Meditation, Mind/Body, monkeymind, Self-Regulation
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Learning In Stillness 