No More Dirty Looks unwrap your mind — About Katinka Hesselink - All Considering Who am I? That’s the question. It’s a basically spiritual question as well: and any answer I give is limited by the concepts introduced by the words in the answers. That said – I’m a daughter. I’ve studied world religion at Leiden University for several years, specializing in India, Buddhism and the psychology, sociology and anthropology of religion. I got my start studying religion and spirituality as a member of the Theosophical Society in 1994. I write online for a living. You can contact me at: mail@katinkahesselink.net Here’s some of the places I’m active online. The picture of Katinka Hesselink on the right was made by Chris van der Blonk in 2011.
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Start Your Day in 33 Different Ways Mornings are underrated. I consider them fundamental for the whole diurnal experience. What you do in the very first moments of your morning will fundamentally and inexorably shape your entire day. Consciously inserting your intentions in these very first moments will have a huge effect. Here are at least 33 ways in which you can transform your days by only spending 5 minutes every morning. 1. I love the morning stillness and the unspoken promise of something ready to start. 2. And do nothing. 3. Point your mind to something you’re really grateful for and stay there. 4. Regardless of the current season. 5. You’re going to spot it pretty easily if you put your mind to it. 6. Write an answer to an old question, do part of a small chore, move an object out of somebody’s way. 7. Empty your mind and isolate from your environment. 8. This is different from number 6 in terms of the actual time of the helping act. 9. Like in getting physical. 10. 11. Let go. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Eastern philosophy - Wikipedia Set of philosophies originating in Asia Eastern philosophy or Asian philosophy includes the various philosophies that originated in East and South Asia, including Chinese philosophy, Japanese philosophy, Korean philosophy, and Vietnamese philosophy; all of these are dominant in East Asia and Vietnam,[1] and Indian philosophy (including Hindu philosophy, Jain philosophy, Buddhist philosophy), which are dominant in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Tibet, and Mongolia.[2][3] Indian philosophy[edit] Indian philosophy refers to ancient philosophical traditions (Sanskrit: dárśana; 'world views', 'teachings')[4] of the Indian subcontinent. Later developments include the development of Tantra and Iranian-Islamic influences. Orthodox schools[edit] Each school of Hindu philosophy has extensive epistemological literature called Pramana-sastras.[44][45] In Hindu history, the distinction of the six orthodox schools was current in the Gupta period "golden age" of Hinduism. Sāmkhya and Yoga[edit] Nyāya[edit]
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Self Improvement for daily Life — Sri Chinmoy Inspiration Over the past decade, I’ve been competing in cycle races across the UK. In those 10 years, I’ve finished in just about every position from first to last. As an athlete there is always part of you which is striving to win; but at the same time as trying to win, I’ve tried to learn the art of being happy and cheerful whatever the outcome (harder in practise than theory.) Sri Chinmoy offers the supreme philosophy. He is the great winner Who wins. - Sri Chinmoy (1) This is a lofty philosophy, and I wouldn’t say I have been able to manage such a sense of oneness with the winner of races; I still prefer to win! Some things I have learnt from 10 years of competing Cheerfulness helps performance. Dealing with disappointment. Enjoy the experience. Self-transcendence. Detachment. The past is dust.