15 Inspirational Pictures There are times when life punches down everybody. But Rocky isn’t the only one who can get back up again. With the right amount of inspiration, you can soldier on, no matter how tough things get. How To Find Inner Peace Within Yourself “The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.” – Norman Vincent Peale Finding Inner Peace and Happiness Silence is truly a beautiful phenomenon with the power to transform you; it touches you to the very core of your being. The reality for most of us, though, is that we never truly experience utter silence. Why is it? Try this little experiment, sit for one hour and do nothing. You will see that most of us try to keep our minds occupied. Why is this scary? For many of us we associate our identity and sense of self to our thoughts, our ego. Don’t be afraid because your true nature is beyond your thoughts. Being in a park and enjoying nature in a silent communion is such a beautiful thing; you feel you are intensely alive. To existence time doesn’t exist, it is one continuous moment. How we experience time is truly a psychological phenomenon, how you perceive it depends on your thought process. Learn To Watch and Find Peace of Mind
10 Take-Aways from Workshop on Neuroscience, Meditation & Health The other day, I had the pleasure of being able to attend a "Wise Heart and the Mindful Brain" workshop given by Jack Kornfield, a world renowned expert in Buddhist Psychology, and Dan Siegel, an authority on interpersonal neurobiology. Both speakers were extremely eloquent and knowledgeable about their respective fields and they brought together the fields of neuroscience, psychology, Buddhism and healing in a most profound way. The above is a brief video from another "Wise Heart and the Mindful Brain" workshop given by Jack and Dan. I will share with you what I think were the key take-aways from the workshop that Jack and Dan presented. Dan referred to three of his books during the workshop: Learnings from Neuroscience: Gems from Buddhist Psychology: Aside from learning so much during the two day workshop, we also went through several meditations or practices. Meditation on forgivenessMeditation on compassionMeditation on lovingkindness My partner had a very different experience.
Lennonisms: the Quotable John Lennon John was not only a brilliant musician and songwriter but an intelligent, thoughtful philosopher and clever quipster. These are some of my favorite John Lennon quotes. Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. part of the lyric of "Beautiful Boy" Would those of you in the cheaper seats clap your hands? Reporter: They think your haircuts are un-American John: Well, it was very observant of them because we aren't American, actually. news conference after returning from France February 5, 1964 Reporter: Why does it (your music) excite them (the fans) so much? I once received a bra... with "I Love John" embroidered on it. We never thought of miming songs at concerts. We don't know (the tour schedule). Sid, at Shea Stadium, I saw the top of the mountain. What I'd have liked would have been the money and the hit records without the fame. DO something with my voice! As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot. I believe in everything until it's disproved. Visit ...
Healing the Body with Mindfulness of Breathing « Metta Refuge This excerpt from a talk by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to use mindfulness of breathing to bring loving-kindness to our dear bodies. The physical effect of this can be truly remarkable. As Thây says, “You should really love your body. The First Exercise of Mindful Breathing My dear friends, yesterday I spoke about the first exercise proposed by the Buddha concerning mindful breathing: “Breathing in, I am aware that I am breathing in; breathing out, I am aware that I am breathing out.” We should always start with our physical bodies, because our physical bodies also needs peace, harmony and rest. We should realize a true rest. Animals in the forest, every time they are wounded, know how to rest. Deep relaxation here is one of the methods of resting. The Second Exercise of Mindful Breathing The second exercise: “I breathe in, and I am aware of the length of my in-breath; breathing out, I am aware of the length of my out-breath.” The Third Exercise of Mindful Breathing Like this:
An Online Community for Social Workers This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Deona Hooper, MSW. Deona is a recent honors graduate and currently works as a Child Protective Services Investigator. Deona is very talented and skilled with technology and through the combination of her computer skills and knowledge of the social work field, she has created www.socialworkhelper.com, a social networking community for social work practitioners and students. In this post, you will have the opportunity to not only learn about this site, but to also hear about Deona's unique journey to becoming a social worker. She is a third-generation teen parent who has struggled to work and study her way out of poverty. I think you will find her determination, hard work and generosity inspiring. Deona - Could you describe a bit of your background? I would define myself as a complex person with a complex history. In 1997, I graduated from Methodist University with a double major in Social Work and Sociology. I have made some adjustments.
Aforismi e citazioni Albert Einstein (Ulma, 14 marzo 1879 – Princeton, 18 aprile 1955) è stato un fisico tedesco naturalizzato svizzero, e in seguito statunitense. La grandezza di Einstein è consistita nell'aver mutato per sempre il modello istituzionale di interpretazione del mondo fisico: nel 1905, l'anno ricordato come annus mirabilis, Einstein pubblica tre articoli a contenuto fortemente innovativo, riguardanti tre aree differenti della fisica: - dimostra la validità della teoria dei quanti di Planck tramite l'effetto fotoelettrico dei metalli; - fornisce una valutazione quantitativa del moto browniano e l'ipotesi di aleatorietà dello stesso; - espone la teoria della relatività ristretta, che precede di circa un decennio quella della relatività generale. Immanuel Kant (Königsberg, 22 aprile 1724 – Königsberg, 12 febbraio 1804) è stato un filosofo tedesco.
Map of Consciousness A Powerful Framework For Your Personal Growth In this article, I’m very excited to share with you the map of consciousness, developed by Dr. David Hawkins in Power vs Force. This is the same map I alluded to in Are You Sleepwalking Your Life Away? Firstly, having the map of consciousness empowers us in knowing where we stand in our current state of growth. Secondly, this map lists all the different levels of consciousness attainable, thus serving as a critical framework for conscious living. For me, having this map of consciousness has been very helpful in identifying where I currently stand in my pursuit of growth, becoming more conscious of my reactions toward life events and what they represent, understanding the limitations of the level I am at and what I should do in order to further up my consciousness. Consciousness Defined What is consciousness actually? Being conscious is more than just being physically awake. Why Increase Your Consciousness Level? 17 Levels of Consciousness 1. 2.
Downton Abbey Season 2 | Masterpiece Downton Abbey's Granthams and their family of servants have already weathered scoundrels, scandals, and a momentous succession crisis. But by November, 1916, the Great War has rendered everything — and everyone — changed. Even Downton Abbey itself, like its residents, has risen to the call of duty and transformed. At the war front, life intensifies for Downton's young men in the face of untold horrors. Meanwhile, at Downton, war makes new and often unjust demands. As other great houses crumble, a diminished Downton Abbey struggles to prevail into a new era with its residents and its honor intact. Downton Cast Chats Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Laura Carmichael and Brendan Coyle chatted with fans about season 2 and their characters. Character/Actor Guides From the Countess to the kitchen maid, meet the new and returning characters of Downton Abbey and the actors who portray them. Lady Carnarvon Chat Transcript Immerse yourself in the real-life setting of Downton Abbey.