6 Signs You’re Not In Touch With Your Personal Wisdom (And How To Fix It) “Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” – Buddha While this advice from “the enlightened one” may be easier said than done, it’s safe to say that we have all embarked on our own journeys toward personal wisdom in one way or another. It’s more a matter of how far we’ve come, where we hope to be, and the obstacles currently remaining in the way. Unfortunately, inner wisdom isn’t something that we can learn from a textbook, lecture or lesson. We simply (or not so simply) have to live it. The throws of daily life often lead us astray from these characteristics that we need to focus on, leaving us out of touch with our true selves. Here are 6 ways you could be standing in the way of your own personal wisdom without even realizing it. You’re quick to judge a book by its cover. Preconceived notions about the world and all that it encompasses are like locks on the door to personal wisdom. You don’t learn from your failures. Ursula M.
14 Mind-Blowing Facts That Will Change Your Perception Of Time Published on February 28th, 2014 Check out this astonishing historical facts, these 14 time perception related titles will definitely makes you ask your self, how I didn’t know that… 1. France was still executing people by guillotine when Star Wars came out. Star Wars premiered in theaters in May 1977. The last execution by guillotine took place September 10th of the same year. 2. Source: joelaudati.com The Stegosaurus lived ~150 million years ago, while the T-Rex lived only ~65 million years ago. 3. When James Avery (Uncle Phil) started on The Fresh Prince, he was 45-years-old. 4. While most mammoths died out 10,000 years ago, a small populations survived until 1650 BC. 5. The Great Pyramid was built cerca 2560 BC, while Cleopatra lived around 30 BC. 6. Otto Frederick Rohwedder invented sliced bread in 1928, while Betty White was born in 1922. 7. Harvard is the oldest higher education institution in the US, founded in 1636. 8. 9. 10. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. 11. 12. 13. 14.
26 images qui vous feront repenser toute votre existence... De quoi remettre les choses à leur place ! Woah. L'Univers, c'est grand. J'espère que vous avez le cœur bien accroché, parce qu'on va partir loin, très loin au delà des étoiles. Attachez vos ceintures ! grâce à nos amis de chez Buzzfeed 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Tous les gens, toutes les choses que vous connaissez, et toutes les choses que vous connaîtrez au cours de votre vie se trouvent sur cette minuscule tête d'épingle. 14. Le Soleil ne rentre même pas dans cette image... 15. 16. 17. On dirait que notre Soleil est en train de se faire racketter son argent de poche...18. Et nous dans tout ça, on est où déjà ? 19. 20. 21. 22. Essayez juste d'IMAGINER tout ce qu'il peut y avoir là dedans. 23. 24. Certaines des autres galaxies se sont probablement formées quelques centaines de milliards d'années seulement APRÈS le Big Bang. 25. 26. Ceci est votre maison. Voila ce qui arrive quand on prend un peu de recul pour voir le système solaire. Et quand on recule encore... Et encore... Et qu'on continue... On y est presque...
100 Diagrams That Changed the World Since the dawn of recorded history, we’ve been using visual depictions to map the Earth, order the heavens, make sense of time, dissect the human body, organize the natural world, perform music, and even concretize abstract concepts like consciousness and love. 100 Diagrams That Changed the World (public library) by investigative journalist and documentarian Scott Christianson chronicles the history of our evolving understanding of the world through humanity’s most groundbreaking sketches, illustrations, and drawings, ranging from cave paintings to The Rosetta Stone to Moses Harris’s color wheel to Tim Berners-Lee’s flowchart for a “mesh” information management system, the original blueprint for the world wide web. It appears that no great diagram is solely authored by its creator. Most of those described here were the culmination of centuries of accumulated knowledge. Most arose from collaboration (and oftentimes in competition) with others. Christianson offers a definition:
Great quotes | #581 Here’s a new collection of great quotes by some of the most inspirational men and women that ever walked this earth. If you do like them and find them inspirational or helpful in some way, check out the links below for similar posts. We have created over 20+ of these galleries, so there is lots more to be seen. Also, be sure to inspire your coworkers, friends and family by sharing these quotes with them. More popular posts with great quotes – Inspirational Quotes – Famous quotes to ponder upon Check out all of our galleries with great quotes here:
Sentences that can change your life - Internet Awesomeness These 8 Psychological Facts Will Help You Understand A Lot More About Life. #5 Is A Game Changer. | Sharing With You Psychology is a powerful thing. It’s responsible for so much of what we do in life whether we’re conscious of it or not. Luckily, we’re here to help enlighten you about your own brain. Here are eight powerful psychological facts that will help you understand a lot more about life. 1). Ever wondered why certains brands pick the colors they do for their logos? 2.) When complementing a child it’s better to focus on the hard work they put in to achieve the result rather than praising their intelligence. 3.) Video gamers are better at lucid dreaming than non-gamers. 4.) A pair of watching eyes whether real or not will make us all more honest, according to research from the University of New Castle. On the days when printed eyes were at the top of the price list rather than a picture of flowers the staff paid more for their coffee. 5.) When you’re in an argument be careful using the word “you”. 6.) Need a yes? When you’re asking someone for something make sure you nod your head. 7.) 8.)
50 Life Secrets and Tips Pt. 2 Investigate what is known about deathWhat do you know about death? You certainly have beliefs around it, but what do you know about the science of death, or of those who have died and been brought back to life? Death is not as big of a mystery as it is made out to be. Do your research before you fear or misconstrue this most universal human experience.Notice the small, beautiful thingsAs cliche as this sounds, there is so much beauty in the world yet we rarely appreciate it. Take 5 minutes, stop doing everything and sit down. Find the supplements suitable for your lifestyleOur diets and habits are nothing like those which are bodies were built for. Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could boldly display 50 life secrets and tips on your wall to serve as a beautiful, daily reminder of how to live a Higher Existence?
31 Quotes That Will Give You Chills I think quotes have a powerful way of conveying an attitude to you which sometimes resonates so much that you feel ‘chills’ inside. Here’s a list of the quotes which have given me the most of these “chills”. Enjoy! Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until 75. —Benjamin FranklinMost people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions. 100 Amazing How-To Sites to Teach Yourself Anything | Rated Colleges Posted by Site Administrator in Online Learning May 7th, 2009 Learning new skills and expanding your knowledge doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. There are loads of free resources on the Web that can help you find instructional videos, tutorials and classes to learn a wide variety of skills from fixing basic car problems to speaking another language. General Tutorials These sites offer a wide range of tutorials and videos. Around the House Want to know how to fix that broken cabinet or hang up some great wallpaper? Business and Management If you feel like you’re seriously lacking on business and management skills at work, no need to worry. KnowThis? Language and Writing Those who want to learn a new language, improve their writing skills or just learn more about literature will be well-served by these instructional sites. Technology These tech-focused sites offer help to both technophiles and beginners alike. actDEN: Never learned how to use Microsoft Excel? Math S.O.S. Science Creativity
12 Practical Steps for Learning to Go With the Flow “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” - Lao-Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. No matter how much structure we create in our lives, no matter how many good habits we build, there will always be things that we cannot control — and if we let them, these things can be a huge source of anger, frustration and stress. The simple solution: learn to go with the flow. “Smile, breathe and go slowly.” - Thich Nhat Hanh For example, let’s say you’ve created the perfect peaceful morning routine. You get angry. Not the best way to handle things, is it? Go with the flow. What is going with the flow? “Flow with whatever is happening and let your mind be free. A reader recently asked me to write more about going with the flow, so this is my attempt to share some of the things that work for me. Realize that you can’t control everything.
25 Acts of Body Language to Avoid Our body language exhibits far more information about how we feel than it is possible to articulate verbally. All of the physical gestures we make are subconsciously interpreted by others. This can work for or against us depending on the kind of body language we use. Some gestures project a very positive message, while others do nothing but set a negative tone. Most people are totally oblivious to their own body language, so the discipline of controlling these gestures can be quite challenging. Most of them are reflexive in nature, automatically matching up to what our minds are thinking at any given moment. Nevertheless, with the right information and a little practice, we can train ourselves to overcome most of our negative body language habits. Practice avoiding these 25 negative gestures: “ I speak two languages, Body and English. ” — Mae West Holding Objects in Front of Your Body – a coffee cup, notebook, hand bag, etc. Want to know powerful, dominant, confident body language postures?
50 Life Secrets and Tips Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances.