More Time!
Many people feel a lot of pressure on time. That there is never enough time to get what we “need” to do done. Not to mention some time for ourselves, our families, our friends, that …
Category: Psychology
Who Are We?
This came up in discussion on another blog. I thought it useful to raise here. It’s a curious dynamic. Who we are under the mind, emotions and intellect is bliss. I’ve seen that overtly demonstrated …
Gratitude is Happiness
This little clip on the “science of happiness” does a little test to demonstrate prior research (linked) on how expressing gratitude increases happiness. Maybe some embarrassment too. 😉 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6lg They have a whole series on …
Philosophy or Experience?
This came up in a non-spiritual forum and I thought it worth sharing here. I would suggest there’s a big difference between taking on a philosophical position that we’re all one and actually living it. …
Story Hiccups
Life is funny. Over time, the mind has the tendency to make stories about life, to make sense of the world. Sometimes those stories support us but sometimes, they get in the way of seeing …
Habits of Mind
I was reminded recently that meditation alone is not a magic bullet. It’s a very useful tool but if we don’t culture good mental habits, it won’t serve us as well. The person I was …
Mental Health
I saw an outline on the Ayurvedic approach to Mental Health a. The source of mind is Atma (consciousness) b. The nature of mind is Sattva c. Specific means of balancing the mind: – pure …
On Suicide
The tragic death of Robin Williams has brought forth an outpouring of appreciation for him and how he touched so many lives. But also some confusion about suicide that I thought worth touching on. Some …
Treating Anxiety
One of the most prevalent things to hamper quality of life for many people is anxiety. While anxiety can be a normal response to stress, chronic stress can lead to chronic anxiety, an ever present …
Recent Research on the Physiology of Initial Enlightenment
I’ve been writing articles on basic practices that support awakening here for some time. Key among them: on the different types of meditation, the difference between actual meditation and “guided meditation” (hypnosis), and the value …
The Power of History
There is the old saying: what you put your attention on grows stronger. This is true not only in your apparent individual life but in the larger community as a whole. The Lord’s Prayer would …
Belonging
While we may emphasize our independence in the west, humans are social animals. We relate to ourselves and others through our community interactions, where we feel connected. This brings us meaning, purpose, and value. That …