The moment I realize I haven't been present, I become present; Then nothing is lost.
HAPPINESS HACKS On: Mindfulness
Observe how the mind always draws attention to past & future. Regret & Worry, reminicing & planning: these are the mental habits that distract us from the NOW. Observing the patterns with loving attention (not judging or analyzing) dissolves them.
- Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 8:41PM
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HAPPINESS HACKS On: Attitude
Learn from your mistakes without dwelling on them. You can learn NOW while staying present. Regrets and self-doubt just drag you down, back into the past where the egoic mind feeds on itself, like a snake eating its own tail.
- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 9:23AM
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HAPPINESS HACKS On: Mindfulness
Mindfulness: It's not what you think.
- Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 4:02PM
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INSPIRATION BOARD
Observe how the mind creates unhappiness. By watching the mechanics of the mind, you step out of the resistance patterns, and then allow the present moment to be. Accept -- then act. Whatever the present contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.
— Eckhart Tolle
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 8:34PM
- by Mysticeta
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ONE-SENTENCE JOURNAL From: Mindfulness
Mindfulness: It's not what you think.
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 8:21PM
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INSPIRATION BOARD
"Be like the earth. When the rain comes, the earth simply opens up to the rain and soaks it all in."
— Thich Nhat Hahn, from his latest book, Savor
- Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 3:56PM
- by Mysticeta
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PERSONAL COMMANDMENTS
- Say Grace to eat mindfully: Thank you, Mother Earth & Father Sky for the gift of this food. I appreciate that this food comes from numerous living beings and loving hands. May I eat with mindfulness and gratitude so as to be worthy to receive this gift.
- Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 11:00AM
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HAPPINESS HACKS On: Attitude
To be positive is not to repress the negative. What we resist, persists. When fear (or anger or loss) comes knocking, don't bar the door. Invite them in. Tell them "Hello, old friend. Come sit by the fire." Focus on them intently & watch them change!
- Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10:33AM
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ONE-SENTENCE JOURNAL From: Metta
Be Tara's Flute! May I be as a hallow bone for Spirit. May I resonate with compassion. May Tara's song flow through me, as a flute carrying her notes to the People. In humble service, I open to the Heart Chant, who sings through me!
- Monday, March 22, 2010 at 5:15PM
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RESOLUTIONS: Mindful Eating
Following practices in Thich Nhat Hanh's new book, Savor!
July 25 - July 31
| title | 25 · sun | 26 · mon | 27 · tue | 28 · wed | 29 · thu | 30 · fri | 31 · sat |
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| Buy book | |||||||
| Read book | |||||||
| Choose daily practices to record and track here. | |||||||
| 1. Focus on the food: So, when eating mindfully, no reading, driving or watching TV. | |||||||
| 2. In gratitude, focusing on the Five Contemplations | |||||||
| 3. Watch less TV, no more than 20 hours per week |
- average this week: 0% positive!
- all time average: 0% positive!
RESOLUTIONS: Journal reflections
This happiness project! Also, hand-written journal, touch goals on iPhone.
RESOLUTIONS: Yoga
With the help of my Wii Yoga "instructor," 30 minute routine.
RESOLUTIONS: Meditate
Morning and bedtime, during the day, too; whenever you can think to BREATHE!
July 25 - July 31
| title | 25 · sun | 26 · mon | 27 · tue | 28 · wed | 29 · thu | 30 · fri | 31 · sat |
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| Metta in the morning | |||||||
| May whatever arises during the day, serve to awaken this Heart-Mind | |||||||
| Progressive relaxation at bedtime: | |||||||
| Chanting to work |
- average this week: 0% positive!
- all time average: 1% positive!
INSPIRATION BOARD
Ancient Ogham stone
Amid ruins in the Dingle Peninsula, the west of Ireland, there are over 300 of these ancient stones. Etched with the first written Celtic language, they date back to the 5th century B.C.
- Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 7:11PM
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INSPIRATION BOARD
Blessings to you as you remember your strength, beauty, and inner light. Blessings to you as you embark on your journey to remember the truth of who you are.
— Celtic decrees by Sandra Ingerman
- Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 6:47PM
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INSPIRATION BOARD
Affirmations: We are held in love by creative forces of the universe during this time. We live in an abundant universe where -- as we live in honor and respect for all of life -- we will experience plenty for all.
— Sandra Ingerman
- Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:59PM
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INSPIRATION BOARD
Affirmations: Peace is possible on this earth. We can become unified on behalf of all of life. We are in a time of great change and evolving toward a healthy and balanced way of life. A time of living destructive life patterns is ending.
— Sandra Ingerman
- Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:55PM
- by Mysticeta
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INSPIRATION BOARD
If everyone channeled the energy that is created from our complaining about what is not working to positive thoughts and intentions, we'd see a great deal of positive change on the planet.
— Sandra Ingerman
- Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:42PM
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INSPIRATION BOARD
We have to develop new ways of thinking...in alignment with our vision.... It's a matter of changing the way we think throughout the day. We must make this work a way of life....We need to dig deep and uproot the blocking beliefs...with creativity.
— Sandra Ingerman
- Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:29PM
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INSPIRATION BOARD
All genuine healing & transformative action arises out of an inner space of acceptance. Can I in this moment be with what's really happening? To have the honesty & courage to face my fear or loss, that quality of presence gives rise to wise action.
— Tara Brach
- Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 11:58PM
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LISTS Things about my life I wish to change
- Less driving
- Cleaner house
- Better maintained house
- More stable work environment?
- More quality time with family
- Daily practices of yoga & meditation
- Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:36AM
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LISTS Things that make me feel bad
- Frozen soda bottles flying at my feet!
- Ineffectual managers
- Rude drivers
- Unruly piles of clothes
- Friday, March 12, 2010 at 8:58AM
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LISTS Things that make me happy
- Singing
- Dancing
- Walking
- Bird watching
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Talking to Jasmine
- Cooking for Dan
- Playing with Maggie
- Cuddling
- Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 9:56PM
- by Mysticeta
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