#tds807 The beauty of human nature

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“According to the Buddhist teachings, the buddha-nature is present in every living being and the natural state of one’s mind, when it is not misconstrued by the power of negative thoughts, is perfection. Positive qualities, such as a good heart, are believed to reflect the true and basic fabric of human beings. In photography, my… Read more »

#tds805 Go through the mind door

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“Heart 7 is known in Chinese as Shen Men and translated as Spirit Gate or Mind Door, this acupoint is often used to strengthen the mind and to reduce heart palpitations. It’s located on the wrist crease, in line with the little finger, and in my experience is very effective for calming the mind, soothing… Read more »

#tds804 Chair yoga

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Who knew the Yoga Sun Salute could be done without getting up from your chair? Go on, you know you want to try it. Tell us how you get on. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds804

#tds803 The RSS reader of days gone by

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We found a lovely post that helped us reflect on life beyond the digital. Joel Dueck tells us about this item of furniture, “The secretary, a compartmentalized working-space, may be thought of as the RSS reader of the past.” He further reflects on something that may give an interesting light on digital life – its… Read more »

#tds802 Just Gif breathing today

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  Use this gif to help you take time out and do some inner viewing several times today. if this one is not to your liking, feel free to choose from 9 others available in this article. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds802

#tds801 Turn routine into an open ended game

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Take something in your day that has long since become so routine that you can do it in your sleep. Spot something new in it today.   More to life by mdvfunes   You can choose any event that makes you feel meh inside and train yourself to see something new in it each day. Tell… Read more »

#tds799 Quit Social Media

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“Cal Newport is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace and… Read more »

#tds796 What comes out of silence?

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…that we need to listen to each other. Listen to John Francis – The Planetwalker – talk about walking and not talking for 17 years. There is so much in this talk. We do not use the inspirational word very often here at Still Web, but this inspired us. John teaches us about the value… Read more »