Allie in Hyperbole and a Half tells us: “I have repeatedly discovered that it is important for me not to surpass my capacity for responsibility. Over the years, this capacity has grown, but the results of exceeding it have not changed.” Exceeding our capacity of responsibility may be the biggest contributor to a lack of… Read more »
Posts By: Mariana
#tds506 Find a quiet place online
John Johnston created a lovely space to reflection online. Take time away from clicking and watching the stream: we can watch ephemeral art as we reflect on this most wonderful poem also offered to us by John: We can kiss joy as it flies today by visiting John’s online reflection spot. If you want to… Read more »
#tds505 Interconnected memories
“No man is an island: we act together, think together and even remember together. Elderly couples have interconnected memory systems, working together to deftly remember their shared past. New research shows that platonic friends see themselves similarly. […] Memory interdependence was the single best predictor of friendship quality, more even than relationship length or a… Read more »
#tds504 Make time for….nothing.
” If you only have 1 free minute today: Go limp. Settle into the most comfortable position possible. Inhale deeply, hold your breath a second or two, then relax your body — especially the muscles in your face — as you exhale. Become aware of any physical sensation you’re feeling. Your body will repay the… Read more »
#tds503 photograph a colour
Pick a colour for the day. Notice it anywhere you go. Take photos. Pick the best one to show us. Did you notice that setting an intention to notice something, helped you pay attention and be more aware of your surroundings? If you did this one before, pick a different colour! Enjoy. Tweet your response to… Read more »
#tds502 When I seek outside and need to look inside
We blame social media for ‘making us waste time’. There is another way. Look inside. Read ‘How to stop checking Facebook’ and today try out 1 of the suggestions in the article to help you break a social media habit you want to break. If you need convincing that social media can effect your mental… Read more »
#tds501 Say No and say No again
Today be intentional about when you say yes and when you say no. Resentment about busyness is often about saying yes when we want to say no. Non Violent Communication speaks to this unconditional giving. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds501
#tds500 Eye Eight
Relaxing your eyes away from the screen should be done regularly. Today you can try the eye eight exercise. “Sit relaxed and close your eyes. Imagine the shape of an eight, with its center between your eyebrows. Now move your eyes along this shape, approximately 10 times in each direction.” Compassionate Computing Tweet… Read more »
#tds499 How to be a poet (or just a human)
There are 3 stanzas to this poem. Choose one you like and memorise it today. Stillness with words. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds499
#tds498 Smart phone liberation
“Sherry Turkle goes Pop. Moby & The Void Pacific Choir – Are You Lost In The World Like Me. Smart Phone Liberation.” Geert Lovink Take time to watch this wonderful and disturbing animation. Then feel free to find out about ways to Reclaim Conversation from Sherry Turkle. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure… Read more »
#tds497 The simplest thing you can do
…is sit still. How long can you allow yourself to do this simple thing today? Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds497
#tds496 Taste Meditation
Today an practice that does not require you to put time aside for finding a still point. Enjoy and be grateful! Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds496
