Did you get through it? Were you frustrated and impatient? Could you experience that the only thing that stands between you and finding stillness is your monkey mind? Take a deep breath. Now watch it again and focus on your breathing for the length of the video. As thoughts arise, tell yourself ‘just thinking’ and… Read more »
Posts By: Mariana
#tds363 Time spent or Time well spent?
A 14 minutes summary of research on the addictive nature of software platform design and some interesting examples of how we could design for human goals. Listen for the idea of Net Orchestrated Conviviality as a measure of successful platform design that is focused on human needs. A little Pollyanna in its outlook, but… Read more »
#tds362 Another 1 minute meditation
“I decided to do a one minute meditation today, and invite everyone else to try the same. Meditation is a daunting task and most people, myself included, always find excuses not to do it. But a one minute meditation anyone can do, anywhere, anytime. Just stand, or sit, or lie, or recline, or just be… Read more »
#tds361 Slowing down to silence
“Oh, the coming-out-of-nowhere moment when, nothing happens no what-have-I-to-do-today-list maybe half a moment the rush of traffic stops. The whir of I should be, I should be, I should be slows to silence, the white cotton curtains hanging still.” by Marie Howe Can you take a day today to slow down to silence? Tweet your… Read more »
#tds360 Idle Pleasure of the day: Wait for the tea to brew
“Enforced idleness is a rare treat. Those brief moments in life where for one reason or another you are forced to just stop and think. In waiting rooms, queuing, for example, or even just sitting on a train. Waiting for the tea to brew is one of such moments. It doesn’t offer enough time to… Read more »
#tds359 The mindfulness racket
“So far, our debate about distraction has hinged on the assumption that the feelings of anxiety and personal insecurity that we experience when interacting with social media are the natural price we pay for living in what some technology pundits call “the attention economy.” But what if this economy is not as autonomous and self-regulating… Read more »
#tds358 What can we learn from the dying?
…before it is our turn! And while we can choose to attend to what matters in life. Read the article for more and there is a book if you want a deep dive. Is your intention to stay true? Do you work to live or live to work? Do you tell those you love that… Read more »
#tds357 Poetry and impermanence
Notegraphy Do a close reading of this poem over a cup of tea and a 30 minute break (or even a whole hour) to remind yourself about the impermanent nature of life. Share an insight about stillness in your day as a result of doing this. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to… Read more »
#tds356 Cultivating a spirit of inquiry
Make active attempts to create mutuality, ‘power with’, encourage others to disagree with your view of the world. “You see it differently? Tell me more.” is one way to start the conversation. What other ways did you try? Share some conversation starters with us. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include… Read more »
#tds355 Are you filling your time with the colours that matter?
Set a reminder on you phone to go off every hour. Write down how you spent the hour. At the end of the day you will be able to see how you really spend your time rather than how you think you spend your time. If you want a little more guidance you can of course get… Read more »
#tds354 Notice your opinions
Today stop reacting and notice your responses to other people. We all need support and encouragement to be aware of what we think, what we say, and what we do. Notice your opinions. If you find yourself becoming aggressive about your opinions, notice that. If you find yourself being nonaggressive, notice that. Pema Chrodron On… Read more »
#tds353 Don’t travel too fast
Today, give your soul time to catch up with body, enjoy the art of just watching. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds353
