Today, some humour to reflect on what matters in life as we reach that time of the year when ‘New Year Resolutions’ start to shape in our mental chatter. Whatever we choose to ‘chase’ we all end up in the same place. Choose your chases wisely. [and if you want to read what hard work… Read more »
Posts By: Mariana
#tds2773 Can you find yourself?
Take 3 minutes to sit quietly and listen to sounds. Can you find the ‘I’ perceiving the sounds? When you cannot find the perceiver, explore the experience of not being able to find an ‘I’ behind the perception of sound. A 5 minute contemplation here to help you work with the idea of no-self and stillness, listening… Read more »
#tds2772 Nature’s Prescriptions
Another nature’s prescription! GP’s in the UK are prescribing nature instead of pills. We thought that these prescriptions lend themselves to curing the monkey mind too. So, we will be making a few cards adapting some of their nature prescriptions. Want to see a full list? We oblige. A calendar with lots of lovely nature… Read more »
#tds2771 Try not to try
“Wu-wei literally translates as “no trying” or “no doing,” but it’s not at all about dull inaction. In fact, it refers to the dynamic, spontaneous, and unselfconscious state of mind of a person who is optimally active and effective. For a person in wu-wei, proper and effective conduct follows as automatically as the body gives… Read more »
#tds2770 Usefulness comes from what is not there
Find a quiet place and sketch other objects that illustrate ways in which usefulness comes from what is not there. The importance of no-thing and emptiness to all that we find of benefit in life. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2770
#tds2769 Close your eyes
Stop what you are doing. Close your eyes. Rest and refresh your eyesore a few minutes. Take time to consider what internal seeing might mean. This practice is adapted from the work of Deborah Haynes. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2769
#tds2768 Stay calm, at ease and centred
How will you find your centre today? “May the blessing of light be on you— light without and light within. May the blessed sunlight shine on you and warm your heart till it glows like a great peat fire.” May be just repeating this old celtic blessing quietly to yourself away for screens and notifications for 15 minutes? Or… Read more »
#tds2767 The Ragged Edge of Silence
“Pioneering activist and National Geographic Fellow John “Planetwalker” Francis took a 17-year vow of silence to walk across America, inspiring thousands. Here he offers lessons on the need for reflection in one’s life.” Today, take time to listen to this talk. If you would like a deep dive, his book The Ragged Edge of… Read more »
#tds2766 How to find silence in noisy world
Under 8 minutes, Gordon Kempton and silence in nature. You know it will do you good to listen. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2766
#tds2765 Understanding decision fatigue
“We face hundreds of choices everyday — from what to eat for lunch (pasta or sushi?) to more complicated decisions that involve our emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Regardless of how strong you are, your ability to make the best choices can eventually run out due to decision fatigue. That’s the official term for that feeling… Read more »
#tds2764 Learning a new skill? Take short breaks
“…study suggests our brains may use short rest periods to strengthen memories. In a study of healthy volunteers, National Institutes of Health researchers found that our brains may solidify the memories of new skills we just practiced a few seconds earlier by taking a short rest. The results highlight the critically important role rest may play… Read more »
#tds2763 The 10 most restful activites according to 18,000 people…
“We need to rest more. And to rest better. Resting is good not just for wellbeing but for productivity,” she writes. And, she advises people to give themselves permission to rest and re-frame their wasted time as rest, stop fetishising busyness and schedule periods of downtime into their week.” Claudia Hammond in the article: ‘The… Read more »
