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 »
Posts By: Mariana
#tds2607 A living still
Today just sit a while and watch this wonderful living still photograph. Want to see more? Tumblr obliges. Go on, you know you want to and you can feel the stress of life slipping away as you watch. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2607
#tds2606 Free floating thinking is not boring
“It’s now extremely easy to ‘kill time.’ On the bus on your way to work, you can check your phone rather than immerse yourself in your internal free-floating thinking, because you predict thinking will be boring,” he said. “However, if that prediction is inaccurate, you are missing an opportunity to positively engage yourself without relying… Read more »
#tds2605 Message Not Received
We have recently discovered Topic and we love it. Check it out. The series of shorts ‘Message not received’ will make for uncomfortable viewing and may also help you reflect on your communication patterns via your device. From the Blurb: “What do computers do to our friendships, social lives and basic notions of ourselves? “Message… Read more »
#tds2604 Go watch a cloud
We thank Celia Landman for this magical daily stillness. There is such a thing as the ‘The Cloud Appreciation Society’ on this web of ours! You can subscribe to get a ‘cloud a day’. Many cloud lovers from all over the world take amazing photos and submit them. There is even an app! There are many options… Read more »
#tds2603 Little things might be big things
“ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS, FOR ONE DAY YOU MAY LOOK BACK AND REALIZE THEY WERE THE BIG THINGS.” – ROBERT BRAULT What little things might you enjoy today? Take time to practice noticing the infra ordinary and take a photo. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2603
#tds2602 Today find your centre
It is easier for some of us…but we all have it. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2602
#tds2601 Solitude is the soul’s holiday
“Solitude is the soul’s holiday, an opportunity to stop doing for others and to surprise and delight ourselves instead.” Katrina Kenison Find a quiet spot, may be even print the article linked to above or use a reading app for no distractions, make a favourite drink and savour Katrina’s words….‘there comes a moment.’ Tweet your… Read more »
#tds2600 Taking time to feel the silence
Can you take 5 minutes in your day to just pay attention to how you feel inside? You can just sit in silence and set a timer. Or you may find it helpful to listen to a guided meditation such as this video. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag… Read more »
#tds2599 Lost in thought
Today count the number of times you find yourself lost in thought. Just counting. No evaluation or attempt to do something different: Ah! I was lost in thought, next? Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2599
#tds2598 Be present to your scrolling
Today, a practice from Mindful Magazine: Find a comfortable, alert, and ready posture. Shrug your shoulders, take a few breaths, and bring awareness to your physical and emotional state in this particular moment. Now open your computer or click on your phone. Before you open up your favorite social media site, consider your intentions and… Read more »
#tds2597 I am not on the way to somewhere
“This moment isn’t just a stepping stone to get to another place. It’s the destination. I’m already here. I’m not on my way to a more important moment. This current moment is the most important moment.” Zen Habits How many times can you remind yourself today that this is the most important moment? How might this… Read more »
