The ancient Japanese mealtime art of oryoki reveals the patterns and sticking points of our minds. John Kain Oryoki, often translated as “just the right amount,” is a highly choreographed ritual of serving and eating food—a ceremonial dance of giving, receiving, and appreciation. It takes years to learn and it is a beautiful ceremony. Today we… Read more »
Posts By: Mariana
#tds2559 The mental note habit
“As I pick up my phone to do anything, I simply bring my awareness into why I’m doing it. I make a mental note of why, exactly, I am allowing the little box to temporarily hijack my consciousness. ‘I am going to find a good restaurant for lunch.’ ‘I am going to look at… Read more »
#tds2558 Do a nice thing for your future self!
“If you can’t do a nice thing for you, could you possibly do a nice thing for her? That mysterious and blameless stranger will someday have to live in the world you’re creating for her today. In other words, you’re the one making the bed, but she’s the one who’ll be lying in it. So… Read more »
#tds2557 A tool of horrors or…
At the cultural probes workshop. A tool of horrors or one of love and compassion? #desummer16 pic.twitter.com/de0UVNXzuz — #RainbowWarrior (@stevenjyork1) July 18, 2016 Today, can we live without accurate clock time? For how long? Can we decide that whatever time we get ‘there’ is the right time to be there? How does putting this frame… Read more »
#tds2556 Making room for rest
“The appeal of the gig economy is its flexibility: you can work anytime, anywhere. But for me, this often means that I fall into the trap of working all the time, everywhere. And that makes me really, really tired. I’m certainly not alone. According to a 2013 study by the National Sleep Association, conducted with… Read more »
#tds2555 Let the neck be free…
“Let’s start with some Alexander Technique directions. We’ll start with ‘free your neck’. See if you can let go of some excess, unnecessary tension in your neck. Easeful upright sitting posture starts with releasing these shortened neck muscles so that they can lengthen, letting your head move up. Let your head rotate slightly forward (lower your… Read more »
#tds2554 Not making your phone worse
I’ve been thinking a lot about the current trend to criticise the use of technology. Make your phone black and white, leave it at home etc etc. Everybody seems to warn of a world that is ruined by technology, but it’s not technology, it’s money that ruins it all. Every social media platform or game… Read more »
#tds2553 Fill the silence with…yourself
“The basic state in our brain is one of chaos. An abundance of activities leaves us with a feeling of experiential poverty. And we are living in the age of noise.However, in between, whenever I fall out of this habitual rut and sit quietly in a room alone, without any goal, without anything to look… Read more »
#tds2552 What comes out of silence?
…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 »
#tds2551 The wait
Trust us. Set aside 10 minutes of your day to watch this in full screen with no interruptions. A photographer teaches us about the importance of patience to achieve our aspirations in life. Find your still place by giving this video your full attention. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the… Read more »
#tds2550 Are you aware of your most annoying digital habits?
‘Professional organizers Susan Borax and Heather Knittel say digital clutter is another thing they encounter on top of people’s everyday residential clutter : “[Digital devices] serve multiple purposes like entertainment, work tools and a means to connect with friends and family. If too many hours are devoted to social media or surfing, then other important… Read more »
#tds2549 Secret thoughts: I’m so busy
I am so busy, I wish people would understand. We are sure your digital habits are nothing like this (we think, very funny) video, but it does highlight well the disconnect between our action and the stories we tell (ourselves and others) about our actions. The challenge, from a stillness viewpoint, is to actually become… Read more »
