Set aside some time and gather a pen and paper. Find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed to reflect on the past year. What did I accomplish this year? What things, people, and events am I grateful for? What are some things that I learned about myself this year? What am I proud of about myself?… Read more »
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#tds2390 New Year Stillness activities 1: Find time for an old hobby
Finding time for hobbies can be difficult when busy. You may not have had much time to indulge in old hobbies or activities that brought you happiness and joy for a while, the new year offers you a chance to start again. Why not get back to something creative? You might: Strum your guitar or play… Read more »
#tds2389 Just read
Today we do an experiment. We are asking you to read this article: “Guns at home more likely to be used stupidly than in self-defense“. We are not asking to read it if you are interested, we are asking that you make a commitment to yourself to read the whole thing. What is your response… Read more »
#tds2388 Intercept knee-jerk responses
Today pause before acting and ask two questions. First, is this something that I absolutely must do? And, second, is it something that I choose to do? Unless there is a “yes” to one of these questions do not invest time in this endeavour. Write a paragraph with your insights at the end of the day in… Read more »
#tds2387 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 … Read more »
#tds2386 Your daily impermanence
Become aware of and collect experiences in daily life that remind you of the impermanence of this life, of emotions, of things… Sometimes it is the times when we think something will last forever that we can most benefit from showing to ourselves that this is just an illusion. Can you name 1 thing that lasts… Read more »
#tds2385 How do you find stillness?
Today, some reading on the TED Blog: “how do members of the TED community find time for stillness and reflection? Turns out that people had very different answers.” You can find ideas, and contrasting perspectives here and it may help you reflect on the role stillness plays in your own life. Tweet your response to… Read more »
#tds2384 Use your body to become fully present in your own life
“Abramović will personally guide viewers through four iconic exercises that define her unique Method with new videos in an immersive online experience designed by WeTransfer. From rice-counting to the artist’s signature mutual-gazing, a dedicated space on WeTransfer will host the experience indefinitely, available to its community of 80 million people worldwide to access 24/7 –… Read more »
#tds2383 Lost Soundscapes: Iron Age Somerset in England
Today, a wonderful soundscape of a world now lost. You can just put in the background to listen as you work, take a break and watch the video and if you are curious go to You Tube and read the post there with all the details. You can also click here and find even more… Read more »
#tds2382 Something about solitude that quietens the mind…
“Highly recommended: The short film of photographer de Steiguer’s experience and responsiveness to living alone on an island off Maine for 7 months of the year provides a most sensitive take on what silent retreat alone in nature can provide to one who has a gift for conveying the wonder of the connection she experiences.” K. Fink… Read more »
#tds2381 The soul said: Stay.
Today, you could just take time out to close read this poem. Or go and visit a church. Or read the poem in a church. We highly recommend that you find time and place to close read the wonderful post written by Anthony Wilson about this poem and we also took time to click on… Read more »
#tds2380 Planning for the new Year!
Don’t be fooled by the ‘Time Management Expert’ label. This video is about much more than that. It is about the way we lie to ourselves about managing time. From the blurb: “There are 168 hours in each week. How do we find time for what matters most? Time management expert Laura Vanderkam studies how… Read more »
