“Bliss—a-second-by-second joy and gratitude at the gift of being alive, conscious—lies on the other side of crushing, crushing boredom. Pay close attention to the most tedious thing you can find (Tax Returns, Televised Golf) and, in waves, a boredom like you’ve never known will wash over you and just about kill you. Ride these out,… Read more »
Posts By: Mariana
#tds2366 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 »
#tds2365 Today just breathe!
Take your hands off your keyboard two minutes a day. Go from multitasking to simply watching your breath go in and out. This will make you more accurate for the rest of the day, calmer and it only takes two minutes. You would stop in the middle of a busy day if your child needed… Read more »
#tds2364 Calming Activities for December
“It’s important to keep in mind the general areas of intervention that will benefit you as you try to calm yourself. You should focus on lowering your physical arousal in your body (so lowering muscle tension and slowing your breathing), on calming your thoughts (providing a healthy reset of your attention), on feeling more connected… Read more »
#tds2363 Is your internet-distraction reaching critical levels?
“In truth, my tendency towards internet-distraction had reached critical levels. I told myself that I could justify my endless mindless scrolling because I was a blogger and academic. I needed to know what was going on in the world of poems and poets, the minutiae of education policy, and the ceaseless commentary about these things…. Read more »
#tds2362 Kindness Advent Calendar
“For anyone new to my Kindness Advent Calendars, they work just like a normal advent calendar but instead of the usual chocolate countdown, we are embracing the true spirit of Christmas by doing 24 random acts of festive kindness.” Helen We think this is a lovely way to make time for some interpersonal attention… Read more »
#tds2361 Stillness in speed
Watch this and notice all we miss as we rush into that commuter train each morning. A 2 minute video meditation to help you find a still moment in your day. The results of this artist’s work are fantastic, turning everyday commuters into living sculptures. In Magyar’s sloth-paced world, the slightest movement seems to take… Read more »
#tds2360 Find a quiet place online
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 »
#tds2359 Life and Money
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 »
#tds2358 Exactly as it is right now
A Sketch in Stillness today for your quiet pause. There are many, check them out if you have a little extra time or finding beauty is a priority today. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2358
#tds2357 My souls turns and goes back to that place
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#tds2356 Let’s go some place quiet
And take a photo! Enjoy finding your quiet spot today. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2356
