Tag Archives: Mindfulness

Second Guessing: The War Within

I have a tiny whisper that goes in and out with me, And what can be the use of it is more than I can see. (with apologies to Robert Louis Stevenson) My tiny whisper goes in and out with me,  such a steady … Continue reading

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Remember, Don’t Bop Yourself on the Head!

The trainer showed me how to do the exercise: Lie down on the bench, he said. Take one weight in each hand, raise them straight up above your head, then slowly lower them down to your ears, hold, then lift … Continue reading

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In the Time of Falling Leaves

The leaves are falling, falling — The wind blew sharp today.  Autumn fading, winter’s icy breath chills early morning, evening, late. *             *            * The Buddha said: Just as … Continue reading

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Mindfulness: Another Take

Do one thing at a time — Watch out, pay attention — There are as many ways to define mindfulness and meditation as there are people who

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Blog Dog Falls Off the Wagon —

Yesterday’s hero, Blog Dog, showed off his perfect meditation form in Canine Mindfulness, a post on his home blog The Zen Parent. Obviously this dog could do anything, including master-minding Bill’s blog for him. But today — Illusion is shattered, with … Continue reading

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