The document discusses finding and attaining a "good life" and true happiness. It tells a story of a missionary who told a tribal youth he should work to support his family, but the youth replied that nature already provides for their needs. The document then questions whether we were really happy to begin with and says we should ask each other what kind of life we want and what it truly takes to be happy, as happiness may mean different things to different people. It raises issues about the feasibility and costs of attaining the lives we desire.
The Digital Landscape of Scottish Schools - Napier University Keynote Present...Ollie Bray
Ollie Bray's Keynote presentation on the 'Digital Landscape of Scottish Schools' delivered at Napier Universities whole staff conference in January 2010.
The Digital Landscape of Scottish Schools - Napier University Keynote Present...Ollie Bray
Ollie Bray's Keynote presentation on the 'Digital Landscape of Scottish Schools' delivered at Napier Universities whole staff conference in January 2010.
It is very rightly said life is too short to even think about denying yourself the possibility of being happy. So, ask yourself are you happy and cheerful?
In the June issue of Heartfulness Magazine, we explore the intrinsic goodness of the heart through meditation. You will find articles on integrating the heart and mind, learning by example, stillness, gratitude, attitudes towards parenthood, yoga, and an experiment over 100 days of meditation practice. We also have an interview about how to bring expanded consciousness to the workplace, and Part 3 of 'The Evolution of Consciousness'.
There is a beautiful photo essay about the wildlife in the national parks of India, and a thought-provoking piece about building awareness of the earth. Our children’s section features a fun game and the final part of the story of Mana the elephant.
We invite your participation in our ‘Wisdom in Daily Life’ project, and look forward to hearing your thoughts and receiving your submissions.
www.heartfulnessmagazine.com
A look into our special culture at Greatist: our culture, our core values, and our big vision. For more on our amazing team, check out http://greatist.com/about
Article in The Times of Israel by Andy Blumenthal: The Surprising Secret To Becoming Your Best
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Today, I couldn’t help noticing a lady I know in synagogue with something different about her. On her arm, she had a big prominent tattoo that said: “Am Yisrael Chai” (Israel Lives). Interested to learn more, I asked her what made her decide to get this, and she said,
I’m no youngster, but I had a dream! In the dream, I saw these words and I just knew that I needed to do this!
Sometimes, there is just something inside or outside us that calls to us, and we somehow know that it’s who we are or need to become, and it’s part of the fulfillment of ourselves.
In the Torah portion this week, Vayechi, Jacob before his death blesses each of his sons. The sons didn’t all get the same blessing, but different ones according to who they were. According to Rabbi Schneur Kaplan, this is because in Judaism, we are not meant to all be the same, but rather to fulfill our individual potential within the framework of our Jewish tradition.
Rabbi Kaplan explained that if you look at the “blessings” of the twelve tribes, not all of them even look like blessings. For example, Reuven, the eldest, was stripped of his birthright to both the kingship of Israel (which went to Judah) and the priesthood (which went to Levi). So how is that a blessing? The Rabbi answered that is what good parenting is. Jacob saw his sons for who they were as opposed to what he thought they should be. Reuven wasn’t cut out for leadership, but instead was more geared towards creativity, asceticism, and shepherding, and there is a rightful place for that and a place in Judaism for all of us to be who we are!
Parents often want their children to fill some void in themselves, and they goad or force their children to soccer, tennis, or swimming practice or to the Ivy League university or the profession that they think is best, never even looking at or considering who their children really are inside. That’s a parenting challenge—to see past our wants and needs and instead to do what is really good for our children as they are and not as we are. In fact, Rabbi Kaplan said that the Rebbe never asked about a person’s lineage. It didn’t matter if you were the son or daughter of a great rabbinic dynasty or of the local tailor or baker. What’s important is not where you come from, but rather where you are going.
Even while we are each different and should become our best selves, we still all need to make sure we are driving towards good healthy goals.
"Disruption Pandemic" shows how our legacy OS is dysfunctional and urgently needs a total overhaul—and how unleashing viral innovation can bring us to the tipping point faster. Presented at MIND Leaders Live series on May 30, 2020.
Slides for a short lecture I'll be giving at 'The Design Village' for a seminar on 'Design Education & Pedagogy in India'. I begin with reference to a 2006 lecture, and then add my subsequently gained wisdom and insight into design practice and pedagogy.
New Brief for Design—Manoeuvering the Behavioural Iceberglodaya
Increasingly, designers are being asked to apply their skills and talents to achieve a 'behaviour-change' objective. Why is this happening? What do designers know and do that makes them specially competent for such tasks? This presentation aims at holding up a mirror to practitioners and hopefully showing them a way ahead to equip themselves even better for next-generation challenges.
Please do see the NOTES section for my accompanying commentary.
An attempt to cut through the jargon and restore the ordinary citizen back to the centre of all the 'Smart' and 'Digital' initiatives (and hype). Design thinking is crucial for this to happen. Introducing the Deccan Centre for Innovation & Design, a community & training hub for Social Entrepreneurship.
With this international student exchange & internship organisation's current theme being innovation and entrepreneurship, what better way to inspire them than to deconstruct Apple?
An exploration of themes pertinent to curating and museum/exhibition design, followed by a case study of Conflictorium - a participatory museum on conflict
What are the forces that contribute to cultural innovation and change, and how should cultural policies and institutions approach it, given their various (purist, modernist, nationalist, economic) agendas? In this exploration, I try and argue for the role played by "ordinary people" through their diffused but pervasive "everyday actions and practices", suggesting that this is a vital and democratic force that must be championed at all costs as it is essential to building social capital. In our increasingly globalized and corporatized society, the role of the ordinary person is gradually transforming from an active agent-creator to a passive recipient-consumer, leaving less and less scope for individual creativity and innovation. While this triggers a subversive and tactical re-appropriation of cultural goods as shown by de Certeau, I ask why artistry and culture cannot remain a common, affordable and easily-accessible praxis as it still does in Indian and other "poor & under-developed" societies, rather than turning into a premium and exclusive commodity.
I've used this presentation across a range of audiences, and it works pretty well all the time. I've tried to cover here the entire CI process, particularly with its linkages to business strategy.
This presentation takes the uninitiated through the tremendous power of graphic design. It also has a few works by myself, tagged onto the greats from history!
In most cases, art/design students have little idea of how business works. This presentation is an overarching view of the strategic role of design in business, but also peppered with some critical questions.
Sometimes, art/design students in India just want to escape from their immediate context. In this presentation, I try to encourage and motivate them to take up the real challenges before them.
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
2. What is a “Good Life”?
How can one get it?
Where does one find it?
How does one realize if one has it or not?
How does one retain it?
3. There was once a missionary who came across a tribal
youth sitting under a tree, smoking a pipe. He asked the
youth sternly, “Why are you wasting your youth in sloth?
Why don’t you do some work?” The youth asked, “Sir,
why should I?” The missionary replied, “So that you can
earn enough to enable your family to live in comfort for
generations.” The youth replied with a smile, “But that is
what nature already enables us to do, noble sir!”
4. It is easiest to blame others for our troubles.
Were we really all that happy in the first place?
