Self-directed series of meditations to accompany Chambered Nautilus program for Permanent Stress Reduction. Useful for anyone practicing meditation, looking for a different approach to dealing with stress and frustration, or as a key practice (Segment 2) in supporting life changes as described in our 5 Segment program of Permanent Stress Reduction.
What Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science say about Meditation Atul Pant
Meditation has been shown through research to positively impact brain functioning and emotional states. Neuroscientist Richard Davidson's research found that long-term meditators showed increased activity in areas of the brain associated with positive emotions. Short-term meditators who completed just 2 weeks of compassion meditation training also showed brain changes, behaving more altruistically and with reduced threat response. Various forms of meditation aim to cultivate focus, awareness, compassion, or other mental states and can be practiced by those new to meditation. Ancient texts describe meditation as a means of introspection and integrating conscious and subconscious mind.
This document provides an overview of mindfulness, including its origins in Buddhist meditation practices, definitions, and relationship to mental health. It discusses key aspects of mindfulness such as presence, non-judgement, and the four foundations of mindfulness meditation. The document also outlines benefits of mindfulness for mental health, mechanisms of action in the brain, and applications in clinical settings including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and therapies for various disorders. It concludes by discussing implementations of mindfulness at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.
Steven Greer - CE5-CSETI - 13. Some References on How to MeditateExopolitics Hungary
This document summarizes meditation and provides answers to frequently asked questions about meditation. It describes meditation as a technique to allow the mind to settle down from constant mental activity and thoughts, and become more peaceful and focused. It involves concentrating on an object such as the breath to diminish random thoughts over time. Regular meditation can produce benefits like relaxation, increased awareness, mental clarity and peace. The document distinguishes meditation from relaxation, thinking, concentration and self-hypnosis, and outlines different meditation techniques like using objects, mantras or the breath.
The document discusses the importance and benefits of mindfulness. It defines mindfulness as focusing one's thoughts on the present moment in a non-judgmental way. Mindfulness allows people to be less controlled by automatic thoughts and emotions. Meditation is presented as a key mindfulness technique for concentrating the mind and achieving introspection. Regular meditation can help reduce stress and increase well-being by allowing people to observe their thoughts and feelings from a distance without judgment. The document outlines various mindfulness meditation techniques people can practice to gain greater awareness and peace of mind.
Guided mindfulness meditation - What is mindful meditation & how to do it Yvette Bordley
Mindfulness meditation guided mindfulness meditation for stress reduction, mbsr. Based on jon kabat zinn meditation techniques and mindfulness based cognitive therapy. Includes breathing meditation, meditation techniques, relaxation, insight meditation, vipassana meditation. Power point presentation on mindfulness plain english, free meditation guide. Mindfulness for beginners to help learn meditation and develop a mindfulness practice.
All sufferings are caused by separations, discriminations, or duality. That's because the separation between oneself and others cause all afflictions such as fear, anger and despair. And the root cause of such separations and discriminations is thoughts and notions created by human brain. In this book, I will share the "concrete practice methods to stop thinking" and the "concrete practice methods for the extinction of all notions" and explain their details. These methods have been verified through my own experience and many of them are based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, namely the teachings of Buddha. It is my great pleasure if you will awaken true self, touch the wonders of life in the present moment and be filled with peace, joy and happiness through the practice.
The Mind Body Awareness Project PresentationKurt Ludwig
The MBA Project is a nonprofit that teaches mindfulness practices to incarcerated and at-risk youth. Its main program provides tools to reduce stress and violence while increasing well-being for youth in detention facilities and schools. MBA currently works with over 1200 youth per year in juvenile detention centers. Research shows MBA's 10 module curriculum decreases stress and increases self-regulation. MBA also trains educators through its Mindful Education Institute to incorporate mindfulness into their work.
Ten million people in America practice mindful meditation. That’s quite a lot. Mindful meditation has become popular as more and more people enjoy living a better, less stressful, more productive life.
Why are these people turning to meditation to improve their daily lives? The easy answer is, meditation works. The more complex answer is that today, we are suffering from information overload and stress more than previous generations. Some meditators want to reduce stress and enjoy greater peace.
Others seek more awareness to create a more purposeful life. Still, others want to gain greater awareness and align their thoughts with their actions. Mindful meditation is useful for all of these purposes. What is true for everyone, however, is that the more you know about your thinking, the more you are in control of your life.
What Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science say about Meditation Atul Pant
Meditation has been shown through research to positively impact brain functioning and emotional states. Neuroscientist Richard Davidson's research found that long-term meditators showed increased activity in areas of the brain associated with positive emotions. Short-term meditators who completed just 2 weeks of compassion meditation training also showed brain changes, behaving more altruistically and with reduced threat response. Various forms of meditation aim to cultivate focus, awareness, compassion, or other mental states and can be practiced by those new to meditation. Ancient texts describe meditation as a means of introspection and integrating conscious and subconscious mind.
This document provides an overview of mindfulness, including its origins in Buddhist meditation practices, definitions, and relationship to mental health. It discusses key aspects of mindfulness such as presence, non-judgement, and the four foundations of mindfulness meditation. The document also outlines benefits of mindfulness for mental health, mechanisms of action in the brain, and applications in clinical settings including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and therapies for various disorders. It concludes by discussing implementations of mindfulness at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.
Steven Greer - CE5-CSETI - 13. Some References on How to MeditateExopolitics Hungary
This document summarizes meditation and provides answers to frequently asked questions about meditation. It describes meditation as a technique to allow the mind to settle down from constant mental activity and thoughts, and become more peaceful and focused. It involves concentrating on an object such as the breath to diminish random thoughts over time. Regular meditation can produce benefits like relaxation, increased awareness, mental clarity and peace. The document distinguishes meditation from relaxation, thinking, concentration and self-hypnosis, and outlines different meditation techniques like using objects, mantras or the breath.
The document discusses the importance and benefits of mindfulness. It defines mindfulness as focusing one's thoughts on the present moment in a non-judgmental way. Mindfulness allows people to be less controlled by automatic thoughts and emotions. Meditation is presented as a key mindfulness technique for concentrating the mind and achieving introspection. Regular meditation can help reduce stress and increase well-being by allowing people to observe their thoughts and feelings from a distance without judgment. The document outlines various mindfulness meditation techniques people can practice to gain greater awareness and peace of mind.
Guided mindfulness meditation - What is mindful meditation & how to do it Yvette Bordley
Mindfulness meditation guided mindfulness meditation for stress reduction, mbsr. Based on jon kabat zinn meditation techniques and mindfulness based cognitive therapy. Includes breathing meditation, meditation techniques, relaxation, insight meditation, vipassana meditation. Power point presentation on mindfulness plain english, free meditation guide. Mindfulness for beginners to help learn meditation and develop a mindfulness practice.
All sufferings are caused by separations, discriminations, or duality. That's because the separation between oneself and others cause all afflictions such as fear, anger and despair. And the root cause of such separations and discriminations is thoughts and notions created by human brain. In this book, I will share the "concrete practice methods to stop thinking" and the "concrete practice methods for the extinction of all notions" and explain their details. These methods have been verified through my own experience and many of them are based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, namely the teachings of Buddha. It is my great pleasure if you will awaken true self, touch the wonders of life in the present moment and be filled with peace, joy and happiness through the practice.
The Mind Body Awareness Project PresentationKurt Ludwig
The MBA Project is a nonprofit that teaches mindfulness practices to incarcerated and at-risk youth. Its main program provides tools to reduce stress and violence while increasing well-being for youth in detention facilities and schools. MBA currently works with over 1200 youth per year in juvenile detention centers. Research shows MBA's 10 module curriculum decreases stress and increases self-regulation. MBA also trains educators through its Mindful Education Institute to incorporate mindfulness into their work.
Ten million people in America practice mindful meditation. That’s quite a lot. Mindful meditation has become popular as more and more people enjoy living a better, less stressful, more productive life.
Why are these people turning to meditation to improve their daily lives? The easy answer is, meditation works. The more complex answer is that today, we are suffering from information overload and stress more than previous generations. Some meditators want to reduce stress and enjoy greater peace.
Others seek more awareness to create a more purposeful life. Still, others want to gain greater awareness and align their thoughts with their actions. Mindful meditation is useful for all of these purposes. What is true for everyone, however, is that the more you know about your thinking, the more you are in control of your life.
Mindfulness is the ability to maintain an objective awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present moment. The training aims to help clinicians identify mindfulness, illustrate its benefits for clients, and demonstrate how clients can use it as a tool for behavioral modification. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, physical pain, and improve sleep, self-awareness, and enjoyment of life. It has also been used effectively for behavioral issues like PTSD, smoking, drinking, and domestic violence. The document provides examples of mindfulness exercises and references studies demonstrating its effectiveness in improving brain function and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, IBS, and respiratory illness.
Mindfulness originated from Eastern Buddhist practices and involves paying attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental way. It has been incorporated into Western psychotherapy and can be developed through meditation practices. Mindfulness involves observing one's thoughts and feelings from a detached perspective without reacting or judging. Key concepts include non-judging, patience, trust, and acceptance. Mindfulness techniques have applications for stress, pain, addiction, and various mental health conditions and are taught through both formal meditation practices and informal exercises incorporated into daily life.
This document provides an introduction to mindfulness, including definitions, benefits, and how to practice it. It defines mindfulness as paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally. Regular meditation is shown to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Basic mindfulness techniques include focused breathing meditations and bringing mindful awareness to everyday activities like eating and walking. Practicing mindfulness even for just 10 minutes per day can reap benefits.
Stress can often lead to depression and anxiety in students. Studies show that 7% of men and 14% of women in their first year of post-secondary education meet the criteria for major depressive disorder, while 13% of men and 19% of women meet the criteria for a major anxiety disorder. Mindfulness techniques like body scanning, focused breathing, and observing thoughts non-judgmentally can help reduce rumination and improve mood by cultivating present-moment awareness of one's self, body, and environment. Regular mindfulness practice involves paying close attention to bodily sensations, sounds, and thoughts in a calm, accepting manner.
This document provides information about meditation and its benefits. It discusses that meditation is observing the natural breath without effort. Regular meditation can lead to a calm mind, higher energy levels, better health, and spiritual enlightenment. Meditation should be practiced daily for at least 1 minute per year of one's age. Practicing meditation inside a pyramid structure can further enhance the benefits.
Mindfulness - Art of Living in the MomentManoj Shah
Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice of paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally. It can help reduce stress and improve focus. Mindfulness involves focusing attention on a single anchor, like the breath, sounds, or sensations, and gently returning attention to the anchor when the mind wanders. Regular mindfulness practice can have psychological benefits like reduced stress and anxiety and increased focus, as well as physical benefits like reduced blood pressure and stronger immune function. It is a skill that gets easier with consistent practice.
This document provides an overview of mindfulness, including what it is, how it can help people, mindfulness practices, and benefits. Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way. It can help reduce stress and negative thoughts by shifting people from a "doing" to a "being" mode. Formal mindfulness practices include body scans and meditation. Research shows mindfulness can benefit those dealing with pain, depression, anxiety and other conditions.
This document promotes a 3-week meditation and mindfulness course called meditationSHIFT. It claims that spending a small amount of time each day meditating can decrease stress and anxiety, increase focus and productivity, and improve mental health issues like depression. The course teaches participants to understand their mind and thought patterns, cultivate awareness of thoughts and emotions through meditation, and apply mindfulness techniques to everyday life. Regular meditation practice has been shown to lower stress, boost mental well-being, and provide other health benefits.
Mindfulness based stress reduction, the wha, thet why and the howgreytigyr
This document provides an overview of mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR). It discusses what mindfulness is, how to practice mindfulness meditation through focusing on the breath and other exercises. Some key points include:
- Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It can be practiced through focusing on sensations like breathing.
- MBSR has been shown to help with various health conditions like chronic pain, depression, anxiety and others.
- Proper meditation posture and bringing attention back to the breath when the mind wanders are important aspects of mindfulness practice.
- Mindfulness can be incorporated into daily activities and different types of guided meditations are described.
The document discusses mindfulness and provides several definitions and perspectives on it. Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to present experiences non-judgmentally. It does not require any religious beliefs and helps reduce stress and suffering. Research shows mindfulness can positively impact health by decreasing negative affect and increasing positive affect. It is incorporated into therapies like MBSR and MBCT. Developing a mindfulness practice through formal and informal techniques can have lasting benefits.
The document introduces mindfulness and its benefits. It discusses key aspects of mindfulness like present moment awareness, non-judgmental observation, and acceptance. Various mindfulness practices are presented, such as breathing exercises, mindful walking, and mindful eating. Mindfulness is said to improve focus, reduce stress and negative emotions, and foster compassion. Regular mindfulness practice through meditation is encouraged to reap full benefits.
A creative report of a 3-day charrette (29-31 March, 2013) at The Gnostic Centre, to focus on Academy of the Future (a consciousness based university of tomorrow). The group focused on new modes of learning and facilitation, new structures of governance and curriculum, new forms of architecture to express the new approach to education.
The document provides an overview of mindfulness, including its history and origins in Buddhism, definitions, constructs and measures, types of mindfulness practices, links to neurobiology, and applications in psychotherapy and treatment of psychiatric illnesses. It traces the concept of mindfulness from ancient Buddhist texts to its modern conceptualization and operationalization in psychological research and clinical practice. Key points covered include the four noble truths of Buddhism, definitions emphasizing present-moment non-judgmental awareness, methods of measuring mindfulness as a trait, state and practice, formal and informal practice types, associated neurobiological changes, and specific mindfulness techniques.
Expand your mental healing universe!
The complete 33 slide show with one of a kind images.
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Meditation is an important practice in Hinduism with various aims such as controlling thoughts, achieving health, powers, knowledge, peace and connecting with the true inner self or soul to achieve moksha. There are two main types of meditation - mindfulness, which involves observing thoughts and emotions without judgment, and concentration, focusing on a single object like the breath. The ultimate goal of meditation is to realize one's own divinity and that one is God. Meditation techniques in Hinduism include yoga poses, breathing exercises, finding a quiet space, sitting comfortably, focusing on the forehead or keeping the eyes open while observing thoughts without attachment.
This document provides an introduction to mindfulness and its importance in educational settings. It defines mindfulness as a state of awareness involving attention, intention, presence and openness. Research shows mindfulness can improve academic performance by reducing stress, anxiety and depression. It can also benefit students' mental health, social behavior, and ability to cope with trauma. The document discusses introducing mindfulness in classrooms and key considerations like teachers developing a personal mindfulness practice first and being aware trauma may surface for some students.
The document discusses various types of meditation practiced in yoga traditions. It begins by explaining the origins and meaning of yoga meditation, noting it aims for spiritual purification and self-knowledge. It then provides examples of different meditation techniques, such as focusing on specific chakras or mantras, gazing meditation, sound meditation, and types of tantra meditation. The document also discusses how to practice meditation, including finding dedicated time and describing common third eye meditation. It outlines the purpose and process of pranayama breathing exercises and explains the seven major chakras and their associations.
thinkLA An Introduction to Mindfulness 2014 Allen Weiss Presentation SlidesthinkLA
This document discusses mindfulness and its benefits. It summarizes that mindfulness reduces rumination and stress, improves cognitive flexibility and creativity, and aids workplace effectiveness through increased emotional intelligence and productivity. Companies provide mindfulness training to employees to improve leadership and lower healthcare costs. Mindfulness involves being aware of the present moment in a non-judgmental way and responding to experiences with self-compassion. Practicing mindfulness can help people perform well under stress and pressure without negative emotions.
The document discusses lead pages and landing pages, which are single web pages used to capture a visitor's contact information. It warns that many website owners focus too much on lead pages without driving enough traffic. A new strategy is proposed to convert visitors immediately on the website instead of asking them to confirm their email address. The strategy aims to take advantage of interested visitors and avoid distractions that could prevent them from taking action.
Mindfulness is the ability to maintain an objective awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present moment. The training aims to help clinicians identify mindfulness, illustrate its benefits for clients, and demonstrate how clients can use it as a tool for behavioral modification. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, physical pain, and improve sleep, self-awareness, and enjoyment of life. It has also been used effectively for behavioral issues like PTSD, smoking, drinking, and domestic violence. The document provides examples of mindfulness exercises and references studies demonstrating its effectiveness in improving brain function and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, IBS, and respiratory illness.
Mindfulness originated from Eastern Buddhist practices and involves paying attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental way. It has been incorporated into Western psychotherapy and can be developed through meditation practices. Mindfulness involves observing one's thoughts and feelings from a detached perspective without reacting or judging. Key concepts include non-judging, patience, trust, and acceptance. Mindfulness techniques have applications for stress, pain, addiction, and various mental health conditions and are taught through both formal meditation practices and informal exercises incorporated into daily life.
This document provides an introduction to mindfulness, including definitions, benefits, and how to practice it. It defines mindfulness as paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally. Regular meditation is shown to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Basic mindfulness techniques include focused breathing meditations and bringing mindful awareness to everyday activities like eating and walking. Practicing mindfulness even for just 10 minutes per day can reap benefits.
Stress can often lead to depression and anxiety in students. Studies show that 7% of men and 14% of women in their first year of post-secondary education meet the criteria for major depressive disorder, while 13% of men and 19% of women meet the criteria for a major anxiety disorder. Mindfulness techniques like body scanning, focused breathing, and observing thoughts non-judgmentally can help reduce rumination and improve mood by cultivating present-moment awareness of one's self, body, and environment. Regular mindfulness practice involves paying close attention to bodily sensations, sounds, and thoughts in a calm, accepting manner.
This document provides information about meditation and its benefits. It discusses that meditation is observing the natural breath without effort. Regular meditation can lead to a calm mind, higher energy levels, better health, and spiritual enlightenment. Meditation should be practiced daily for at least 1 minute per year of one's age. Practicing meditation inside a pyramid structure can further enhance the benefits.
Mindfulness - Art of Living in the MomentManoj Shah
Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice of paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally. It can help reduce stress and improve focus. Mindfulness involves focusing attention on a single anchor, like the breath, sounds, or sensations, and gently returning attention to the anchor when the mind wanders. Regular mindfulness practice can have psychological benefits like reduced stress and anxiety and increased focus, as well as physical benefits like reduced blood pressure and stronger immune function. It is a skill that gets easier with consistent practice.
This document provides an overview of mindfulness, including what it is, how it can help people, mindfulness practices, and benefits. Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way. It can help reduce stress and negative thoughts by shifting people from a "doing" to a "being" mode. Formal mindfulness practices include body scans and meditation. Research shows mindfulness can benefit those dealing with pain, depression, anxiety and other conditions.
This document promotes a 3-week meditation and mindfulness course called meditationSHIFT. It claims that spending a small amount of time each day meditating can decrease stress and anxiety, increase focus and productivity, and improve mental health issues like depression. The course teaches participants to understand their mind and thought patterns, cultivate awareness of thoughts and emotions through meditation, and apply mindfulness techniques to everyday life. Regular meditation practice has been shown to lower stress, boost mental well-being, and provide other health benefits.
Mindfulness based stress reduction, the wha, thet why and the howgreytigyr
This document provides an overview of mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR). It discusses what mindfulness is, how to practice mindfulness meditation through focusing on the breath and other exercises. Some key points include:
- Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It can be practiced through focusing on sensations like breathing.
- MBSR has been shown to help with various health conditions like chronic pain, depression, anxiety and others.
- Proper meditation posture and bringing attention back to the breath when the mind wanders are important aspects of mindfulness practice.
- Mindfulness can be incorporated into daily activities and different types of guided meditations are described.
The document discusses mindfulness and provides several definitions and perspectives on it. Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to present experiences non-judgmentally. It does not require any religious beliefs and helps reduce stress and suffering. Research shows mindfulness can positively impact health by decreasing negative affect and increasing positive affect. It is incorporated into therapies like MBSR and MBCT. Developing a mindfulness practice through formal and informal techniques can have lasting benefits.
The document introduces mindfulness and its benefits. It discusses key aspects of mindfulness like present moment awareness, non-judgmental observation, and acceptance. Various mindfulness practices are presented, such as breathing exercises, mindful walking, and mindful eating. Mindfulness is said to improve focus, reduce stress and negative emotions, and foster compassion. Regular mindfulness practice through meditation is encouraged to reap full benefits.
A creative report of a 3-day charrette (29-31 March, 2013) at The Gnostic Centre, to focus on Academy of the Future (a consciousness based university of tomorrow). The group focused on new modes of learning and facilitation, new structures of governance and curriculum, new forms of architecture to express the new approach to education.
The document provides an overview of mindfulness, including its history and origins in Buddhism, definitions, constructs and measures, types of mindfulness practices, links to neurobiology, and applications in psychotherapy and treatment of psychiatric illnesses. It traces the concept of mindfulness from ancient Buddhist texts to its modern conceptualization and operationalization in psychological research and clinical practice. Key points covered include the four noble truths of Buddhism, definitions emphasizing present-moment non-judgmental awareness, methods of measuring mindfulness as a trait, state and practice, formal and informal practice types, associated neurobiological changes, and specific mindfulness techniques.
Expand your mental healing universe!
The complete 33 slide show with one of a kind images.
All you need to get started on your inner healing visual journey.Namaste!
Meditation is an important practice in Hinduism with various aims such as controlling thoughts, achieving health, powers, knowledge, peace and connecting with the true inner self or soul to achieve moksha. There are two main types of meditation - mindfulness, which involves observing thoughts and emotions without judgment, and concentration, focusing on a single object like the breath. The ultimate goal of meditation is to realize one's own divinity and that one is God. Meditation techniques in Hinduism include yoga poses, breathing exercises, finding a quiet space, sitting comfortably, focusing on the forehead or keeping the eyes open while observing thoughts without attachment.
This document provides an introduction to mindfulness and its importance in educational settings. It defines mindfulness as a state of awareness involving attention, intention, presence and openness. Research shows mindfulness can improve academic performance by reducing stress, anxiety and depression. It can also benefit students' mental health, social behavior, and ability to cope with trauma. The document discusses introducing mindfulness in classrooms and key considerations like teachers developing a personal mindfulness practice first and being aware trauma may surface for some students.
The document discusses various types of meditation practiced in yoga traditions. It begins by explaining the origins and meaning of yoga meditation, noting it aims for spiritual purification and self-knowledge. It then provides examples of different meditation techniques, such as focusing on specific chakras or mantras, gazing meditation, sound meditation, and types of tantra meditation. The document also discusses how to practice meditation, including finding dedicated time and describing common third eye meditation. It outlines the purpose and process of pranayama breathing exercises and explains the seven major chakras and their associations.
thinkLA An Introduction to Mindfulness 2014 Allen Weiss Presentation SlidesthinkLA
This document discusses mindfulness and its benefits. It summarizes that mindfulness reduces rumination and stress, improves cognitive flexibility and creativity, and aids workplace effectiveness through increased emotional intelligence and productivity. Companies provide mindfulness training to employees to improve leadership and lower healthcare costs. Mindfulness involves being aware of the present moment in a non-judgmental way and responding to experiences with self-compassion. Practicing mindfulness can help people perform well under stress and pressure without negative emotions.
The document discusses lead pages and landing pages, which are single web pages used to capture a visitor's contact information. It warns that many website owners focus too much on lead pages without driving enough traffic. A new strategy is proposed to convert visitors immediately on the website instead of asking them to confirm their email address. The strategy aims to take advantage of interested visitors and avoid distractions that could prevent them from taking action.
There are several popular international short film festivals that provide opportunities for up-and-coming directors to showcase their talents. These festivals include Sundance, Cannes, Palm Springs International, Clermont-Ferrand, and Aspen Shortsfest. They aim to discover new independent artists, promote diversity, cultural awareness, and the art of short films. Many of the festivals have been held annually for decades and are well-received by audiences and film professionals.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Rennie Cowan is an artist who creates various art pieces. While their specific artworks and medium are not described, the document provides the name of the artist and indicates they produce multiple creative works. Further details would be needed to understand the style, subject matter, or medium of Rennie Cowan's art pieces.
Pecha Kucha -Ellie- ASSESSMENT 1 (Ophir/Lower Lewis Ponds Creek)Ellie-Lee
The document discusses various issues affecting a creek, including erosion from gold panning and soil loss, drought reducing water for irrigation, and problems stemming from deforestation, animal slaughter, and new infrastructure development. Solutions proposed involve building dams and ponds, planting native trees, and restricting creek water usage to address erosion, drought, contamination, and overconsumption issues impacting farming and the local environment.
The document provides information about an individual named Rennie Cowan. It suggests that Rennie Cowan works in the field of 3D animation. No other details are given about Rennie Cowan's background, experience, or work in the short document.
This document contains a list of 26 names, including Ashley Ei Rene, Avy Priska, Cassera Camilus, Charles Sabendra, Cristine Vercelli, Cynthian Malis, Danery Harry, Dazreldeo Doney, Eva Iviainy, Fernandez Thomas, Jackle Ak Jalai, Julkelfian Julian, Leo Fernando, Mohammadibnu Irfan, Nazrul Haikal Hakimi, Nicholas Bryan, Nicklaus Sauping, Ramdan, Rolance Ubid, Sean Nathaniel, Timothy Minjun, Verincia James, Yizreel Madiun. The names appear to be of various ethnic origins
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental way. It involves focusing attention on bodily sensations, thoughts, and emotions while accepting them non-reactively. Research shows mindfulness meditation can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by breaking harmful thinking patterns and increasing activity in the left prefrontal cortex associated with positive emotions. Formal mindfulness practices include mindful breathing, walking, eating, and yoga, while informal practices bring mindfulness to everyday activities. Mindfulness benefits mental health by helping regulate emotions and develop self-compassion.
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental way. It involves focusing attention on your breathing, bodily sensations, thoughts and feelings. Research shows mindfulness meditation can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression by strengthening areas of the brain associated with well-being. Studies have also found changes in brain activity after only 8 weeks of mindfulness training, indicating its ability to alter brain structure and function. Mindfulness is a skill that can be developed through both formal meditation practices and informal daily activities with focused attention and presence of mind.
Mindfulness Coaching Session 1 - Attention & The NowWellbeingChampion
Mindfulness teaches us to focus our attention on what is happening at the moment, the now. The exercises are a form of training your attention. During pregnancy, we want to help you to be the driver of your thoughts instead of your thoughts driving you.
During this session, you will learn a technique called, the body scan. It will assist you to remain focused and connected to the present moment and thereby be positively focused during the pregnancy.
Here you can see the most importatn information on the Reintegration System (RS). It is a new approach to personal transformation, inspired by eastern spiritual traditions and scientific advancements. It employs meditation, mindfulness and numerous innovative psychological techniques which can lead to solving emotional and mental issues, overcoming addictions, achieving goals and attaining spiritual liberation.
Our motto is: Take full responsibility for your own life!
The Reintegration System consists of various mental and emotional techniques for:
- Reaching out for the Spiritual Enlightenment
- Healing inner causes of illnesses, addictions, depression, stress and anxiety
- Improving relationships
- Achieving life goals without side effects
- Learning to meditate and live in the Now
The most valuable products offered within the RS are its techniques - the basic and advanced ones.
The basic methods are used for removing or creating elementary mind content (emotions, thoughts or sensations) at will, while the advanced techniques are designed for solving complex problems via transforming parts of the personality, harmonizing and leading them to their highest state of existence.
We have four books. The most comprehensive one is "Inner Peace, Outer Success: The Reintegration System," which explains the whole System.
We plan to develop courses, conduct webinars, train people and certify trainers.
in this free ebook you will learn everything you need to know on how to keep your mind healthy so that you can live a fullfilling life and learn to achieve true self compassion
Here you can see the most importatn information on the Reintegration System (RS). It is a new approach to personal transformation, inspired by eastern spiritual traditions and scientific advancements. It employs meditation, mindfulness and numerous innovative psychological techniques which can lead to solving emotional and mental issues, overcoming addictions, achieving goals and attaining spiritual liberation.
Our motto is: Take full responsibility for your own life!
The Reintegration System consists of various mental and emotional techniques for:
- Reaching out for the Spiritual Enlightenment
- Healing inner causes of illnesses, addictions, depression, stress and anxiety
- Improving relationships
- Achieving life goals without side effects
- Learning to meditate and live in the Now
The most valuable products offered within the RS are its techniques - the basic and advanced ones.
The basic methods are used for removing or creating elementary mind content (emotions, thoughts or sensations) at will, while the advanced techniques are designed for solving complex problems via transforming parts of the personality, harmonizing and leading them to their highest state of existence.
We have four books. The most comprehensive one is "Inner Peace, Outer Success: The Reintegration System," which explains the whole System.
We plan to develop courses, conduct webinars, train people and certify trainers.
The document discusses paying attention through meditation. It states that meditation involves focusing inner attention in a quiet, concentrated yet relaxed manner. This allows one to pay attention to deeper inner levels of oneself beyond thinking and emotions. While difficult at first due to an untrained mind, with practice this focusing can be accomplished and feels like a gentle flowing river towards its source. The document encourages the reader to simply decide to take up meditation, as it does not require changes to lifestyle or long periods, but can bring mindfulness and significant benefits to health and relationships.
Mindfulness & Acceptance PowerpointKevin J. Drab
1. Mindfulness and acceptance-based therapeutic approaches focus on changing one's relationship to thoughts and feelings rather than trying to change the content of negative thinking.
2. These approaches teach clients to "decenter" or step back from cognitive and emotional experiences in order to gain perspective and see thoughts as transient events rather than facts.
3. Mindfulness involves paying deliberate, non-judgmental attention to present-moment experiences to disengage from patterns of ruminative thinking and reduce suffering.
As research into the applications of mindfulness progresses, both in the medical field for problems like pain and chronic illness management, and in the mental health field through therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy continue to increase the empirical support for the efficacy of this approach in a variety of conditions, it behooves us to learn more about this and apply it in our own lives and practices.
Kevin Drab
Welcome to a delightfully different, non-religious, introduction to the basics of Meditation, its advantages, whether you are in search of some earthly purpose, like Stress Management, better health etc. or, interested in getting initiated to the spiritual world. You will have some idea, your interest would get generated, and you would take the initiative to seek more information and guidance.
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness originated from Buddhist meditation practices and can improve mental health. Mindfulness-based therapies have been used to treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other conditions by cultivating awareness and acceptance. The four foundations of mindfulness according to Buddhism are mindful observation of the body, feelings, consciousness, and mental objects. Methods to increase mindfulness include meditation practices like anapana, vipassana, Zen, and programs like MBSR and MBCT.
7/5/2023 - Sitting Meditation and Dharma Talk with Venerable De HongDenny K
Mindfulness meditation is discussed, including its benefits beyond just stress reduction. 37 factors of enlightenment are outlined that involve mindfulness. Key aspects of mindfulness meditation are defined, such as bare attention and seeing the impermanence of all phenomena. The three fundamental activities of mindfulness are described as reminding one of their task, seeing things as they are without distortion, and realizing the true nature of all things. Various meditation practices involving mindfulness of the body, feelings, mind, and mind objects are explained.
This document outlines a 9-session mindfulness wellbeing workshop. The workshop introduces mindfulness practices like attention and awareness of the present moment. It defines mindfulness as non-judgemental focus and attention on the here and now. Sessions cover topics such as automaticity, acceptance, compassion, and integrating mindfulness into healthy choices. Participants are encouraged to practice mindfulness exercises like the body scan daily to cultivate awareness and presence.
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2. Challenging our
Perceptions
This Segment of
Permanent Stress
Reduction refers to
meditation as The Basic
Tool. It is a tool for
learning new ways to
see our selves on a
daily basis and be open
to change.
Our Conscious awareness
usually shows us only a
world of commonplace
perceptions…a reality
we accept but don’t
always appreciate the
beauty and power it
contains.
3. E = mc2
Speaking of perceptions:
Matter and energy are interchangeable.
More than 100 years after
Einstein changed our
understanding of how the world
works, individuals still function in
a very Newtonian frame of mind.
We are as much related to the sun and
stars as we are to the humans
who brought us into this world.
We are children of the universe,
Thinking Bodies of Matter and Energy.
We are truly amazing creatures; more
amazing than our ordinary
awareness can handle.
4. Who do we Think we are
If we think of ourselves as
Energy-Matter creatures we begin to
see ourselves differently
If we change how we think,
we change how we react.
Much of our meditation time
will be focused on this
Energy-Matter way of
approaching life.
The implications are far
reaching.
The effects are life changing.
5. Some liberties with Language:
We have made up some words because
the usual ones come with too much
“history”
Since energy and matter are the
same, we speak of them as one:
“energy’s-matter” or “matter’s
energy” **
Since the brain is a body part, we choose not to
separate it’s function from the rest of
the body. Therefore we refer to
Thinking Bodies or “BodyThinking” to
be sure we understand that the “mind”
working is only the whole person acting
intelligently.
We use “self” sparingly, preferring to use
“Consciousness” instead.
***For this concept, the author is
deeply indebted to Tony Equale
and his powerful book, The
Mystery of Matter, available from
his blog site,
https://tonyequale.wordpress.com/
6. These Meditation Points should be
read slowly, with many
pauses, as indicated by the
sometimes unusual phrasing
found there.
The ideas are meant to be the
background for freeing up the
ThinkingBody and it’s subtle
focus on how we direct our
conscious actions.
Ideally, the Points should be
covered during at least 15
minutes of relaxed reflection.
The actual amount of time that
passes is less important than
the quality of time actually
spent meditating.
7. A few words about the meditation units
themselves.
Each Unit will remind the reader-
practitioner of:
A) Orientation; the physical preparation
for meditating
B) Further steps to begin the
meditation;
presents ideas embodied in the
meditation that set the stage
for a personal application
as a result of the exercise.
C) Meditation;
Points of Consideration
Thoughts to focus on from that Unit
8. Review the important ideas you have just seen.
Now you are ready to begin the Meditations
10. {1} Orientation
Always start by practicing the Total
Breath technique. The more Total
Breath sequences you perform
the better you relaxation will be.
Find that ThinkingBody place in which
you can reduce the number of
distractions,
let go of all your anxious concerns
Allow your Consciousness
to observe your meditation
11. {2} Further steps to begin the
Meditation
I will develop a sense of my self as a
BodyThinking-Matter-Energy
entity;
I will have an awareness that I can
see myself as others see me;
I “Witness” myself acting,
past and present
I will have a willingness
to be constantly aware
of many possibilities
which mindfulness,
as a way of life, presents;
I acknowledge that life is often painful
contradictory;
I will avoid the role of victim
I acknowledge the possibility
of personal change
12. Further steps continued
I resolve to carry mindfulness
forward into the day.
I realize that reactions to
Phenomena can range
from joy and embracing,
to fear and recoil.
I am learning to recognize
Phenomena, how
passing they are
and I am confident
in my ability to ignore or
accept
and manage them.
13. 1st Meditation
Points of
Consideration
• Phenomena:
the constant procession of
ideas and images
that drive my emotions,
that drive my choices
simply rise and fall
in my consciousness
Uninvited,
Meaningless
until I give them meaning
Only some are worth attending to
and…once attended to
they become the “stuff” of my
Life
14. I create the dimensions of
my life
trying to shape
consequences
of my thoughts
the steps to my future are
never beyond modifying...
only the outcome
is beyond me
I will become expert at
Acceptance
15. Review the important ideas you have just seen
before going forward.
Begin Meditation 2
17. {1} Orientation
Remember the background:
continue to focus on
fundamentals of the Total Breath
,relaxed body, concentration,
awareness of my Witness - the
Observer within;
life is at once awesomely beautiful
and frightfully threatening
– a paradox;
Mindful Awareness will allow me to
engage all possibilities
and remind me
that I already have
all that I need;
18. I daily increase the awareness of my
Consciousness,
learning to deal with Phenomena,
distractions and contradictions;
I am completely aware that I am
grounded in
Infinite Matter/Energy
constantly flowing through me
rising up within me
carrying me forward
with the universe,
in space and time
{2} Further steps to begin the
meditation:
19. Further steps continued…
This meditation step helps me
access and maintain
this connectedness to
the infinity of my life;
This Tool of Meditation allows
me to
bring this connectedness to the
fullness of my Consciousness
bringing me
confidence and balance.
The more aware I am of my
matter-energy-reality,
the more I see that life offers
me
infinite potential
and infinite resources
20. Meditation 2 Points of
Consideration
Awareness
I cannot..not participate..
in the universe of
Energy’s-Matter
I want to participate
actively, consciously.
To know every sense of my
BodyThinking Experience
who I am that experiences
the world that is both
outside me and within
me.
My Consciousness,
the Matter’s Energy Being
I am
extends through
space and time.
21. I am a single,
whole entity
... Energy's Matter
Not a spirit trapped in
matter
Not matter in search of
spiritual fulfillment
22. I am a ThinkingBody
Not suffering enslavement
Not needing other-worldly
completion
I am
Matter Energized,
a Body-Thinking Whole Being
Because I Exist
I am Whole
23. Phenomena
of space and time
arise and fall away
in constant progression
through my consciousness
My stable,
Consciousness/Energy/Matter
perceives and observes
Aware
without judgment
without attachment
24. Review the important ideas you have just seen
before going forward.
Begin Meditation 3
26. {3} Orientation
Remember the starting points
fundamentals of breathing and
concentration;
awareness of the Witness within;
My growing awareness of the
stable-self that guides me;
the seeming “paradox” of my
existence
I am Conscious Matter
27. {2} Further steps to
begin the meditation
Increased Consciousness
allows me to understand
that I have all that I need
…already …within me.
Who I am is the culmination
of my experiences up to now;
What I shall become will be
the product of my continuing
Conscious Experiences
It is said that
we make ourselves
as we journey.
28. Further steps (continued)
my meditation experience
brings a clear consciousness
that readily engages
life’s moment to moment
changes.
Each moment has infinite
possibilities of choice
and consequences.
Well practiced Attentiveness,
Mindfulness,
allows me to embrace
and live in life’s flow ...
fully, in all its paradoxical
wonder.
29. As a ThinkingBody
I, too, create in wonderful
ways.
I strive to Mindfully enter each
moment of the day
gleefully aware of my infinite
capacity to accept and choose
My mindful energy-matter-
Consciousness embraces
Life’s environment
Absorbing each moment as if
experiencing it for the first time
Flooding my senses,
confirming my aliveness
validating my seeming
paradoxical
condition
30. Meditation 3
Points of
Consideration
I enrich myself with life daily.
Mindfulness of breath,
of thoughts, of my
matter-energy existence
awakens me
to the incredible beauty of
ThinkingBody Reality
Everything that is me is
charged with the same
Energy-Matter
that has made
all creation
to be what it is
31. As experience constantly
enriches the self, so
does my
Consciousness
constantly move on ...
changes, fades away.
My awareness
becomes expert at grasping
feeling the fullness
of all sense experience
then letting go of what
has been...
graciously,
without remorse
without attachment
32. My matter-energy Consciousness
and the evolving, passing
environment are One
And I am immersed in the
Sensual Experience
of the Universe.
Living my Mindful Awareness
I enrich the Universe
in return for the Universe
Having enriched me
with
Life
33. corollary
Focusing on Sensation
A practice in bringing attentiveness to
daily experience:
Following the 3rd unit (or week) try this
exercise in sensory awareness.
Begin with eyes and ears.
For two days, imagine different ways
that you can reawaken your
Sense of Vision.
Look at things in different lighting,
change colors, scenery. Find
things to look at that you seldom
see; examine the gigantic and the
microscopic.
Challenge all that you now take for
granted.
34. For the next 2 days do the same
with the Sense of Hearing.
Listen to the different times of the
day; different voices, accents,
various singing styles that you
usually don’t tune in to; sounds of
birds, animals, different
environments and don’t forget to
listen to Silence.
For the final 2-3 days combine your
attentiveness of sights and
sounds, things that grasp you,
bother you, awaken you.
Keep a journal if you like and share
your experiences with others.
35. Review the important ideas you have just seen
before going forward.
Begin Meditation 4
37. Perform the gentle physical stretch;
take at least 3 deep, calming
breaths;
a deep inhale,
holding,
then a controlled exhale;
I visualize my own Consciousness
observing my actions
my meditation.
I am aware… of my Conscious-
matter,
…. an Energy-Material-Being
{1} Orientation
38. {B} Further steps to
the meditation:
All my senses engage the world;
each sense brings the universe
into me
and me
into the universe.
In any moment of my living,
one does not exist
without the other.
All Ways
One is the Other
39. The envelope of my flesh, my
Skin, sets the physical
boundaries of my
Thinking Body
Consciousness
It mediates what is not-me and
translates it into my
perceptions
This largest of my sensory
organs is often taken for
granted, but it can set
the entire parameter of my
existence
without my knowing it
40. How and what I perceive are
often pre-judged by the
comfort-level
I experience in heat, cold,
dry, wet, rough, gentle
smooth, ruffled and so on…
As with all my senses,
I strive to better understand
and appreciate what my
boundary-setting skin
communicates to me
and how it shapes my
perceptions….
My reality
41. Meditation 4 Points of
consideration
Energy-porous membrane
that separates
and connects me
so intimately with the creating
energy-matter of existence
more aware of my envelope of
Skin …..
constantly, often unconsciously,
communicates with
This Thinking/Body-Consciousness
Keeping me…. in spite of me,
mindful of the vast, infinite changes
taking place every moment
in my Energy-Matter
Environment
42. Its messages and awareness are as
old as the brain stem itself,
mediating the seen and the
unseen
so that I do not just survive in
my environment,
I prosper,
Excel.
43. The energy of matter
permeates the
Body/Thinking Consciousness,
as through the walls of human
cells,
sensual information
arrives,
warming the matter-energy flesh
I experience as Me
bringing changes,
opportunities
new growth
44. It carries the Not-me into the
Experienced Me
blending the Not Me
into Me
I cannot exist without the boundary
of my skin
but I know this boundary is not a Limit
It is a most important organ
of my
Energy-Matter-Reality
45. Review the important ideas you have just seen
before going forward.
Begin Meditation 5
47. {A} Orientation
I gather my ThinkBody,
Consciousness, stretching; relaxed,
feet flat and back straight,
my Total Breath
is my vehicle to calm
both body and mind.
I become totally aware of my
complex Consciousness
and the Environment in which I live.
I am conscious matter,
an energy-matter-entity,
an apparent paradox.
48. {B} Further steps to the
meditation
I will live fully, every moment of precious
life, attuned to every
sense-sational opportunity that offers
itself to me
I need not, cannot, deprive myself
of the uniquely human sensual
experience that melts my
Consciousness into such intimate
relations with my environment …
that which seems not-me
penetrates me, and if I allow it to flow
within my banks
it shapes the response that my
Consciousness brings to the world
How do I benefit from and contribute to
the Universe,
my extended self,
unless I freely embrace what it offers
at each
moment in time
49. My mindfulness tells me that I cannot
let sensual experience be ignored.
My mindfulness constantly reminds
me to attend to those
messages from the
environment as they enrich my
Thinking/Body-Consciousness
bringing awareness of safety,
satisfaction
and rest to my
Thinking/Body-Wholeness
50. Fully Conscious Life
is a dance of my personal
paradoxical condition;
My personal Energized-Matter,
sensation and perception,
move to the rhythm
of the universe itself.
There is no secret way to
Fully Conscious living
There is only true mindfulness
of the art of living daily
Sensually, Totally,
Immersed in the Universe
51. Meditation 5 Points of
Consideration
The my Consciousness comes alive to it’s
immersion in the material universe,
I am Immersed,
Discovered
not a lost soul…
My ThinkingBody Consciousness is
awakening to an evermore intense
awareness of being fully alive
My ThinkingBody-Energized-Matter
needs to live
consciously participating in this world.
The universe is the medium of my Reality
My matter-energy-being learns daily
how to best embrace the world
not how to be saved from it
……. in doing so it thrives
52. a corollary
Focusing on Sensuous
Experience
Mindfulness allows me to participate
intensely in all my sense
experiences
so that embracing them becomes
a life-fulfilling grace-gift in itself
A gift of mysterious sacredness
of Energy’s Matter.
53. Sensuous experience continued
An incredible gift to us all
Of sound; music, oceans, friends’ voices,
• Of light; color, beauty everywhere I look
• Of scent; nature, foods, family gatherings, childhood places
• Of taste; earth’s bounty, clear water, an infant’s cheek, a lover’s kiss
• Of sun and breeze, a friendly touch or hug, fine fabric, spring rain,
all
• Those things that subtly tell my skin, my flesh, that I too am of the
• Universe
54. Following Meditation 5,
practice as many ways as you
can to enhance and dwell
on more awareness of
sense experience over
several days.
Spend a day or two on
each sense, exploring,
remembering how things
affected you when you
were younger and how
they affect you now.
Share your new
awareness with others.
55. Review the important ideas you have just seen
before going forward.
Begin Meditation 6
60. Meditation 6
Points of Consideration
I am a creature of the Universe
at my best when I allow the Universe to
guide, direct, move me ..
to Teach me that
Realization…
Awakening…
Conscious Understanding…
are to be found
in the life
I am already living
Often fragile, confused, uncertain,
passionate, longing
…to Be
Mindfully in Touch with all Creation
65. {B} Further steps to begin the
meditation:
Loss of vision is my only enemy.
The only heroic struggle I face
is the challenge
to Live each mundane moment
of my life in
a focused and conscious manner.
All I have is
This Moment
This “Now”
*For this termenology, the author is indebted to Tony Equale and his powerful book, The Mystery of Matter, available from his blog site, “Tony Equale’s blog”.
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Meditation is the Basic Tool includes a method of heightening sensory ( or as I prefer), Sensuous experience. Since all our information as ThinkingBodies is brought to us through the 5 senses, it makes “sense” to focus one’s awareness on ever greater participation in Sensual experience. We want to consciously gather and appreciate the incredibly beautiful sources of information that make up the matter of our lives.
It’s a simple concept and one that most people would welcome; an opportunity to enrich sensual experience.
As a practice, it forces me to pay more attention to the mountain and the microbe to marvel at the wondrous things we so often take for granted.
To this end, after certain meditation units are finished, there are basic recommendations for individuals to concentrate on specific senses over a period of one or two days.
Making this effort, besides the obvious benefit derived from increased sensuous experience, should increase the participants ability to practice meditation and mindfulness on a daily, pleasurable basis.
This daily practice in turn, sets the stage for carrying through the other Segments of this program of Stress Reduction: how to clarify one’s thinking; how to manage emotional response; how to control one’s anger; how to better deal with anxiety provoking situations.
A calm, directed self awareness, an ability to truly appreciate the human creatures that we are, the ability to face emotional challenges of all kinds, are certainly a goal well worth the time invested. Meditation helps to make the journey enjoyable.
We are all on the same journey. We all make our lives as we go along.