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Mindfulness by itself is not at all how you get free of suffering. Real mindfulness will actually make you more aware of how much you are suffering and will make you resolve to try to do more about it. But it won’t be by just sitting and being more mindful. - Robert Thurman
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The right discipline consists, not in external compulsion, but in habits of mind which lead spontaneously to desirable rather than undesirable activities. - Bertrand Russell
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In her book, Happiness Becomes You: A Guide To Changing Your Life For Good, singer Tina Turner says it’s always possible to life your own spirits “through relatively simple efforts” such as: “Focusing your mind, doing yoga, running, swimming, working out, practicing breathing exercises, taking a walk, ‘shaking’ it off, stopping for a time out nap can sometimes work wonders. If these methods aren’t effective at raising your state of mind, you can explore others ways, such as prayer, chanting, meditation or study. Choose whatever path works best for you.”
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The Buddha said if you believe in something that your reason and common sense say couldn’t be true, that belief will cripple you mentally. - Robert Thurman
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Buddhism is categorized as a world religion, but the Buddha was not a prophet. He did not promise to save anybody, and he openly proclaimed that God, as understood in his day as Brahma, the creator, was not able to do so either. Instead, he said people could save themselves from suffering by learning about their own nature and understanding their reality as relational beings. - Robert Thurman
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Over the last decades new terms have been coined to describe groups of people according to their birth years: baby boomers (1946-1964, millennials (1981-1986) , gen X (1965-1980), gen z (1997-2012).
Now there is a new term – perennials – which places people into a group not based upon birth years but upon continuing engagement with life in a wide variety of ways and patterns. The term “perennials” was introduced in 2016 by writer and entrepreneur Gina Pell who coined it as a response to “to Millennial-bashing in the media: Millennials were called lazy, entitled, non-committal, unrealistic, selfie-obsessed posers.”
Rejecting the simplistic notion of stereotyping women and men into tight age categories she writes: “being a millennial doesn’t have to mean living in your parents’ basement, growing an artisan beard, and drinking craft beer. Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis. And you don’t have to be a number anymore. You’re relevant. You’re ever blooming. You’re perennial.” Pell considered this issue more deeply and came to the conclusion that, in the 21st century, age is not the defining way of viewing and understanding others.
As a corrective to placing people into an age box, Pell describes perennials as “ever-blooming, relevant people of all ages who live in the present time, know what’s happening in the world, stay current with technology, and have friends of all ages. Perennials get involved, stay curious, mentor others, and are passionate, compassionate, creative, confident, collaborative, global-minded risk takers, and who know how to hustle. Perennials comprise an inclusive, enduring mind-set, not a diverse demographic.”
And, she adds that people perennials transcend age, race, gender, religion, socioeconomic group, and other categories that tend to separate, silo, and divide us.”
Interestingly, the word perennial now appears in some dictionaries with this definition: “an older person, especially one whose mindset, lifestyle, skills, or interests defy generational labels and stereotypes.” Pell, however, believes that a perennial can be a person of any age and not only one who is “older”.
Some prominent examples of perennials, past and present, include:
• Tony Bennett collaborating with Lady Gaga by recording music together;
• Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone continuing to make movies in their 70s;
• Ringo Star and Paul McCartney still performing in their 80s;
• Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski (1812-1887) who wrote his first book in 1830, when he was a teenager and published 600 books during his lifetime;
• Buddha who died in his 80th year but had taught continuously for 45 years offering a final teaching from his death bed.
Perennials appear in all ages, interests, races, and genders but what they have in common is curiosity, creativity, and commitment to remain engaged with their world. In short, perennial people are ever blooming. They are the ageless generation.
Now there is a new term – perennials – which places people into a group not based upon birth years but upon continuing engagement with life in a wide variety of ways and patterns. The term “perennials” was introduced in 2016 by writer and entrepreneur Gina Pell who coined it as a response to “to Millennial-bashing in the media: Millennials were called lazy, entitled, non-committal, unrealistic, selfie-obsessed posers.”
Rejecting the simplistic notion of stereotyping women and men into tight age categories she writes: “being a millennial doesn’t have to mean living in your parents’ basement, growing an artisan beard, and drinking craft beer. Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis. And you don’t have to be a number anymore. You’re relevant. You’re ever blooming. You’re perennial.” Pell considered this issue more deeply and came to the conclusion that, in the 21st century, age is not the defining way of viewing and understanding others.
As a corrective to placing people into an age box, Pell describes perennials as “ever-blooming, relevant people of all ages who live in the present time, know what’s happening in the world, stay current with technology, and have friends of all ages. Perennials get involved, stay curious, mentor others, and are passionate, compassionate, creative, confident, collaborative, global-minded risk takers, and who know how to hustle. Perennials comprise an inclusive, enduring mind-set, not a diverse demographic.”
And, she adds that people perennials transcend age, race, gender, religion, socioeconomic group, and other categories that tend to separate, silo, and divide us.”
Interestingly, the word perennial now appears in some dictionaries with this definition: “an older person, especially one whose mindset, lifestyle, skills, or interests defy generational labels and stereotypes.” Pell, however, believes that a perennial can be a person of any age and not only one who is “older”.
Some prominent examples of perennials, past and present, include:
• Tony Bennett collaborating with Lady Gaga by recording music together;
• Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone continuing to make movies in their 70s;
• Ringo Star and Paul McCartney still performing in their 80s;
• Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski (1812-1887) who wrote his first book in 1830, when he was a teenager and published 600 books during his lifetime;
• Buddha who died in his 80th year but had taught continuously for 45 years offering a final teaching from his death bed.
Perennials appear in all ages, interests, races, and genders but what they have in common is curiosity, creativity, and commitment to remain engaged with their world. In short, perennial people are ever blooming. They are the ageless generation.
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A recent study examined the effects of sound meditation, specifically Tibetan singing bowl meditation, on mood, anxiety, pain, and spiritual well-being. Sixty-two women and men, average age 49.7 years, participated.
The results are fascinating . . .
As compared with meditation, following the sound meditation participants reported significantly less tension, anger, fatigue, and depressed mood Additionally, participants who were previously inexperienced with this type of meditation experienced a significantly greater reduction in tension compared with participants experienced in this meditation. Feeling of spiritual well-being significantly increased across all participants.
Researchers concluded that Tibetan singing bowl meditation may be a "feasible low-cost low technology intervention for reducing feelings of tension, anxiety, and depression, and increasing spiritual well-being" and is especially useful in decreasing tension in individuals who have no experience with singing bowls and sound baths.
Sound bath here at the studio is this Friday (8/25) 6:30 - 8 pm.
The results are fascinating . . .
As compared with meditation, following the sound meditation participants reported significantly less tension, anger, fatigue, and depressed mood Additionally, participants who were previously inexperienced with this type of meditation experienced a significantly greater reduction in tension compared with participants experienced in this meditation. Feeling of spiritual well-being significantly increased across all participants.
Researchers concluded that Tibetan singing bowl meditation may be a "feasible low-cost low technology intervention for reducing feelings of tension, anxiety, and depression, and increasing spiritual well-being" and is especially useful in decreasing tension in individuals who have no experience with singing bowls and sound baths.
Sound bath here at the studio is this Friday (8/25) 6:30 - 8 pm.
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Buddhism is not built upon theism, but instead upon understanding the true nature of reality. So those who cannot force themselves to believe in God can find a spiritual sanctuary and feel that there is another path to transcendence. Many Western Buddhists come to Buddhism because, among other reasons, they have a desire to find a spiritual path that gives meaning to life, but they cannot accept the doctrine of a god. - Anam Thubten
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I have spoken of people who were eminent in one way or another. But in actual fact I have been quite so often impressed by mend and women of no eminence. What I have found most unforgettable is a certain kind of moral quality, a quality of self-righteousness, whether in private live, in public affairs, or in the pursuit of truth.
- Bertrand Russell
- Bertrand Russell
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Self-control is the ability to resist your impulses, delay gratification, regulate your emotions, and manage your actions. You can’t take control of your life without being able to control yourself. - Lane Goodwin