WHY PRACTICE MINDFULNESS?
Richard J. Davidson is professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as well as founder and chair of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is also part of a select circle of scientists who are personally inspired and guided by the Dalai Lama. In this video titled How Mindfulness Changes the Emotional Life of our Brains, he reveals how he himself has changed course, and how mindfulness can help all of us to flourish. He also offers a revealing suggestion that mindfulness can be seen as Meta Cognition. Takeaway quote: ‘A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy...
Read MoreLEARNING FROM DREAMS
Dr. Deirdre Barrett is a Harvard University professor and a dream researcher. In this video, she gives examples of scientific discoveries prompted by dreams. They include the structure of benzene, and the final form of the periodic table of the elements. In other fields, musicians from Beethoven to Billy Joel and the Beatles have dreamed their tunes. The takeaway messages? 1. If there is a problem in your life, formulate it clearly as you go to sleep. It also helps to wish for suggestions for a solution in a dream. 2. When you wake up, take a moment to actively remember any dreams you had....
Read MoreLa pression est inévitable mais le stress est facultatif
Ce court exposé explore la différence entre la pression et le stress. Nous avons tous beaucoup de choses à faire, et certaines d’entre elles doivent être faites MAINTENANT. Même le chien sait nous faire pression quand il veut sortir! En étant attentifs et centrés, nous pouvons éviter de transformer la pression en stress.
Read MoreTHE GREAT COMPASSION MANTRA
Em D Bm Em Bm
Compassion’s a flower, the loveliest flower, in the heart’s garden.
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