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Live mindfully

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#just breath

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om bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ tát savitúr váreṇ(i)yaṃ bhárgo devásya dhīmahi dhíyo yó naḥ prachodayāt

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Marshall Rosenberg (October 6, 1934 – February 7, 2015) was an American psychologist, mediator, author and teacher. Starting in the early 1960s he developed Nonviolent Communication, a process for supporting partnership and resolving conflict within people, in relationships, and in society. He worked worldwide as a peacemaker and founded the Center for Nonviolent Communication,[1] an international non-profit organization [2] for which he served as Director of Educational Services.

Bibliography

(2012) Living Nonviolent Communication: Practical Tools to Connect and Communicate Skillfully in Every Situation. (288 pages; compilation of prior short works) Sounds True. ISBN 978-1604077872

(2005) Being Me, Loving You: A Practical Guide to Extraordinary Relationships. (80 pages) ISBN 978-1892005168

(2005) Practical Spirituality: The Spiritual Basis of Nonviolent Communication. (32 pages) ISBN 978-1892005144

(2005) Speak Peace in a World of Conflict: What You Say Next Will Change Your World. (240 pages) Encinitas, CA: PuddleDancer Press. ISBN 1-892005-17-4

(2005) The Surprising Purpose of Anger: Beyond Anger Management: Finding the Gift. (48 pages) ISBN 978-1892005151

(2004) Getting Past the Pain Between Us: Healing and Reconciliation Without Compromise. (48 pages) ISBN 978-1892005076

(2004) The Heart of Social Change: How to Make a Difference in Your World. (45 pages) ISBN 978-1892005106

(2004) Raising Children Compassionately: Parenting the Nonviolent Communication Way. (48 pages) ISBN 978-1892005090

(2004) Teaching Children Compassionately: How Students and Teachers Can Succeed with Mutual Understanding (41 pages) ISBN 978-1892005113

(2004) We Can Work It Out: Resolving Conflicts Peacefully and Powerfully. (32 pages) ISBN 978-1892005120

(2003) Life-Enriching Education: NVC Helps Schools Improve Performance, Reduce Conflict and Enhance Relationships. (192 pages) Encinitas, CA: PuddleDancer Press. ISBN 1-892005-05-0

(2003) Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. (222 pages) Second Edition. Encinitas, CA: PuddleDancer Press. ISBN 1-892005-03-4

(1986) Duck Tales and Jackal Taming Hints. Booklet. (Out of Print)

(1983) A Model for Nonviolent Communication. (35 pages) Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers. ISBN 0865710295

(1972) A Manual for "Responsible" Thinking and Communicating. (55 pages) St. Lois, MI: Community Psychological Consultants

(1972) Mutual Education: Toward Autonomy and Interdependence. Bernie Straub Publishing Co. (Out of Print) ISBN 0-87562-040-X

(1968) Diagnostic Teaching Special Child Publications (Out of Print) ISBN 0-87562-013-2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Rosenberg

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Directed by Max Pugh & Marc J. Francis and narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, WALK WITH ME is a cinematic journey into the world of mindfulness - the practice of bringing one’s attention to the present moment - and world-famous Thich Nhat Hanh, known as “The Father of Mindfulness”, “The Other Dalai Lama” and “The Zen Master who fills stadiums”. Filmed over three years and with unprecedented access, this visceral film offers a rare insight into a community of people who have left their families and given up all their possessions to practice the art of mindfulness at the Plum Village monastery in rural France.

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Mindful eating

People are paying so much attention on what they eat (and spend a lot), but less on how they eat it.

One concept of MINDFUL EATING, which you might try to apply more in your daily life is "BASICS": - Breathe and belly check for hunger - Assess your food - Slow down - Investigate your hunger throughout the meal - Chew your food thouroughly - Savor your food (celebrate food and life)

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How to “Notice-Shift-Rewire”

Notice: The first step is to Notice – become aware of where your attention is directed. In most cases, you will likely find that your attention is scattered – involved in the ordinary mental habit that psychologists call “mind wandering.”

Shift: The second step is to Shift – to redirect your attention to the present moment. You can do this by bringing your attention to any object of focus, the breath, sounds around you, sensations in your body or even something to feel grateful for.

Rewire: The final step is to Rewire – to take just 15 to 30 seconds to really savor this experience and to reinforce the shift you just made at the level of neurobiology.

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There is no time like the present

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Mind

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Your brain hallucinates your conscious reality

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You have arrived

In the pursuit of peace, happiness, love and other pleasant emotions it is easy in today’s media-driven world to fall into the trap of believing these inner experiences are the result of changing, improving and perfecting our physical body or circumstances. How often for example have you thought: I will be able to relax when I get everything done I will experience love when I meet my soul mate I will feel successful only if I get the promotion Thinking you need to have a prestigious career, a big bank account, social significance and the right relationships are the main causes of unhappiness and discontentment on the planet. Yes, these things are nice to have and can at times make life a bit easier but to enjoy contentment and peace of mind it might be helpful to explore the possibility that these external things don’t need to have any relationship with how good you feel on the inside… Looking to achieve serenity from life’s circumstances leads only to short moments of peace, love or happiness because careers, relationships, finances and all other aspects of life are in a constant state of change… So much energy and time is invested in the never-ending pursuit of happy ever-after. The place you really want to get to is here and now. The person you really want to be is who you are right now. By fully accepting the present moment – even if it’s not perfect – you have an authentic chance to achieve peace of mind and happiness… What if life is not about getting anywhere but fully engaging with the present moment, as it is. So take a breath and relax. You've actually already arrived! With love, Ela from Mindful Brain

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Sometimes we look back in life and feel that was nothing like I expected, yet everything I needed. Take refuge in don’t know...

Story:

A wise man lost his favourite horse, and the neighbors were saying “Ah, that’s bad”. He replied: “I don’t know. Maybe.” The following day the horse appears again, together with many other horses. The neighbors say “Ah, that’s good!”. He replied: “I don’t know. Maybe." His son, playing with one of the new horses, falls down and breaks his leg. The neighbors interpret this as unfortunate. The wise man replies: “I don’t know. Maybe.” One week later, the country is in now in sudden war, and every young man in the village needs to fight. His soon is exempted, because his leg is broken and he cannot walk. The neighbours said he is a lucky man. But he says: “I don’t know. Maybe.” 

Recommended reading: Pema Chödrön's Comfortable With Uncertainty