Practicing Open-Mindedness
April, 2021
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April 28, 2021 - I was thinking about approaching conversation and connection to others from the point of view of learning something from the interaction, rather than getting your point across. I grew in a family, maybe like most, where being right was the important thing, not necessarily being informed. So, it’s something I’m working on, and in our current misinformation/disinformation climate, it seems of great value.
I found this from the Bhagavad Gita in relation to this idea:
“Because this world is a learning ground, a place to discipline, train, and elevate all beings. If we decline to learn we cannot derive the benefits of the schooling.”
Love this part…”If we decline to learn we cannot derive the benefits of the schooling.”
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Using Breath for Connection
April 16, 2021 - The breath is probably the simplest method we have to remind ourselves that we are part of something bigger. The idea that if we deeply connect to the breath, we also connect to something much bigger than ourselves. I really love that.
I really like this section from one of th...
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Listening to Your Body, Heart and Mind
April 30, 2021 - I have been having some pain in the neck and left shoulder on and off for maybe 20 years or so. It’s been one of those things that comes and goes…most of that time on the “goes” end of the scale. But, lately it’s been pretty consistent so I decided some intervention would be a go...
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Loving Kindness
April 21, 2021 - Today is a good day to practice the Loving Kindness meditation.
