Jul

15

Follow the Rules in Order to Break Them

July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) sometimes have to follow the rules in order to change them.

Copyright (c) 2008 Jennifer Koretsky

So this past weekend Erin and I played house when we took my 6 & 5 year old cousins, Michael and Alex, for a night. These kids are insanely cute, but they’re a handful. Erin quickly deciphered Michael’s MO: if no one’s looking, the rules don’t apply.

At 6 years old, Michael has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. He’s got many ADHD traits, from hyperactivity to severe boredom after 60 seconds of inactivity. And keeping up with him is a challenge.

This is a preview of Follow the Rules in Order to Break Them. Read the full post (612 words, estimated 2:27 mins reading time)

Share This

May

30

Proper Zen Meditation Technique - Part 1

May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There are many different kinds of meditation techniques. The following is for floor seated meditation called “counting the breaths” in Soto style Zen.

Let us begin with posture. You should choose a zafu (meditative pillow) filled with kapok or buckwheat hull. A kapok filled zafu provides a firmer zafu which is conducive for longer meditative periods. The buckwheat filled zafu provides a softer zafu, sort of like sitting on sand. Some people prefer the buckwheat. If you have a hardwood floor you might want to consider a zabuton. A zabuton is a large square mat that you place the zafu in the center of. This will provide comfort for your ankles.

This is a preview of Proper Zen Meditation Technique - Part 1. Read the full post (335 words, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)

Share This

May

13

Vipassana Meditation Course - The Objective And Benefits

May 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Vipassana can be referred to as an ancient technique of meditation. The technique was rediscovered by Gautam the Buddha. This rediscovery was made about 2500 years ago.

This asana (posture) is taught by several instructors in India and many countries abroad. The instructions are mainly provided under the guidance of Sir S.N. Goenka. He is widely acclaimed as the principal teacher of Vipassana.

This form of meditation is known to promote conscious lifestyle changes and even works towards enhancing concentration of mind. The whole process also helps in providing deeper psychological introspection and ultimately results in certain behavioral changes that are long lasting.

This is a preview of Vipassana Meditation Course - The Objective And Benefits. Read the full post (559 words, estimated 2:14 mins reading time)

Share This

Mar

8

Tips On Managing Anxiety

March 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Finding someone that has not suffered from a degree of anxiety at some stage of their lives is very hard. It is estimated that over nineteen million people in the U.S. alone are having problems dealing with the feelings of anxiety. The effects can range from mild sensitivity right up to full blown debilitating and frightening episodes. The good news is that with the right attitude and some practice we can limit the effect that it has on our lives. These tips are based on my own experiences from many years of dealing with anxiety.

This is a preview of Tips On Managing Anxiety. Read the full post (550 words, estimated 2:12 mins reading time)

Share This

Feb

27

Stress Relief - How Not To Get Worried Sick

February 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

“You are what you think.” This statement and others like it can be found in the works of Shakespeare, Chekov, and Emerson, in the teachings of Lao-Tzu and Socrates, and even in the Bible. So, is there any current scientific proof or is this statement simply a wishful thought?

This is a preview of Stress Relief - How Not To Get Worried Sick. Read the full post (846 words, estimated 3:23 mins reading time)

Share This

Feb

12

Chakra Talk

February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Several years ago I was introduced to the concept of Chakras. Balancing Chakras became my tool to “see” into another’s body and discover what was blocking them from their best life. My clients were amazed at the clarity of information derived from these blocked Chakras. I soon discovered how much my clients benefited from a basic knowledge of the Chakras system and some simple techniques to clear the blocks themselves.

I work with seven Chakras. Others believe there are more Chakras (9, 11 and higher,) but for me, (I’m Irish), “7” is about as holy and lucky a number can get.

This is a preview of Chakra Talk. Read the full post (705 words, estimated 2:49 mins reading time)

Share This

Jan

24

You Are Being Guided

January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We human beings are instinctively being guided to evolve. As with all creatures, we must adapt to changes in our environment to survive and flourish. We can see evidence of this evolutionary trend in our physiology, our society, and in our technology. Our brains continue to develop, an increasingly large percentage of humanity is becoming literate and educated, and technology has provided immediate access to billions of people’s minds through phone cells and chip sets. Satellite and Internet infrastructure is providing a “global mind” where we see and think the same thing at the same time, as one consciousness. The critical mass of what we think shifts the consciousness of individuals on a global scale. How we think affects the quality of our life, and even our survival.

This is a preview of You Are Being Guided. Read the full post (600 words, estimated 2:24 mins reading time)

Share This

Close
E-mail It