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August 4, 2017
An Amazing Grandpa And His DIY Theme Park
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One very lucky little girl received an amazing gift from her Grandpa, a theme park in his backyard! His intent was to build something special for his granddaughter – to create memories and a special bond and to make sure she knows just how much she means to him. This video is definitely a “feel good” story that is sure to make you smile! What an incredible gift and talent this Grandpa possesses.
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August 2, 2017
Love the World
Are we really so separate?
The Practice:
Love the world.
Why?
Your brain evolved in three stages (to simplify a complex process):
Reptile – Brainstem, focused on AVOIDING harm Mammal – Limbic system, focused on APPROACHING rewards Primate – Cortex, focused on ATTACHING to “us”With a fun use (to me, at least) of animal themes, the first JOT in this series – pet the lizard – was about how to soothe the most ancient structures of the brain, the ones that manage the first emotion of all: fea...
July 30, 2017
The Ongoing of Relatedness
On May 24, 2017, Rick discusses several topics regarding mindfulness applied to relationships.
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July 28, 2017
What Happens If All The Bees Die?
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This video explains how important bees are to us and why we shouldn’t swat them. And since this is actually happening now, it’s important that we learn about the affect it has on the plants we depend on!
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July 26, 2017
See Your Part
What’s your own role?
The Practice:
See your part.
Why?
In situations or relationships with any kind of difficulty – tension, feeling hurt, conflicts, mismatches of wants . . . the usual crud – it’s natural to focus on what others have done that’s problematic.
This could be useful for a while: it can energize you, bring insight into what the real priorities are for you, and help you see more clearly what you’d like others to change.
But there is also a cost: fixating on the harms (actual or...
July 23, 2017
Living Like Milk and Water with Others
Rick talks about social and communal harmony and what your path of happiness is? What is it made of and what aids or supports it?
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July 21, 2017
Your Brain is Actually Two Brains!
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In this interesting video, CGP Grey explains what happens when you split your brain into it’s two hemispheres. Interesting things happen!
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July 19, 2017
Feel Already Full
Is there enough?
The Practice:
Feel already full.
Why?
One slice of the pie of life feels relaxed and contented. And then there is that other slice, in which we feel driven and stressed. Trying to get pleasures, avoid pains, pile up accomplishments and recognitions, be loved by more people. Lose more weight, try to fill the hole in the heart. Slake the thirst, satisfy the hunger. Strive, strain, press.
This other slice is the conventional strategy for happiness. We pursue it for four reasons....
July 16, 2017
The Benefits of Impermanence
“The Benefits of Impermanence” More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here.
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July 14, 2017
Therapy Dogs Help Kids
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Among the good news in life are these amazing therapy dogs who help kids that have suffered from trauma, open up and tell their stories.
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