This weekend I attended two very epic yoga classes, both of which shared a common theme – the theme that most of what we perceive as reality is in fact a lie that is made up by our minds. Our minds like to chatter, chatter, chatter away. Most of what our minds chatter are thoughts … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
This week I resolve…
This week I resolve to attempt to give my full attention to the outer icing instead of thinking about how good the rich and creamy filling in the center will be/ usually is. I will do this by identifying a situation in my life that regularly causes my mind to wander to thoughts about the future, … Continue reading
What does it mean to be [present]
I found this among some old hand-written notes from my summer spent climbing trees two years ago. So simple, yet so powerful: TO BE: –> letting go of the past –> letting go of fears of the future I think I’m doing pretty well with the first part – both in terms of the more … Continue reading
This week I resolve to exert control where I’m struggling.
This week I resolve to take power back over a situation that’s been on my mind. I will do this by: 1) Identifying the situation and reflecting on concrete details of what it is about the situation that is getting to me. 2) Once I identify these elements, I will separate them into two piles … Continue reading