Tara Brach is one of my favorite teachers. Here she talks about loving ourselves into healing with the practice of RAIN: Radical Self-Compassion
Radical Self-Compassion
Nature, Nurture And Your Politics
When most of us think about how we came to our political views, we often give a straightforward answer. We believe our stances on taxes, immigration or national security are shaped by those around us — our friends, parents, teachers. We assume our life experiences are the root of our political ideologies. But what if there is something deeper in us that drives the music we listen to, the food we eat — even the politicians that we elect? This week, we explore the role of biology in shaping our political identities: Nature, Nurture And Your Politics
Struggle with mindfulness? This two-minute walking meditation is a game-changer https://t.co/7VFvEgx2I7
Struggle with mindfulness? This two-minute walking meditation is a game-changer https://t.co/7VFvEgx2I7
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The Danger Of Being Around Stressed People
The effect being around stressed people has on the brain. Source: The Danger Of Being Around Stressed People – PsyBlog
This Dark Short Film Imagines A World Where Drones Are More Dangerous Than Nuclear Bombs
Just plug in your targets’ unique demographics and the “smart” weapons will annihilate them immediately. Source: This Dark Short Film Imagines A World Where Drones Are More Dangerous Than Nuclear Bombs
What Is a “Bump Stock” And Why Is It So Dangerous?
The shooter who recently terrorized the Las Vegas strip, leaving 59 dead and hundreds injured, used gun modifications called “bump stocks” to make his rifles even deadlier. But what are they exactly? Source: What Is a “Bump Stock” And Why Is It So Dangerous?
6 Ways Highly Emotionally Intelligent People Deal With Anger #recommendedread
Research shows that a hostile communication style will drive people away: Whether you’re aggressive or passive-aggressive, people will react negatively to you. They will feel uncomfortable, they won’t understand what is going on, and they’ll want to get away from you. Source: 6 Ways Highly Emotionally Intelligent People Deal With Anger | Psychology Today
Anger and Cancer: Is There a Relationship?
Intense, persistent, and suppressed anger may have a connection to cancer. Source: Anger and Cancer: Is There a Relationship? | Psychology Today
The Reasons For Hanger
Blood sugar crashes begone! Source: The Reasons For Hanger – mindbodygreen
Loss and Anger
Anger is often a four letter word in our society.
Source: Loss and Anger | Hello Grief
Anger
“The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present.” — Barbara De Angelis
Source: SimpleReminders.com — “The more anger towards the past you carry in your…
How Buddhism Helped Eric Ripert Tame His Anger
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. But if you’re a Michelin Star chef with a restaurant to run, you’re going to need a better coping strategy.
Source: Heaven’s Kitchen: How Buddhism Helped Eric Ripert Tame His Anger | Big Think
If another can easily anger you
“If another can easily anger you, it is because you are off balance with yourself.” — Unknown Author
Source: mysimplereminders
Dangers of the “Blame Game” (& What Blame Really Reveals)
In inter-personal relationships, the one playing the blame game will never really find happiness as they won’t ever fully experience their own power, they’re giving it away with the blame to someone else. So, instead of indulging in the game, here’s what you can do when the beast of blame rears its ugly head.
Read more: Dangers of the “Blame Game” (& What Blame Really Reveals) –
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