…from Kristen Neff’s book ‘Self-compassion’. Click image to enlarge…
You can find Steven Stosny’s books here and his website here. If you’re not familiar with Kristen Neff, you can catch her bio and a few posts at HuffPo…
Crazy Train
Funny. A year ago this time I thought I was doing well to know that I could get off the Crazy Train. Now, thanks to the works of Brene Brown, Tara Brach and Kristin Neff I am realizing I don’t have to react to every opportunity to get on the train; I can respond to those opportunities by sitting at the station and watching the Crazy Train go by. It may seem silly to you, but it’s a big revelation for me…
:-D
I’m not much of an Ozzy Osbourne fan but I heard the words to this song for the first time today and I actually thought it was quite good…
Crazy,but that’s how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it’s not too late
To learn how to love
And forget how to hate
Mental wounds not healing
Drivin’ me insane
I’m going off the rails on a crazy train
I’ve listened to preachers
I’ve listened to fools
I’ve watched all the dropouts
Who make their own rules
One person conditioned to rule and control
The media sells it and you live the role
Mental wounds still screaming
Driving me insane
I’m going off the rails on a crazy train
I know that things are going wrong for me
You gotta listen to my words
Yeah
Heirs of a cold war
That’s what we’ve become
Inheriting troubles I’m mentally…
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Don’t take refuge in anything outside of you
Ahhh. And remember my good Christian friends who freak out at the ‘B word’ that Jesus said ‘the Kingdom of God’ is within you. If you practice ‘deep ecumenism‘ you may find that there is one river and many wells…
When the Buddha was very old,
just before he died, he said,
My dear friends, my dear disciples,
don’t take refuge in anything outside of you.
just before he died, he said,
My dear friends, my dear disciples,
don’t take refuge in anything outside of you.
In every one of us
there is a very safe island we can go to.
Every time you go home to that island
with mindful breathing, you create a space of
relaxation, concentration, and insight.
If you dwell on that island in yourself
with your mindful breathing, you are safe.
That is a place where you can take refuge
whenever you feel fearful, uncertain, or confused.
~~ Thich Nhat Hanh
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Mindfulness…
What is it? According to Kristen Neff…
How has it helped me? By giving me the ability to respond rather than react… Continue reading “Mindfulness…”
Self compassion and negative emotions…
Lately, I have been finding wisdom and refuge in Kristen Neff’s book Self-compassion [which I highly recommend!]. Here is a recent passage that resonated with me…
Defending Against Loss
Tara Brach writes:
The Buddha taught that we spend most of our life like children in a burning house, so entranced by our games that we don’t notice the flames, the crumbling walls, the collapsing foundation, the smoke all around us.
Full story at: Defending Against Loss | elephant journal.
You can listen to Tara teach on this topic here…
What is the Ability of Education?
Confidence is a tool you can use in your everyday life to do all kinds of cool stuff, not least to stop second-guessing yourself, manage your fears and become able to do more of the things that really matter to you.
But not many people realise that their self-confidence works just like a muscle – it grows in response to the level of performance required of it. Either you use it or you lose it. That’s why I’ve given you 63 ways to grow your confidence so that you can become a giant.
63 Ways to Build Self-Confidence
via Quote of the Day: What is the Ability of Education? – Lifehack.
Getting to the Root of Pain to Work Through It and Be Happy
“The secret of joy is the mastery of pain” ~Anais Nin
Full story at: Getting to the Root of Pain to Work Through It and Be Happy | Tiny Buddha.
5 Principles to Live by When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” ~ Maya Angelou
Full story at: 5 Principles to Live by When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way | Tiny Buddha.
How to Attract What You Want… Every Single Day
Andy Dooley writes:
When you roll out of bed in the morning, are you signaling a green light to the Universe by setting positive intentions for the day? Or do you begrudgingly get yourself ready and leave the house with a sense of dread about the day ahead?
via How to Attract What You Want… Every Single Day » FinerMinds.
4 Tips To Stop Saying Things You Wish You Could Take Back
Hayley Hobson
Last year I was back East visiting my parents for a few days when my mother and I got into one of our spats. I love my mother more than I can articulate, but we get into arguments every once in a while that leave us on non-speaking terms for days. Not good.
Continue reading “4 Tips To Stop Saying Things You Wish You Could Take Back”
When Things Get Crazy, Do This!
Christine Hassler writes:
How you respond to the not-so-good times is an even better reflection of how far you’ve come in your growth. Keep reading as I share a powerful meditation that will support being peaceful in the midst of a storm. By peaceful I don’t mean that you aren’t going to have emotions. You deserve to express your feelings when it feels like life is handing you a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Just don’t sit in them too long and become a victim. And don’t remain in such righteousness that you stop trusting the divine plan of the Uni-verse. Continue reading “When Things Get Crazy, Do This!”
The 7-Step Guide to Misery
Dr. Margaret Paul shares this handy guide:
I doubt that anyone would say out loud that they love being miserable. Yet many people wallow in misery, doing the same things over and over that create their misery. While life is often challenging, lonely and heartbreaking, misery is a choice.
Why would someone make the choice to be miserable? Because it is often a way of getting attention and of attempting to get someone else to be responsible for them. If this is what you want, here is a roadmap to make sure you accomplish your goal
Continue reading “The 7-Step Guide to Misery”
Creating an Unreal Other
Tara Brach writes:
It is easy to be untouched by stories we read in the newspaper, on the Internet or watch on the news about people suffering from unemployment, loss of loved ones, war or natural disasters. More and more, in our world, we have a sense of “unreal others.” Unless we are really awake, we don’t see the person we’re reading about as a real subjective being. We don’t have a sense of “the one who is looking out through those eyes or feeling with that heart.” The other is not real to us, and our hearts don’t respond with authentic compassion. Continue reading “Creating an Unreal Other”
The Top 5 Meditation Tracks You Need to Hear
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10 Reasons Why You’re Enough Just the Way You Are
Ally Palmer writes:
- Everyone’s a work in progress: Nobody’s perfect including yourself so stop putting so much pressure on yourself to be so.
- You have unique strengths: There’s a quality you have right now that someone else wishes they had. Stop focusing on what you don’t have and make the best of what you do.
- Your strength lies in your ability to be okay with your weaknesses: We don’t have to be ashamed of our weaknesses. We’re human, we all have them. When you simply accept that you have weaknesses, you can stop spending so much energy trying to hide them. Continue reading “10 Reasons Why You’re Enough Just the Way You Are”
How To Develop True Confidence
Brian Johnson shares:
What’s the number one goal in your life? Whether you’re looking to lose weight, land a great job, or find a great relationship, you’ll need confidence to reach your dream. But what does “confidence” even mean? This video gives you a surprising look at what it is, and how to rock it!
The truth about our childhood…
If this quote resonates with you, you might be pleased by this meditation from Tara Brach…
Is This the Greatest Secret to Getting Through the Tough Times?
The folks at FinerMinds write:
When you’re in the midst of a particularly challenging experience, it can feel like your happiness and power is at the complete mercy of whatever’s causing havoc in your life. But what we often forget is that during life’s storms and sunshine, we have an immense power that can never be taken from us: our choice.
In this empowering 46-minute video, the legendary Tony Robbins reveals how you can harness the power of choice to make better decisions, improve the quality of your life and pull yourself through even the toughest of times.
Tony Robbins is such an inspiration to us. His timeless and practical wisdom always makes sense no matter who you are, or what you’re going through. If you’re going through a difficult time, we hope that this video gives you the strength to turn things around.
via Is This the Greatest Secret to Getting Through the Tough Times?.
Another Way to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day
Carl Considine writes:
The life of Saint Patrick, the humble man from Britain who escaped Roman slavery and brought Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, is celebrated annually on March 17. Despite Saint Patrick’s successful Christian missionary work and his designation as the primary patron saint of Ireland, the day we commemorate his life has become associated with wearing outrageous clothing, drinking pints of Guinness, and being excessively inebriated. Without taking away the joy and camaraderie that many people feel when they celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, we should also remember Patrick’s admirable character by following his example and adhering to his moral teachings. Continue reading “Another Way to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day”
Daring Greatly read along…
Ordinary Courage
Full story at: daring greatly read-along #7.
Bright, Shiny Objects! 
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