Category Archives: 6) Breathing

This section deals with the breath in mindfulness practice, including meditation, relaxation, focus, and emotional balance.

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Can we choose reality? Depends on what you call ‘reality.’ We cannot choose to have gravity not exist. We cannot choose for photosynthesis to not happen in a living plant. But. . . We can choose how to behave, and … Continue reading

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Watch somebody when they are sleeping (don’t be creepy). You’ll notice that they are breathing from their stomach area, not their chest area. This is the natural way to breathe. Babies and animals do it naturally. Our bodies are in … Continue reading

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Have you ever noticed that when you go to a restaurant with a friend and are having a conversation, that there are LOTS of possible distractions around? Others talking, dishes clattering, people eating, music, kitchen sounds, smells, art on the … Continue reading

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I currently have a small eye twitch–in my right lower eyelid. Usually these things are related to stress. So, ok, I accept the stress; I don’t like it, but I accept it. And I’ve started to have a little fun … Continue reading

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Meditation: Taking your breath to dinner. When out to eat, u keep focus on yer dinner friend; More at http://www.gatehealing.com/blog/?p=96 www.twitter.com/gatehealing www.facebook.com/gatehealing

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(continued from www.gatehealing.com) First of all, I would like to clarify an often misunderstood idea of what meditation is about. Most people believe that meditation is meant to achieve total internal silence. This is not always the case. The real … Continue reading

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