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The Experiencing Self and the Remembering Self or Well-being and Happiness

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

http://www.adrtimes.com/articles/2011/10/18/daniel-kahneman-the-riddle-of-experience-vs-memory.html http://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_kahneman_the_riddle_of_experience_vs_memory.html Continue reading →

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Why do some divorcees recover more easily than others?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

A study on the personality trait for post-divorce resilience reported here suggests it has to do with high levels of self-compassion.  This quality is defined as “a combination of kindness toward oneself, recognition of common humanity, and the ability to let … Continue reading →

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Consider This on Self-Awareness

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

“If we were to make a list of people we don’t like – people we find obnoxious, threatening, or worthy of contempt – we would find out a lot about those aspects of ourselves that we can’t face. If we … Continue reading →

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Fear and Conflict

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

No one ever tells us to stop running away from fear. We are very rarely told to move closer, to just be there, to become familiar with fear. I once asked the Zen master Kobun Chino Roshi how he related … Continue reading →

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“Be Grateful to Everyone”

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Consider this: If we were to make a list of people we don’t like – people we find obnoxious, threatening, or worthy of contempt – we would find out a lot about those aspects of ourselves that we can’t face. … Continue reading →

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The Five Regrets of the Dying

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Below is a list excerpted from the post, The 5 Regrets Of The Dying: 1. I wish I['d] had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. [...] 2. I wish I … Continue reading →

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Mindful Parenting Bibliography

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

From Stephanie West Allen’s idealawg of November 11, 2010: Psychologist Jonathan Kaplan has compiled a list titled “Mindful Parenting Resources” [pdf]. From the introduction: There are many guides for mindful parenting. However, there seems to be little consensus about what … Continue reading →

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Empathy and Humankind

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

According to its website, For over 250 years the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) has been a cradle of enlightenment thinking and a force for social progress.  Our approach is multi-disciplinary, politically independent and combines cutting … Continue reading →

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The State of Mediator Impartiality

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

tricycle, the Buddhist Review,  introduced a new feature, “Dear Abbey Dharma”, in its Spring 2010 issue to offer advice to readers’ toughest Dhamma questions.  The column is authored by Sylvia Boorstein, a  psychotherapist and founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation … Continue reading →

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President Obama on the Birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted on June 19, 2010 by

I wish to convey my best wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Laureate, on the occasion of her 65th birthday on June 19.  Her determination, courage, and personal sacrifice in working for human rights … Continue reading →

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