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Optimism is Good for Your Brain

Optimism is Good for Your Brain

Focusing on positive experiences comes naturally for some.  For the rest of us it is good to know that it is a skill that we can learn.  When we mentally relive good experiences, it starts to rewire the brain making it easier and easier to access those positive times....

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Default Mode Network

Default Mode Network

Some people say that that they can't meditate because their mind wanders too much.  But this is normal for everyone. The brain is actually hardwired to wander.  There is an interconnected network of brain regions that becomes active when the mind is at rest and it is...

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Awareness

Awareness

Awareness by John Astin her gaze is so constant, our every move watched with such affection, a ceaseless vigil without condition or agenda, silent, patient, unrelenting in her embrace. There is endless room in  the heart of this lover, infinite space for whatever...

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Unconditional by Jennifer Welwood

Unconditional by Jennifer Welwood

A lovely poem about mindfulness and overcoming resistance.... Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere. Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who lives within. Opening to my loss, I gain the embrace of the universe. Surrendering into...

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Caring

Caring

For someone to develop genuine compassion towards others, first he or she must have a basis upon which to cultivate compassion, and that basis is the ability to connect to one’s own feelings
 and to care for one’s own welfare...
 Caring for others requires caring for...

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