Have you ever wondered how everything seems to go right for some people, while others just keep beating their heads against the wall? Or after they learned to stop beating themselves up, they are lost in disappointment and regret; going round in circles, wondering why things are so hard. How many people do you know who are always blaming life, other people, and the past, for the difficulties in their life? [...]
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If you don’t have a goal how will you arrive? And, if you are so focused that you forget where you are, how will you know where to begin? To pursue your dreams, and to live fully in the present, that is the key. [...] The relationship you have with others, whatever sort of relationship that may be – professional, romantic, and everything in between—is inevitably a reflection of the relationship you have with yourself. That means that any internal conflict you have within yourself— any conflict of values, or unfinished business – will show up on the outside. [...] It is a lot simpler than most people think to have your head meet your heart and your body and to tap into that inexhaustible source inside at will, whenever you need to, or want to. [...] To listen to this article click here People often ask about silence and how silent our retreats are and why. And whether there’s any talking at all, if they get some guidance from us, the teachers. Well, the answer to that is yes, we give some very specific guidance and instruction; and yes, these [...] Retreat February 12-15 Meditations on Love The ancient Greeks had many words for it, while we have only one. We send it in emails, and at the end of messages, without a thought. We may long for another person, and yet we use that same word, with great intensity. We may use [...] A silent meditation retreat in California over the New Year holiday. We will use the healing process of vipassana, or insight meditation. It will integrate techniques that help you truly bring meditation practice into your everyday life. Beginners are welcome. Meditation is not something to isolate you from the world. It is something to [...] Did you ever buy a gadget or new software only to discover that both the manual and the quick-start guide were missing? [...] Get the Life You Want November 6-8 The best metaphors make you laugh and think in new ways. Here’s one that’s great to use with a live audience. It’s one of my favorites. You can go over the top with it – if that’s your style. … Imagine yourself locked in a prison cell. You have a key that will allow you to escape. But the prison cell is cozy and safe. Instead of leaving your prison you study the history of keys, write a treatise or two on imprisonment. Your are invited to deliver lectures at important conferences, and you receive numerous awards. But the cell is safe and familiar. [...] A Meditation Retreat is an ideal way to begin to learn to meditate. Beginners often say that they are not ready to come to a retreat yet. In fact, coming to a retreat is the very best way to establish a working understanding of meditation, [...] |
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