Mindfulness - TBD2024-03-29T11:01:21Zhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/forum/topics/mindfulness?groupUrl=kooner-s-landing&commentId=1991841%3AComment%3A1994128&groupId=1991841%3AGroup%3A1397899&feed=yes&xn_auth=no“Much of spiritual work is sl…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-28:1991841:Comment:20206122024-03-28T15:13:32.382ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>“Much of spiritual work is slowing down enough to let our minds come into harmony with our hearts.” - Ram Dass</p>
<p>“Much of spiritual work is slowing down enough to let our minds come into harmony with our hearts.” - Ram Dass</p> "The greatest weapon against…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-27:1991841:Comment:20206602024-03-27T14:28:05.277ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."<br/>~ William James</p>
<p>"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."<br/>~ William James</p> "To perceive the world differ…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-26:1991841:Comment:20206562024-03-26T16:00:19.675ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>"To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds."<br/> ~ William James</p>
<p>"To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds."<br/> ~ William James</p> "Our inner monsters are not g…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-25:1991841:Comment:20203512024-03-25T12:56:01.963ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>"Our inner monsters are not going to let us have a moment's peace until we pay attention to them...What am I keeping hidden about myself and projecting onto others."<br/> ~ Poppy Jamie</p>
<p>"Our inner monsters are not going to let us have a moment's peace until we pay attention to them...What am I keeping hidden about myself and projecting onto others."<br/> ~ Poppy Jamie</p> "Happiness is not something t…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-24:1991841:Comment:20205122024-03-24T14:02:21.645ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>"Happiness is not something that exists out there. It’s not something waiting to be discovered. Happiness arises from mindfulness, from acceptance, and from meeting even the most difficult experiences with compassion."<br/> ~ Bodhipaksa</p>
<p>"Happiness is not something that exists out there. It’s not something waiting to be discovered. Happiness arises from mindfulness, from acceptance, and from meeting even the most difficult experiences with compassion."<br/> ~ Bodhipaksa</p> "Difficult truth: A lot of pe…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-23:1991841:Comment:20205062024-03-23T14:38:59.218ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>"Difficult truth: A lot of people are practicing emotional avoidance and calling it a positive mindset.” ~Unknown</p>
<p>"Difficult truth: A lot of people are practicing emotional avoidance and calling it a positive mindset.” ~Unknown</p> "Bringing order to clutter, I…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-23:1991841:Comment:20205892024-03-23T14:37:10.634ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>"Bringing order to clutter, I begin to see, is not just about putting my spices in alphabetical order. It’s about balancing the twin poles of spiritual life: cherishing life and holding it sacred, while knowing that it will pass away." - Anne Cushman</p>
<p>"Bringing order to clutter, I begin to see, is not just about putting my spices in alphabetical order. It’s about balancing the twin poles of spiritual life: cherishing life and holding it sacred, while knowing that it will pass away." - Anne Cushman</p> Starting today, I have a new…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-21:1991841:Comment:20204422024-03-21T13:33:22.779ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>Starting today, I have a new opportunity, the opportunity to practice what I preach. My regular postings here will likely become a bit erratic, as I am having all of my teeth extracted in preparation for treatment of an oral cancer. The prognosis is good, 80-90% likely curable, but the obstacle has become my path for now.</p>
<p>Starting today, I have a new opportunity, the opportunity to practice what I preach. My regular postings here will likely become a bit erratic, as I am having all of my teeth extracted in preparation for treatment of an oral cancer. The prognosis is good, 80-90% likely curable, but the obstacle has become my path for now.</p> The Guest House
This being hu…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-21:1991841:Comment:20203282024-03-21T13:25:19.801ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>The Guest House</p>
<p><span>This being human is a guest house.</span><br></br><span>Every morning a new arrival.</span><br></br><br></br><span>A joy, a depression, a meanness,</span><br></br><span>some momentary awareness comes</span><br></br><span>As an unexpected visitor.</span><br></br><br></br><span>Welcome and entertain them all!</span><br></br><span>Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,</span><br></br><span>who violently sweep your house</span><br></br><span>empty of its furniture,</span><br></br><span>still treat each guest…</span></p>
<p>The Guest House</p>
<p><span>This being human is a guest house.</span><br/><span>Every morning a new arrival.</span><br/><br/><span>A joy, a depression, a meanness,</span><br/><span>some momentary awareness comes</span><br/><span>As an unexpected visitor.</span><br/><br/><span>Welcome and entertain them all!</span><br/><span>Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,</span><br/><span>who violently sweep your house</span><br/><span>empty of its furniture,</span><br/><span>still treat each guest honorably.</span><br/><span>He may be clearing you out</span><br/><span>for some new delight.</span><br/><br/><span>The dark thought, the shame, the malice,</span><br/><span>meet them at the door laughing,</span><br/><span>and invite them in.</span><br/><br/><span>Be grateful for whoever comes,</span><br/><span>because each has been sent</span><br/><span>as a guide from beyond.</span></p>
<p><span>Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks</span></p> "Most people try to squeeze t…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2024-03-20:1991841:Comment:20204402024-03-20T14:45:04.972ZPartTimeBrewerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/PartTimeBrewer
<p>"Most people try to squeeze their uncomfortable thoughts into a wardrobe for so long, thinking they are keeping that room tidy, but when it's one rubber ducky too much, the entire wardrobe explodes."<br/> ~ Angelika Alana</p>
<p>"Most people try to squeeze their uncomfortable thoughts into a wardrobe for so long, thinking they are keeping that room tidy, but when it's one rubber ducky too much, the entire wardrobe explodes."<br/> ~ Angelika Alana</p>