In today’s rapidly evolving world of technological advancements, social transformations, and global uncertainties, self-development and self-reflection have become more important than ever. These practices offer you tools to navigate the dynamic world we live in and cope effectively with the changes unfolding around you. Self-development involves a conscious effort to enhance your knowledge, skills, and…
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In our fast-paced and demanding world, many individuals find themselves constantly engaged in tasks and responsibilities that can leave them feeling exhausted. While it may seem counterintuitive to take a break during the day, scientific research has shown that incorporating naps into your routine can have numerous benefits, particularly for those who are task-driven. This…
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There are two items that we forgot to include in yesterday’s issue of Heart and Mind Matters, so we are sending this special message out… hope you don’t mind! One is that TONIGHT you can experience the chartres labyrinth in the Adirondack Mountains in New York State (that Tina is going to walk several times…
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Let me ask you a question. (This is Neil asking, by the way.) Do you have a personal philosophy? Or have you more or less accepted a series of beliefs and ways of being that have been handed down to you through your family, culture, and geographical area? If you said yes to the latter…
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I may have published this list before, but it’s simply the most concise and complete list of guidelines for living a great life that I’ve ever seen, so I want to share it again. Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio. “To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the…
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This past weekend we celebrated my mom’s 80th birthday with not one but TWO surprise birthday parties! She loved seeing so many of the people that she loves gathered together in one room…. especially her three children. We had not all been in the same room for ten years! Needless to say, she was over…
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Recently, the topic of mindfulness and meditation has been showing up in nearly every arena of my life; the Universe works in wonderous ways. Last Monday morning, the ‘day after’ the Peace Weekend (for which the preparations had occupied much of my time throughout the month of March) I realized it was time to get…
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In March of 2018, I created a facebook live video to share a process that a friend had shared with me. The process is, essentially, to start your day listening to a piece of upbeat music, dancing along, then saying “Yes!” with huge enthusiasm and a powerful fist bump in the air. Repeat the “Yes!”…
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I love the phrase, ‘Rooted in Peace’, which describes how we live the Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart. As we walk the path of the Shin Dao, we lead the way with peaceful hearts and minds. We do our best to be at peace with ourselves, be at peace with our environment,…
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A facebook friend posted this story last week, and I was so moved, I have to share with you. A kindness like this is what continues to foster my belief that humanity is good at its core. Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was…
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