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Obviously I have way too much free-time!

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
A few more thoughts ... on a roll ...

"It really is a phenomenal challenge to respond to negativity with genuine compassion because you realise that nobody would think or act that wayif they felt genuinely happy within themselves.

"Your ego is that part of you that always wants to be right and has to prove that everyone who disagrees with you is foolish."

"Getting all worked up whenever you encounter a human being who holds different opinions from you is a VERY frustrating way 2 live. That is NOT very wise if you ask me!"

"Different people have had different life experiences so it is ONLY natural that they will arrive at a different collection of views & opinions."

"I get along well with most people because I don't try to persuade them that my opinions are better than their opinions."

Irony in that? :)

Plus Lewis - "Meditation is FAR more than simply relaxing. True meditation is about completely transforming your mind (and transcending your ego)."

"If you need to resort to insults then you have just lost the argument."

"If everybody meditated, the world would be a FAR nicer place in which to live."

"Sometimes men & women & children & families & doctors love to enjoy the NEXT reality of life!"

Yes - flying afterward ... hmmm :)

"That is VERY primitive thinking if you ask me."

"I could tell you what I think but you probably wouldn't like it."

"Sing -> I think that men & women should enjoy their lives with or without their husbands and wives." plus FLOW :)

"If you want to be TRULY happy, you need to learn how to laugh at all the antics of your ego."

Yes ... then reading Palmo - you forget! - that is PRECISELY why you have Alfred and lounge sheets and Twyman and ...

:)
 

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Oh yes ... VERY same day - I had totally forgotten about the tennis - Nadal wins a fifth-set tie-break after losing the first set 6-0!

Nadal US Open tennis 2018

Cheers!
 

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
More interesting emails -

There are literally dozens of different ways people meditate. You have to experiment a little to find one method that suits your own unique personality & temperament.

Stress can do serious things to your body and mind. If I didn't meditate I think I would be an absolute basket-case :)

Meditation is just like playing the piano or any other pursuit - you can't expect to be brilliant at it after one or two lessons. Practice makes perfect ...

Here's a book that may be helpful - but there are literally hundreds! -

https://www.amazon.com/Hurry-Up-Meditate-Starter-Better/dp/1559393068

These sites may also be useful or informative -

Practicing Mindfulness for Busy People

Meditation Archive

10 Tips To Start Being Mindful Now - Mindful

9 Ways Mindfulness Reduces Stress - Mindful

Myths about meditation?

I wish you both all the best!
 

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Huge day ... no library ... all these into guide -

Secret of life - thread?

Even one about "faith" - as if your family will "somehow" be magically immune ...

Meditation - like piano or bike or jet or language

Roy Sullivan struck by lightning

Good reads Tolle quotes

Amazing facts human body

Quote human beings want to be happy

sciencedaily.com Don't worry be happy

pinterest - a few emails lately ...

Seth teachings love (potential)

Evolution human consciousness

Cheers!
 

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
More reading -

Einstein biography - from that Nat Geog mag ...

For the gang?

Book review Goldilocks Enigma

Green soup detox

Mind map mastery happiness - from that Health mag too!

Gauri how to fail

Ani Wilson stress coach

How to nurture genius

Toxic thinking - needs a vigilant mind at times!
 

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
More emails -

79: Countryfied Chick | Chicken Soup for the Soul

Be gentle with yourself -

https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/745416175794688339/

61: Poolside or Cliffside? | Chicken Soup for the Soul

If your mind is able to settle naturally of its own accord, and if you find you are inspired simply to rest in its pure awareness, then you do not need any method of meditation. However, the vast majority of us find it difficult to arrive at that state straight away. We simply do not know how to awaken it, and our minds are so wild and so distracted that we need a skillful means or method to evoke it.

By “skillful” I mean that you bring together your understanding of the essential nature of your mind, your knowledge of your various, shifting moods, and the insight you have developed through your practice into how to work with yourself, from moment to moment. By bringing these together, you learn the art of applying whatever method is appropriate to any particular situation or problem, to transform that environment of your mind.

That comes from "Glimpse of the day"
 
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