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  1. Oh and check this out distant healing network which is a free volunteer based distance network
  2. My understanding of Qi Gong (chee gong) is that it's a Chinese medicinal therapy based on breathing control, and it helps eliminate tension, stress, and brings health and vitality. I suppose they could be categorised into the same healing therapies like tai chi or reiki? They all come from Eastern traditions and support the importance of properly channelling the qi - or vital energy - through the body's meridians. According to these principles, the good state of one's health will depend on our ability to achieve the correct balance between body and mind; thus achieving wellbeing, mainly through meditation and breathing control. Has anyone tried? What are the benefits and how often would one have to practice? Please comment and share your experiences :)
  3. I guess I’ll break the ice and fess up., I’m lonely. It’s not as if I’m any stranger to living solo but reaching 65 and having the rug pulled out, I find myself with a new life. Mindfulness plays a big part in my life right now, as well as psychotherapy and family. I’ve just been through a very disturbing life event and this is going to take awhile. I’m excited to have found happiness.com and hope I make some friends here. I’ve got a solid support network of high school classmate friends because I’m the guy who organizes our class reunions every decade. The problem is they are scattered throughout the country. Facebook group friends they are. I’m in need of local friends! I just joined and will be working on my profile. Yoga on The Bluff in Long Beach anyone? Coffee?
  4. Welcome to happiness! ✨ That sounds amazing and really useful for the students. What is it like teaching mindfulness to elementary school children?
  5. I currently teach mindfulness and functional fitness elementary students and am looking forward to gaining more insight to the power of our minds!
  6. When I saw the fly split and emerged as separate entities, it was like suppressing a thought with a thought, and ended-up having more thoughts. This hits me hard, and reminded me of a past experience where I let go of my thoughts and let them run freely. The amount of thoughts were raining so ferociously, while my mindfulness was like putting me meditating in a house that sheltered from the rain. When I got out of the sitting, it was pretty emotional for me to see world; to see it truly the first time of my life, when I had been dreaming all along.
  7. Personally i do not take science very serioues when it comes to they try to explain spiritual living or meditation. And i Guess you will ask why? Because 90% of meditation happens outside of the physical body and mind. what science can measure or "see" is only about 10% of what actually happens. Example science can not see when Our mind (subconsioues) leaving the body and go to different Dimensions to Discover New and higher truth. Specially in mindfulness it is not Our main spirit that is developed, it is Our subconsious that gain the true awakening. But yes the main spirit will also benefit from the meditation. Subconsiouesness is actually a part of us but it is a living being so it has its own will, and its own understanding of truth. and this is something science can not measure or see
  8. For those who are interested in a more scientific understanding of if, why and how meditation works I can recommend the book "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body" by science journalist Daniel Goleman and neuroscientist Richard Davidson which was published in 2017. It's an overview of the state of research up to this date and upholds high standards on the research they take into account as a basis for their book. I find myself at a strange intersection between science and spirituality. While I only got into meditation because science suggested that this would be a healthy and happy move through meditation, I also discovered my spiritual side and areas that science can't explain yet like consciousness. I found this article on medium "Sitting at the intersection of neuroscience and mindfulness" which looks at how the personal experience with meditation could be explained on a scientific level. What articles/ thoughts do you have around meditation that are rooted in science and venture out into the unknown?
  9. Glad you asked this When we look at mindfulness meditation as it is called today, it originally come from Buddha Sakyamuni (historical buddha) And his teaching has a certain way of giving the teaching how to Reach enlightenment, when use of mindfulness today People tend to take away the spiritual aspect of the path, and only Focus on breath in and breath out. But there are a ot behind the scene so to speak within meditation. So when i speak of the correct way of mindfulness meditation it is the Buddha`s teaching that i think of. Today you have monks around the world who has their understanding and Level of wisdom within meditation practice (cultivation) But none of them are at the Level of Sakyamuni, So even a person who are not a buddhist can learn the basic of meditation they can never Reach the highest wisdom Level. This Count also for those lay buddhists, and even monks. And this is one reason i chose after so many years to walk away from the concept of Buddhism and mindfulness. I had Reach the full potential of my wisdom Level within Buddhism (and it was nt at enightenment Level) The monks today does not have the skills to teach the full potential of the meditation because as i said, they have not Reach high Level either. And a last point, the scriptures and teaching from 2500 years ago have been altered and do not longer give the full truth of the teaching, again this lead to humans trying to Reach higher Level of wisdom can not do it anymore. Mindfulness meditation today will of course still make Peoples mind become more tranquil so it is not a Waste of time to meditate every day. Dont get me wrong But spiritually it is very difficult for Buddhists who cultivate to actually Reach higher wisdom Levels. Ordenary People who just want to meditate, then mindfulness is still a good tool
  10. The terms 'meditation' and 'mindfulness' are often used interchangeably. However, although the practices share some traits, they are not the same thing. Stanislava Puač Jovanović looks at the three main differences of mindfulness versus meditation. Meditative practices first entered mainstream Western society in the 1960s – mainly through the hippie movement – with a gradual shift away from spiritual and towards a more secular approach. Much more recently, interest in mindfulness has followed. Indeed, nowadays, both practices are hugely popular around the world. Still, many people get puzzled by the question of mindfulness vs meditation, and the terms are often used interchangeably. So, are they one and the same? The short answer is, of course, no. Nonetheless, there is an overlap that causes confusion. And the fact that you can also practise mindfulness meditation doesn’t help in differentiating between the two either. This article will explain the differences, and show you how you can incorporate mindfulness meditation into your everyday life. Meditation and mindfulness in the West Western thinkers (Schopenhauer, among others) have been interested in Eastern philosophy and practices for a long time. Although some thinkers (such as Jung) opposed the notion of Westerners engaging in Eastern meditative practices, that warning may not apply to many of the currently practised modifications of meditation and mindfulness. Is this meditation? Mindfulness? Or both? What is clear is that these tools for mental health and well-being are becoming increasingly used. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics, 14.2 per cent of Americans meditate. That’s a more than threefold increase between 2012 and 2017. The CDC also found that 9 to 14 per cent of Americans engage in some of the structured forms of mindfulness. Elsewhere, in the UK, the positive effects of both meditation and mindfulness have been recognised by the National Health Service (NHS). Moreover, the Wellcome Trust is funding a £6.4m study as a part of an effort to introduce mindfulness to teenagers and young people as a preventive measure against the adverse effects of stress. Mindfulness vs meditation: what’s the difference? Before we dig deeper into the matter of mindfulness versus meditation, let’s get to know each a bit better first. Meditation is a practice with a long history of use for increasing focus, calmness, awareness, and overall psychophysical well-being and balance. You can engage in guided or unguided forms, as well as decide between insight or calming types of meditation. “Many people get puzzled by the question of mindfulness vs meditation. So, are they one and the same? The short answer is no, they're not.” Some of the most common types of meditation practised in the West are focused attention, gratitude meditation, progressive relaxation, kundalini meditation, zen meditation, loving-kindness meditation, visualization meditation, and, yes, mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness, similarly, is a mental practice aimed at increasing awareness, focus on the present moment, and non-judgement or acceptance. It has been widely used to relieve the effects of stress and trauma, reduce chronic pain, increase physical health, and bring better cognitive functioning and emotional stability. Shore thing: the benefits of meditation are proven shutterstock/javi_indy Mindfulness teaches us to become free of dwelling about the past or worrying about the future – a cognitive habit some of us spend as much as half of our time on: a habit that makes us utterly unhappy. In the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn, the man who has done most to popularise mindfulness based on scientific evidence of its benefits: “Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to be present; inviting ourselves to interface with this moment in full awareness, with the intention to embody as best we can an orientation of calmness, mindfulness, and equanimity right here and right now.” Differences between mindfulness and meditation So, what are the differences between mindfulness and meditation? They can and do work together to produce an overall benefit. In fact, the two practices complement each other, increasing the other’s positive impact. Nonetheless, when you want to compare meditation vs mindfulness, they’re different in a few distinct ways: 1. Subject Meditation is awareness of “no-thing”, meaning that it aims to let thoughts, perceptions and intentions pass us, with a focus purely on our breath or mantra. Mindfulness, on the other hand, teaches us to become aware of “some-thing”. Indeed, as many aspects of our surrounding as possible, learning to engage in a meaningful perception of our inner and outer worlds. 2. Structure You usually need to follow a formal routine for meditation (when, how, for how long, etc.). However, for mindfulness, you don’t have to (although you can) set up a formal routine. Indeed, you can incorporate it into your everyday interaction with yourself, the world, and the others. “Instead of thinking about mindfulness vs meditation, we should be more inclined to embrace both of these tools as possible conduits to as harmonious state of mind and emotion.” 3. Form Meditation is definitely an activity, even though it can yield changes in our constitution, capabilities, and attitudes. Expanding on the previous point, mindfulness can be understood as more of an attitude, a capacity, a way of being even. It can be an all-encompassing ability that follows us around whatever we do. OK, so what is mindfulness meditation? Now that we’ve clarified the difference of meditation vs mindfulness, it’s time to bring them back together again. Mindfulness meditation is a structured form of mindfulness, a practice in which you fully commit to being mindful for a certain amount of time. It combines the benefits of the two. Here’s how to do it: Set aside five or ten minutes and set up a (soft) alarm to warn you when the time’s up so that you don’t have to check the clock. Sit somewhere where you’ll be comfortable and you won’t get interrupted. Drop your chin and let your gaze fall downward. You can, but you don’t have to, close your eyes. Be present for a few moments, gently focusing on here and now. Begin following your breath as it enters your nose and travels down to your lungs and then back out. Notice all the sensations that follow your breathing, tenderly focusing your attention over and over again. Your mind will wander, over and over again (less, as you become more proficient in the practice). When it does, simply acknowledge the fact, don’t be judgmental of yourself, and return your attention to your breath and the present moment. Just let the thought slide beside you and away from you. Before you make any movement, such as scratching an itch, become aware of your intention, then move with the consciousness of every aspect of it. Then return to your position and refocus to your breath. When you’re ready, slowly exit the meditation. Start noticing the room around you; the sounds, light, smells, and open your eyes fully. Notice how your body feels. Be aware of how your mind is at the moment. Then decide how you want to continue your day. Reaping the benefits: meditation vs mindfulness Instead of thinking about mindfulness vs meditation, we should be more inclined to embrace both of these tools as possible conduits to a harmonious state of mind and emotion. The benefits of meditation and mindfulness have been empirically proven and testified by millions of people around the world. If you too decide to give them a try, you're on the path of leading a happier and more balanced, but, primarily, an aware life. ● Main image: shutterstock/maxpetrov happiness.com | The fine art of being: learn, practise, share Are you a happiness.com member? Sign up for free to: ■ read our happiness magazine with practical life tips ■ share and support others in our happiness forum ■ learn with free online classes in our happiness Academy Key to Happiness | What is Lemonading? | Positive Psychology Written by Stanislava Puač Jovanović Stanislava Puač Jovanović has a master’s degree in psychology and works as a freelance writer and researcher in this area. During her early career, she gained several certifications (life coach, assertive communication trainer, peer educator, fitness instructor). Her primary focus is on questions relating to mental health, stress-management, self-development and well-being.
  11. Working out in any form is not just good for your physical self, it's great for your brain and mind too. Here are five surprising ways exercise can change your brain. By Kelly McGoniga on behalf of Greater Good Science Center. We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us — how it strengthens our hearts and lungs, and helps us prevent diseases like diabetes. That’s why so many of us like to make New Year’s resolutions to move more, knowing it will make us healthier and live longer. But many people don’t know about the other important benefits of exercise — how it can help us find happiness, hope, connection and courage. Around the world, people who are physically active are happier and more satisfied with their lives. They have a stronger sense of purpose and experience more gratitude, love and hope. They feel more connected to their communities, and are less likely to suffer from loneliness or become depressed. These benefits are seen throughout the lifespan, including among those living with serious mental and physical health challenges. That’s true whether their preferred activity is walking, running, swimming, dancing, biking, playing sports, lifting weights, or practicing yoga. Why is movement linked to such a wide range of psychological benefits? One reason is its powerful and profound effects on the brain. Here are five surprising ways that being active is good for your brain — and how you can harness these benefits yourself. 1. The exercise “high” primes you to connect with others Although typically described as a runner’s high, an exercise-induced mood boost is not exclusive to running. A similar bliss can be found in any sustained physical activity. Scientists have long speculated that endorphins are behind the high, but research shows the high is linked to another class of brain chemicals: endocannabinoids (the same chemicals mimicked by cannabis) — what neuroscientists describe as “don’t worry, be happy” chemicals. RELATED: Happiness hormones – the neruochemicals of happiness Areas of the brain that regulate the stress response, including the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, are rich in receptors for endocannabinoids. When endocannabinoid molecules lock into these receptors, they reduce anxiety and induce a state of contentment. Endocannabinoids also increase dopamine in the brain’s reward system, which further fuels feelings of optimism. This exercise high also primes us to connect with others, by increasing the pleasure we derive from being around other people, which can strengthen relationships. Many people use exercise as an opportunity to connect with friends or loved ones. Among married couples, when spouses exercise together, both partners report more closeness later that day, including feeling loved and supported. Another study found that on days when people exercise, they report more positive interactions with friends and family. As one runner said to me, “My family will sometimes send me out running, as they know that I will come back a much better person.” 2. Exercise can make your brain more sensitive to joy When you exercise, you provide a low-dose jolt to the brain’s reward centers — the system of the brain that helps you anticipate pleasure, feel motivated, and maintain hope. Over time, regular exercise remodels the reward system, leading to higher circulating levels of dopamine and more available dopamine receptors. In this way, exercise can both relieve depression and expand your capacity for joy. Physical activity can boost happiness shutterstock/wavebreakmedia These changes can also repair the neurological havoc wreaked by substance abuse. Substance abuse lowers the level of dopamine in your brain and reduces the availability of dopamine receptors in the reward system. As result, people struggling with addiction can feel unmotivated, depressed, antisocial, and unable to enjoy ordinary pleasures. Exercise can reverse this. In one randomized trial, adults in treatment for methamphetamine abuse participated in an hour of walking, jogging, and strength training three times a week. After eight weeks, their brains showed an increase in dopamine receptor availability in the reward system. Jump-starting the brain’s reward system benefits not just those who struggle with depression or addiction. Our brains change as we age, and adults lose up to 13 per cent of the dopamine receptors in the reward system with each passing decade. This loss leads to less enjoyment of everyday pleasures, but physical activity can prevent the decline. Compared to their inactive peers, active older adults have reward systems that more closely resemble those of individuals who are decades younger. 3. Exercise makes you brave Courage is another side effect of physical activity on the brain. At the very same time that a new exercise habit is enhancing the reward system, it also increases neural connections among areas of the brain that calm anxiety. Regular physical activity can also modify the default state of the nervous system so that it becomes more balanced and less prone to fight, flight or fright. The latest research even suggests that lactate — the metabolic by-product of exercise that is commonly, but erroneously, blamed for muscle soreness — has positive effects on mental health. After lactate is released by muscles, it travels through the bloodstream to the brain, where it alters your neurochemistry in a way that can reduce anxiety and protect against depression. “Over time, regular exercise remodels the reward system, leading to higher circulating levels of dopamine. In this way, exercise can both relieve depression and expand your capacity for joy.” Sometimes, the movement itself allows us to experience ourselves as brave, as the language we use to describe courage relies on metaphors of the body. We overcome obstacles, break through barriers, and walk through fire. We carry burdens, reach out for help, and lift one another up. This is how we as humans talk about bravery and resilience. When we're faced with adversity or doubting our own strength, it can help to feel these actions in our bodies. The mind instinctively makes sense out of physical actions. Sometimes we need to climb an actual hill, pull ourselves up, or work together to shoulder a heavy load to know that these traits are a part of us. 4. Moving with others builds trust and belonging In 1912 French sociologist Émile Durkheim coined the term collective effervescence to describe the euphoric self-transcendence individuals feel when they move together in ritual, prayer, or work. Moving with others — for example, in group exercise, yoga, or dance classes — is one of the most powerful ways to experience joy. Psychologists believe the key to producing collective joy is synchrony — moving in the same way, and at the same time, as others — because it triggers a release of endorphins. This is why dancers and rowers who move in synch show an increase in pain tolerance. But endorphins don’t just make us feel good; they help us bond, too. People sharing an endorphin rush through a collective activity like, trust, and feel closer to one another afterward. It’s a powerful neurobiological mechanism for forming friendships, even with people we don’t know. Group exercise has managed to capitalize on the social benefits of synchronized movement. For example, the more you get your heart rate up, the closer you feel to the people you move in unison with, and adding music enhances the effect. Breathing in unison can also amplify the feeling of collective joy, as may happen in a yoga class. “Psychologists believe the key to producing collective joy is synchrony — moving in the same way, and at the same time, as others — because it triggers a release of endorphins.” We were born with brains able to craft a sense of connection to others that is as visceral as the feedback coming from our own heart, lungs, and muscles. That is an astonishing thing! We humans can go about most of our lives, sensing and feeling ourselves as separate, but through one small action — coming together in movement — we dissolve the boundaries that divide us. 5. Trying a new activity can transform your self-image Every time you move your body, sensory receptors in your muscles, tendons, and joints send information to your brain about what's happening. This is why if you close your eyes and raise one arm, you can feel the shift in position and know where your arm is in space. You don’t have to watch what’s happening; you can sense yourself. Synchrony in group dance boosts endorphins shutterstock/Dragon Images The ability to perceive your body’s movements is called proprioception, and is sometimes referred to as the “sixth sense.” It helps us move through space with ease and skill and plays a surprisingly important role in self-concept—how you think about who you are and how you imagine others see you. When you participate in any physical activity, your moment-to-moment sense of self is shaped by the qualities of your movement. If you move with grace, your brain perceives the elongation of your limbs and the fluidity of your steps, and realizes, “I am graceful.” When you move with power, your brain encodes the explosive contraction of muscles, senses the speed of the action, and understands, “I am powerful.” If there is a voice in your head saying, “You’re too old, too awkward, too big, too broken, too weak,” sensations from movement can provide a compelling counterargument. Physical accomplishments change how you think about yourself and what you are capable of, and the effect should not be underestimated. One woman I spoke with shared a story about when she was in her early 20s and found herself severely depressed, with a plan to take her own life. The day she intended to go through with it, she went to the gym for one last workout. She deadlifted 185 pounds, a personal best. When she put the bar down, she realized that she didn’t want to die. Instead, she remembers, “I wanted to see how strong I could become.” Five years later, she can now deadlift 300 pounds. Clearly, we were born to move, and the effects of exercise on our psychological and social well-being are many. So, why not start the new year right and add more movement to your life? No doubt you’ll feel better, be happier, and have better social relationships because of it. ● Main image: shutterstock/wavebreakmedia This article originally appeared on Greater Good, the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. happiness.com is grateful to republish it with the kind permission of the Greater Good Science Center. greatergood.berkeley.edu
  12. Namaste, Let me answer the first question. "Where does the negative energy goes when you try removing it?" My understanding of all this is through scientific understanding. Which is based on Quantum Physics to some extent. According to this, there are three forms of states. Positive, Negative and Neutral. An atom has all three as we know through the normal laws of physics. Electrons, Protons and Neutrons. At the quantum level (what one call as the spiritual level) there are three states of energy sources. Positive, Negative and Neutral. So the cause and effect of negative energy is at the physical level, the energy itself exists in the quantum state. The cause and effect in a physical dimension is the result of the state at which the soul (that created the physical dimension) exists. A low vibration negative state or higher vibration positive state. Or a balanced vibration neutral state. According to the vibration of the soul, the cause and affect is manifested int he physical dimension. When healing is done for a person, basically I transfer neutral energy to the persons soul at the quantum level raising or balancing its vibration of the receivers soul and thus removing the negative cause or effect from the physical dimension of the receiver. Thus through my healing I am not removing any negative energy though it may seem so in the physical realm. Now this is soul healing therapy. Where the soul of the receiver heals the body through transfer of neutral energy to the receivers soul. So there are no side effects. However, to be able to do this healing I have to open a channel between my soul and that of the receiver at the quantum level to enable the neutral energy transfer. When such a channel is opened any form of energy can be transferred. Negative, Positive or Neutral. Through my healing I transfer only neutral energy. However during the healing process when the energy transfer channel is opened, if the receiver engages in any though or action in the physical realm that generates negative energy, since the receiver soul is in balanced or higher vibration because of my energy transfer, the negative energy may transfer through the energy channel to my soul and thus lower its vibration (if not taken proper care) and thus manifest negative cause and action in my physical realm. Giving an example. Once when healing a person, the person engaged in a fit of anger and argument with someone close to them and this directed negative energy towards the person but instead of effecting the receiver, this negative energy passed on to my soul through the energy transfer channel and affected my physical body (just a stomach upset) on the same day.
  13. If anyone is struggling with depression and anxiety and have reached a plateau with medication, you may want to consider Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). I began my treatment in September 2019 and recently completed my 39 treatments. I must say that it was a very pleasant experience and I believe it made a profound change in my overall mental health. I continued psychotherapy during the treatments and joined a depression support group, which have availed me of tools and practices to maintain a positive outlook and stay the course. Most notably, the practice of mindfulness and the Law of Attraction have added a wonderful new dimension to my life that I can tap into on a daily basis. I have found peace after a long, uphill battle with chronic sadness and anxiety.
  14. Welcome to happiness! Spending time outdoors can be such a good stress relief and a great way to slow down when life feels too stressful ??
  15. I am grateful for the ability to change. Not only in who I am but how I view the world and my perception of reality. I am grateful that my past is behind me and it can no longer do me harm. I am grateful to feel motivated and to actually be doing the things I need to do in order to get myself back on track. I'm grateful for the wisdom and tools I've gathered over the last 2 years and the experience of feeling loved, even if the other person's intentions weren't quite so true. I am grateful to not harbor hatred for those who had wronged me and to move forward without the need to judge someone new based on someone old. I am grateful to be a champion.
  16. Sind die Feiertage erst einmal vorbei, setzen für viele von uns der Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression ein. Die gute Nachricht: Es gibt verschiedene Möglichkeiten, sie zu umgehen. Dee Marques teilt ihre sieben Wege: Von der Urlaubsplanung über Winteraktivitäten bis hin zur Suche nach neuen Hobbys. Dieser Artikel erschien im Original im englischen happiness Magazin. Der Januar-Blues und der Winter im neuen Jahr können unsere geistige Gesundheit besonders stark belasten. Nach den für die Festtage typischen Exzessen zieht es einige Menschen ganz schön runter, wieder in den Alltag zurückzukehren. Persönlich habe ich diese Zeit des Jahres immer als eine aufgeblähte Version des Montags-Blues betrachtet. Im Januar machen die meisten von uns einen Rückblick und eine Bestandsaufnahme. Bei manchen Bereichen kann das bedeuten, dass die Dinge nicht so gelaufen sind, wie wir es erwartet oder gehofft hatten. Intensives Geschenke kaufen kann dazu geführt haben, dass wir nun ein leeres Bankkonto haben. Vielleicht blicken wir auf die guten Vorsätze der letzten Jahre zurück und stellen fest, dass wir sie nicht halten konnten. Oder wir sind traurig über Erinnerungen an liebe Menschen, die nicht mehr bei uns sind. Darüber hinaus können die Feiertage voller Leckereien, großer Mahlzeiten und erhöhtem Alkoholkonsum dazu führen, dass wir am Ende ein paar Zentimeter oder Kilo mehr an uns haben. Das kann ein negatives Körperbild fördern. Außerdem kann der Besuch von Freunde oder Verwandten auch unsere Energiereserven erschöpfen. Tatsächlich zeigen Untersuchungen, dass der Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression eine Tatsache sind. Es lassen sich auch Verbindungen zwischen einer niedrigen Moral zu dieser Jahreszeit und einer erhöhten Anzahl außerehelicher Affären finden. Außerdem finden 65 Prozent aller Beziehungsenden im Januar statt. Die Anzahl an Suiziden erreicht am Neujahrstag ihren höchsten Stand und dadurch gilt dieser als der tödlichste Tag des Jahres. VERWANDTES THEMA: 5 Tipps für einen liebevollen Jahresrückblick und einen optimistischen Start ins neue Jahr Der Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression sind so weit verbreitet, dass der Begriff "Blauer Montag" geprägt wurde. Dies bezieht sich auf den deprimierendsten Tag des Jahres und wird nach einer Formel berechnet, die drei Faktoren berücksichtigt: Wetter, Motivation und Verschuldung. In diesem Jahr wird der Blaue Montag der 20. Januar sein. In Vorbereitung auf diesen gefürchteten Tag und auch für die Zeit darüber hinaus findest du hier sieben wissenschaftlich geprüfte Ideen, um besser mit dem Januar-Blues umgehen zu können. 1. Mach einen Ausflug Eine kleine oder größere Reise kann deine Stimmung verbessern und dir dabei helfen, den Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression zu überwinden. Insbesondere, wenn es dabei an einen sonnigen Ort geht. Das liegt daran, dass unser Körper Vitamin D aus Sonnenlicht erzeugt und dieses Vitamin direkt mit unserer Stimmung zusammenhängt. Du musst keine lange Reise unternehmen – auch ein Wochenendausflug kann etwas bewirken. Aber was ist, wenn die Finanzen nach der Ferienzeit etwas knapp sind und man es sich gerade nicht leisten kann? Interessanterweise kann schon alleine die Tatsache, eine Reise zu planen oder zu recherchieren, deine Stimmung verbessern. Studien haben herausgefunden, dass die Vorfreude auf eine Reise als Stimmungsaufheller wirkt, da sie uns mit Freude auf die kommenden guten Dinge erfüllt. VERWANDTES THEMA: Warum Glück eine Reise und kein Ziel ist (und fünf Möglichkeiten, den Weg dorthin zu genießen) 2. Stürze dich in Winteraktivitäten Körperliche Aktivität fördert nachweislich die Stimmung und hilft dabei, Depressionen abzuwehren. Und obwohl draußen Sport machen wahrscheinlich das letzte ist, was du zu dieser Jahreszeit tun möchtest, lohnt es sich wirklich sehr. Die Vorteile sind so groß, dass du, sobald du einmal angefangen hast, sehr wahrscheinlich weitermachen willst. Jüngste Studien behaupten, dass sowohl kurze Trainingseinheiten mit hoher Intensität als auch längere Trainingseinheiten mit niedriger Intensität den Blues wirksam in Schach halten. Und die Saison selbst bietet die Möglichkeit, etwas Neues auszuprobieren. Seien es Aktivitäten im Schnee, wie Skifahren oder Schneeschuhwandern, Spaziergänge in der Natur oder Eislaufen. Und falls du dich nicht danach fühlst, der Kälte zu trotzen gibt es dennoch Optionen: Saunen, Dampfbäder und Yoga sind alle hervorragend, um sich wohlzufühlen. VERWANDTES THEMA: Glücklich sein. Was heißt das eigentlich genau? Spaß im Schnee: Pack dich warm ein und stapf deinen Kopf frei shutterstock/Nik Hoberg 3. Finde spaßige Beschäftigungen mit Freunden Durch das trübe Januarwetter und dem Loch im Geldbeutel kann es sehr verlockend sein, drinnen zu bleiben und rumzuhängen. Aber anstatt dem nachzugeben, lohnt es sich, nach Wegen zu suchen, um aktiv und gesellig zu bleiben. Zum Beispiel können kollektive Pläne oder Vorsätze dazu beitragen, verantwortlich und motiviert zu bleiben, was wiederum widerstandsfähig gegen Neujahrsdepressionen macht. Und es gibt jede Menge Aktivitäten, die du zusammen mit anderen unternehmen kannst, ohne viel Geld auszugeben. Du kannst dich beispielsweise bei einem Freund zuhause treffen und neue Tanzschritte via YouTube lernen. Ihr könnt gesunde und budget-schonenende Kochwettbewerbe veranstalten, dein Kleiderschrank ausmisten und mit Freunden einen Kleidertausch organisieren, oder es mal mit Geocaching versuchen. "Tatsächlich zeigen Untersuchungen, dass der Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression eine Tatsache sind. Die Anzahl an Suiziden erreicht am Neujahrstag ihren höchsten Stand und dadurch gilt dieser als der tödlichste Tag des Jahres. 4. Lass die guten Vorsätze sein und fang lieber ein Hobby an Neujahrsvorsätze können ein zweischneidiges Schwert sein: Einerseits können sie uns motivieren, aber da nur 8% der Menschen ihre Vorsätze befolgen, fühlen wir uns oft schlecht, wenn wir sie nicht erreichen. Um den Druck abzubauen und dennoch auf etwas Sinnvolles hinzuarbeiten, solltest du ein neues Hobby aufnehmen und dir nur einen Monat dafür vornehmen. Die Idee ist, etwas zu finden, dass dich inspiriert und durch den Januar führt. Und wenn es dir wirklich großen Spaß macht, kannst du es für den Rest des Jahres fortsetzen. 5. Gut essen Wenn es um unsere Ernährung geht, sind Weihnachten und Neujahr in der Regel gleichbedeutend mit einem Überangebot und Exzess. Viele lieben Stollen, Lebkuchen und andere kohlenhydratreiche und zuckerreiche Leckereien. Aber ein übermäßiges Essen dieser Lebensmittel kann zu wenig Energie und einer für den Januar-Blues und die Depression typischen dunklen Stimmung führen. Um dem entgegenzuwirken, solltest du bei jeder Mahlzeit eines der guten Laune Lebensmittel zu dir nehmen. Insbesondere Vollwertkost und Lebensmittel, die reich an Omega-3-Ölen sind. Denn einige Studien gehen davon aus, dass sie bei der Bekämpfung von Pessimismus und Traurigkeit helfen können. 6. Aufwärmen Unterschätze niemals die heilende Wirkung von Wärme, besonders in den kältesten Monaten des Jahres. Tatsächlich werden unser Körper durch Wärme getröstet - deshalb suchen wir die Sonne oder finden so viel Freude an unserer Lieblingstasse Tee, Kaffee oder Kakao. Wenn dich Januar-Blues und Neujahrsdepression runter ziehen, nimm dir Zeit für ein warmes Bad. Das funktioniert noch besser, wenn du wärmende ätherische Öle wie Rosmarin, Ingwer oder Kardamom hinzufügst. Laut Forschern kann uns schon das Berühren von etwas Warmem einen kleinen Boost geben! Wärme von innen: Eine Tasse heiße Schokolade oder ein wärmender Tee gibt neue Lebensfreude shutterstock/igorstevanovic 7. Lass dich auf SAD untersuchen Wenn du echte Schwierigkeiten hast, eine positive Einstellung zu bewahren, oder wenn deine Gesundheit jedes Mal den Bach runter geht, wenn der Januar kommt, leidest du möglicherweise an einer saisonal-affektiven Störung (auch SAD von Seasonal Affective Disorder). Dieser Zustand betrifft 10 Millionen Menschen in den USA und 1 von 3 in Großbritannien. Zu den Symptomen gehören Reizbarkeit, geringes Selbstwertgefühl, hoher Stress, Lethargie und der Verlust des Interesses an Dingen, die wir normalerweise als angenehm empfinden. Es ist wichtig, dass du mit deinem Arzt sprichst, wenn du vermutest, dass du an SAD leidest. Bei einigen Menschen kann dies nämlich zu depressiven Symptomen führen. Du solltest wissen, dass eine Behandlung möglich ist und dass du diese Art von Januar-Blues oder Winterdepression nicht zulassen musst. Dein Arzt wird dir möglicherweise Vitamin D-Präparate und die Verwendung einer Lichttherapie-Box empfehlen, oder dass du dich so oft wie möglich der Sonneneinstrahlung im Freien aussetzen solltest. In manchen Fällen kann eine medikamentöse Behandlung sinnvoll sein. Fazit: Du kannst den Januar-Blues besiegen Lass dir diesen Winter nicht die Stimmung und dein Wohlbefinden verderben! Probiere die Vorschläge aus diesem Artikel, um den Verlauf und die Symptome der Neujahrsdepression zu verhindern. Wenn du trotz aller Bemühungen Schwierigkeiten hast, such dir Hilfe. Du bist damit nicht alleine und jeder Schritt, den du unternimmst, ist eine lohnende Investition in deine allgemeine körperliche und geistige Gesundheit. ● Main image: shutterstock/Marjan Apostolovic Geschrieben von Dee Marques Absolventin der Sozialwissenschaften mit einem starken Interesse an Sprachen, Kommunikation und persönlichen Entwicklungsstrategien. Dee liebt es zu trainieren, draußen in der Natur zu sein und warme und sonnige Orte zu entdecken, an denen sie dem Winter entfliehen kann.
  17. I do hope i have added this in correct area of the forum If Admin feel it is in wrong thread it is of course ok to move this thread Brief Introduction to Falun Dafa Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) is an advanced practice of Buddha school self-cultivation, founded by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the practice’s master. It is a discipline in which “assimilation to the highest qualities of the universe—Zhen, Shan, Ren (Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance)—is the foundation of practice. Practice is guided by these supreme qualities, and based on the very laws which underlie the development of the cosmos.” Master Li’s teachings are set forth in a number of texts, among which are included Falun Gong, Zhuan Falun, The Great Perfection Way of Falun Dafa, Essentials for Further Advancement, and Hong Yin (The Grand Verses). These and other works have been translated into over forty languages, and are published and distributed worldwide. The focus of Falun Dafa practice is the mind, with the cultivation of one’s mind and thoughts, or “Xinxing,” being singled out as the key to increasing Gong energy. The height of a person’s Gong is directly proportionate to that of his Xinxing. The concept of “Xinxing” encompasses the transformation of virtue (a white form of matter) and karma (a black form of matter). It also includes forbearance, discernment, and abandonment—that is, forsaking ordinary human desires and attachments, and managing to endure the most trying of ordeals. Much is encompassed by the concept. Falun Dafa also includes the cultivation of the body, which is accomplished by performing specific exercises. One purpose of the exercises is to strengthen the practitioner’s supernatural abilities and energy mechanisms by means of his or her powerful Gong force. Another purpose is to develop many living entities in the practitioner’s body. In advanced practice, the Immortal Infant will come into being and many abilities will be developed. The exercises of Falun Dafa are necessary for the transformation and cultivation of such things. A comprehensive mind-body cultivation system such as this requires both self-cultivation and physical exercises, with cultivation taking priority over exercises. A person’s Gong simply will not increase if he or she merely does exercises while failing to cultivate Xinxing. The exercises are thus a supplemental means to achieving spiritual perfection. Falun Dafa involves the cultivation of a Falun, or “law wheel.” The Falun is an intelligent, rotating entity composed of high-energy matter. The Falun that Master Li Hongzhi plants in a practitioner’s lower abdomen from other dimensions rotates constantly, twenty-four hours a day. (True cultivators can acquire a Falun by reading Master Li’s books, watching his 9-session lectures on video, listening to recordings of his 9-session lectures, or studying together with students of Falun Dafa.) The Falun helps practitioners to practice automatically. That is, the Falun refines the practitioner at all times, even though he or she isn’t performing the exercises at every moment. Of all practices made public in the world today, only Falun Dafa has managed to achieve a state in which, “the Fa refines the person.” The rotating Falun has the same qualities as the universe, and is the universe’s miniature. The Buddhist Falun, the Daoist Yin-Yang, and everything of the Ten-Directional World are reflected in the Falun. The Falun provides salvation to the practitioner when it rotates inward (clockwise), since it absorbs a great amount of energy from the universe and transforms it into Gong energy. The Falun provides salvation to others when rotating outward (counter-clockwise), for it releases energy that can save any being and rectify any abnormal condition. Being in the presence of someone who practices thus benefits a person. Falun Dafa “brings a person to a state of wisdom and harmonious existence. The movements of the practice are concise, as a great way is extremely simple and easy.” Falun Dafa is unique in eight ways: 1. A Falun is cultivated, rather than an energy elixir. 2. The Falun refines the person even when he or she is not doing the practice’s exercises. 3. One’s primary consciousness is cultivated, such that it is the person him or herself who obtains Gong energy. 4. Both mind and body are cultivated. 5. The practice consists of five exercises, which are simple and easy to learn. 6. The mind is not used to direct anything, there are no associated risks, and Gong energy increases quickly. 7. Location, time, and direction are not of concern when exercising, nor is how one concludes one’s exercise session. 8. Protection is provided by the master's Fashen, so one needn’t fear harm from malevolent entities. The teachings of Falun Dafa are thus completely unlike those of conventional practice methods or those that are based on the development of an internal elixir, or Dan. Falun Dafa practice begins at a high plane right from the outset, thus providing the most expedient, fast, ideal, and precious means of practice for those with a predestined connection or who have been practicing for years using other means but failed to develop Gong. When a practitioner’s Xinxing and the strength of his Gong reach a certain height, he or she can attain an imperishable, adamantine body while still in the secular world. A person can also achieve the “unlocking of Gong,” enlightenment, and ascension of the whole person to higher planes. Those with great determination should study this upright teaching, strive to achieve their ultimate rank, elevate their Xinxing, and forsake their attachments. Only then is spiritual perfection possible. May you cherish it—the Buddha Fa is right before you. Since I, Amanaki adding this info that come from the Falun Gong official site, this thread is not my own Words. and when questions is asked, it would be good if they are asked in a respectful manner, and letting me be able to answer Your question in a respectful manner back to you There are many rummors out there about Falun Gong, But if you want more true answer about this form of practice i would advie to read about Falun Gong or Falun dafa as it is also know as. on this two sites (hope it is ok to add website links here, if not Admin can remove the links) https://en.falundafa.org/index.html https://en.minghui.org/
  18. Welcome to happiness ✨ How inspiring to read about your journey so far with mindfulness and that it has helped you ? I hope you enjoy the MBSR course too!
  19. Thank you @Amanaki, would you say that mindfulness is more like a tool to develop ourselves yet doesn't provide the direction? Instead it helps us searching/ defining said direction/ morality/ values?what would you say that mindfulness is more like a tool to develop ourselves yet doesn't provide the direction. Rather it helps us searching said direction/ morality/ values?
  20. Unfortunately there is no short cuts in spiritual practice when we wish to gain Insight or wisdom. And when we become lazy we will not be able to see progress in my own experience. So With meditation like mindfulness/Insight meditation it is important to meditate every day, But does meditation alone help us deveop as human beings? To be honest, in the 20 years i meditated With Insight meditation and mindfulness meditation as it is called today. We also have to work on Our morality, and end Our attachments to anger, like/dislike, jealousy, greed, and so on. Do we really need to do that even we do not choose a spiritual path like buddhism? Yes because meditation alone will only calm us down. it will not Automatic lead to wisdom. in the course of 20 years that i did do mindfulness practice (when i was a theravada buddhist) i become a teacher in the meditation comunity both for lay People but also in a few occations i did Train monks in the art of meditation. The reason i left Buddhism and minfulness behind are not because it does not work, but it was that i had reached the Level of wisdom/Insight that i could within buddhist cultivation. So even i am now a Falun Gong practitioner With a different meditation technique i will say Mindfulness made me a lot to who i am today
  21. Hi guys n gals.... Just a quick intro here. I'm new to this site and am undergoing the MBSR free course. I've been practising Yoga for a couple of years and it's really spoken to me. My friend a nutritionist introduced me recently to mindful eating and I decided I wanted to know more and apply this process to all things in life. My journey so far has taught me so much about myself and helped me with my Dad and Husband who both suffer from different strains of mental illness - after all its hard being strong and smiley all the time. I needed something for me to help me have a better understanding of the world and my loved ones as well as myself and have found mindfulness is just the ticket. It helps me approach situations in a better calmer way and deal with them so much more effectively. I look forward to continuing my journey with all you lovely likeminded people xxx
  22. The sitting meditation is very relaxing so at times my mind drifted away. Also, felt a little discomfort sitting still for so long. But was able to relax focus on my breathing and relieved some mental and physical stress
  23. Welcome to happiness Stephanie ? We're excited to have you on this journey and hope you find the site helpful in learning more about mindfulness. Check out the recent magazine article for some great tips for staying engaged with mindfulness that are easy to incorporate in our day-to-day lives ✨
  24. The sitting meditation is very relaxing so at times my mind drifted away. Also, felt a little discomfort sitting still for so long. But was able to relax focus on my breathing and relieved some mental and physical stress
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