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  1. I agree. I am in my 20s and do not find happiness from having a bunch of things. Life is more than that, but I loose a connection with other people. I live in a loud and busy community of diverse people. So I am learning ways to practice mindfulness.
  2. Hmm this is a good one I need to make a list and start doing... Like now:} Go to the movies once a week, excersize, work on my mindfulness course everyday, go to church, find new Christian or positive music, support local businesses. Be kind to others.
  3. The power of Now is w great mindfulness book. The art of war is also one of my favorites.
  4. Yes, I think finding YOUR prefered time and place is essential and personal. It changes over time too, depending on your daily routines, the time of year. Even if you have found your time and place the experience during the meditation will vary from day to day. Having said that I would recommend doing the meditation as the first thing in the morning for a while. It allows you to be fresh and concentrated without the many things that accumulate during the day that you should do instead of meditating. It also gives you a sense of achievement - you start the day already having done something for yourself. In the evening, most of us are tired, and due to that the meditation becomes more of a relaxation session, then the mental exercise at least the mindfulness meditation is supposed to be. Then again, a relaxing meditation before bed to wrap up the day and calm the mind is a form of self-care too. You are the expert of yourself, so it's up to your judgement what is needed. Be open, keep experimenting. Personally for me the sentence "If I do not have the time to meditate I need it most" sums up what I have to look out for. I see meditating a bit like physical exercise: If it doesn't take effort, it won't have that much of an effect. So I try to choose a bit of a challenge when selecting the time and kind of meditation.
  5. Hello Candy, Thanks for your message, lovely to 'meet' you too! I enjoy reading mostly fiction, anything with a good story, and recently have been reading self help books too. I do kundalini yoga, have been going to a small local class for several years, and recently have been increasing my meditation/mindfulness. Music is also important to me, I listen to a lot and sing/dance along whenever I can! looking forward to getting to know more like minded people here :)
  6. Thank you for sharing. I feel similarly when it comes to virtually all of my family members. I have not been open with any of them about many aspects of my true self for fear of their harsh judgment and criticism. That fear causes me to project even further into the future by predicting that if they did meet me with such harshness, I would inevitably have to further distance myself from them to protect my own energies and remain authentic to myself. I am focusing on working on remaining my authentic self especially in the face of fear. I am focusing on learning how to meet people as they are in the present instead of predicting their reactions and responses based on my past interactions with whoever they were doing those times. While at the same time preparing myself for worst case scenarios, remembering how I must be true to myself and adjust relationships/energy exchanges accordingly.
  7. Gosh that sounds like me! Starting out on a journey of self discovery, wondering what the universe has in store for us. Experiencing mindfulness, meditation, reiki and seeing Echartt Tolle has made me keen to learn more. I too overthink, worry to much and an slowing learning that I'm not going mad!
  8. Hi! This exercise for me was also slow to begin with especially lying down. When I did lie down, I could already feel the tension in my lower back. I would have to refocus my attention to the rest of my body following along with the meditation. What I did learn is that doing the body scan, it calmed me down, helped me to focus and center my mind and literally feel my body. I also enjoy the simple awareness exercise because it literally is staying present in the one activity you're doing. I've done it where I drive to work in silence and just focus on my driving and the sounds. I have washed dishes just washing. Also, just taking breathes and knowing that it is life -the breath- helps me to remember to live by breathing. I also agree that sitting meditation is what I've done more of, so that seems to work. Neverthless, I will work on the body scan. There are benefits to it. I love that with Mindfulness there is no judgment, just being and existing with what is now.
  9. Hi everyone! I’m Maria and new on this forum as of today, and exploring via the company behind it which I’ll be working with for the upcoming weeks. I’m a student of Zen, Integral and tantra, trained as an embodiment facilitator, and passionate about the future of humanity, and ways of working together more integrally - both humans and machines, working from what we do best in collaboration. Here decision making becomes a crucial part, what information do we base it on? The intuitive embodied way I follow - based on well formed heuristics of inclusivity and body attunement, is what I’d call the Goldilocks Zone, hence the user name.
  10. Hello! Thank you for joining and welcome to our little happiness community! Happiness.com is just in its infant stage, but I can already say that I find it good for very many things! There's a whole community of curious, kind and openhearted people willing to share their life experiences and lessons with others. People willing to help and serve, learn and experience, and welcome and support anyone in need of it. Unlike Facebook, we are a little conscious community for those interested in more "Real" topics related to life, love, loss, mindfulness, peace, dis-ease, etc. It can be whatever you’d like it to be :) All the best on your journey ?✨
  11. I'm reading a book about fertility that swears by it. I recently went to a Kundalini yoga class in Amsterdam and I really enjoyed it. It's more chanting mantras than the asanas, but the whole experience is quite powerful. I left the class feeling a great deal better, and a little blissed out. The book I'm reading suggests Kundalini yoga for pregnant women or those wanting to get pregnant, but I think it's accessible to anyone who wants to clean/heal their energy and just bring some more peace and mindfulness to one's daily life.
  12. Perhaps I should have titled my topic differently. I did not “choose” my animal based on how “cool” it is nor does it have anything to do with my ego. I certainly didn’t choose elephants because they would look good on a t-shirt. I find this kind of insulting. I was only inquiring about what animals they feel connected to. I’m sorry I used the incorrect terminology.
  13. Psychedelics and in particular plant based ones have definitely helped me a great deal dealing with my depression and suppressed emotions. I used various magic truffles and found them to be very effective in working through, releasing and thereby healing my pain. I found it to be very helpful to set intentions when doing them and energetically holding those intentions while chewing/ eating them. For example, while picking a few truffles and eating them I would be holding the intention "I wanna get in touch with my feelings and suppressed pain" or say to myself/ the truffles "please help me fully see and feel all that which I have been unconscious of". I even used several different intentions for the same trip like "Please help me connect to nature", "please help me understand why I am getting stressed", etc. These intentions can be very powerful and often many or all of them get answered. In this particular session I took about 15g of philosopher's stones, which are known to help with depression. I did it alone in a natural setting and ended up sitting in front of an old tree with my hand's digging into the soil and me crying like a baby. It was the most beautiful thing, because I have never cried that much and that freely since I was a baby and it released a huge amount of pain and sadness.
  14. I have so many friends who are absolutely obsessed with colouring books in general, and mandala colouring in particular! So interesting to read a bit more about the mandala meditation benefits; it's actually amazing that just by doing something so simple as colouring a mandala you can reduce stress and anxieties. I remember when I first started seeing the colouring books for adults, and now they are literally everywhere!
  15. Not 100 percent vegan, but almost there, no meat for quite some time, and coming from a bodybuilding competitor background I'm paying close attention from observing changes in my body machanics to nutrient and vitamin shortfalls. My energy level has never been better, skin hair etc are just loving the antioxidant surge! So I'm more than happy to walk by the meat section and spend time under the rainbow of whole natural and plant based food. ??.
  16. More information about "A brief history of the School of Life"
    Have you heard of The School of Life? It's an organization set up by experts in their field dedicated to improving lives, especially when it comes to relationships, careers and emotional well-being. Find out more... The School of Life was founded in 2008 by well-known public philosopher and author Alain de Botton. Alongside colleagues in the arts, education and cultural fields, the group started this London-based global institution dedicated to the pursuit of the better life. The school provides consultations and training for businesses. This includes a range of courses and services for individuals which are aimed at helping clients with relationships, careers advice and emotional well-being. It now has branches in London, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Berlin, Istanbul, Melbourne, México City, Paris, São Paulo, Sydney, Seoul, Taipei, and Tel Aviv. Never board: The School of Life is dedicated to a better life Help comes in the form of face-to-face therapeutic treatments and classroom-based sessions. The School delivers educational material through physical books, online books and films, a YouTube channel, and various educational tools. Many School of Life courses have received accreditation from the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service. The School is a partner in the Knowledge Quarter: a professional association that works towards the sharing and dissemination of ideas and knowledge. The humane spirit of The School of Life The School of Life bases its approach in the arts and humanities. It does this by exploring history, psychology, sociology, economics, politics, ethics and philosophical concepts. Alongside treatment of the inner aspects of the human subject, the School gives orientation in external social matters. These matters include responsible consumerism and entrepreneurship, and how to engage with culture and make one's place in the modern consumer-capitalist world, with all its challenges. “The School of Life bases its approach in the arts and humanities. It does this by exploring history, psychology, sociology, economics, politics, ethics and philosophical concepts.” The courses and therapies on offer encourage a realistic attitude to the concept of happiness. They pursue this and foster a sense of hopefulness and possibility with a humane spirit. Free of dogma and jargon or any particular ideology, they present challenging ideas to the individual. This is at the centre of everything The School of Life does. Down under: the window of the Melbourne branch of the School Aspects of modern living with which The School of Life can help: Improved parenting Being an understanding son or daughter Dealing with fear and anxiety Developing one's capacity for tolerance, forgiveness, appreciativeness and self-insight A more person-centred ethos in business and in the workplace Being comfortable with the acquisition of learning for its own sake, not only for passing examinations. “The courses and therapies on offer encourage a realistic attitude to the concept of happiness. They pursue this and foster a sense of hopefulness and possibility with a humane spirit.” The School of Life: goals The people at The School of Life do not lack ambition. It's their purpose to become a global hub for the promulgation of better emotional health. They employ various media to reach across nations with their philosophy. Which is about personal development and the psychological well-being in personal lives and in the workplace. The School aims to grow and bring its unique approach to finding solutions for emotional pain and confusion worldwide. In their own words, it 'wants to bring collective strength to the field of emotional health.' Check out The School of Life book and its website. ● Images: The book of life, YouTube, Colorbox.com Written by Guest Author We're happy to publish articles by guest authors that will broaden the perspective and bring new insights. If you're interested in publishing an article here on happiness.com, please contact us.
  17. Hello everyone. My name is Navy and I just joined this community. I am a seeker of light, and all things spirituality. If anyone likes a good read, I would check out, “The Power of Now,” by Eckhart Tolle. its important to be present, and I can’t stress that enough. We are so stuck in our heads about the past and future. But all we have is now. If we aren’t creating the lives we keep envisioning for ourselves now, the future will always be just these thoughts without the actions of putting what we want into action now. Time is an illusion, and we are more powerful then this illusion. we must be mindful of our thoughts and actions. Enjoy the little things in the now. Look at what is around you. Focus on your senses, be full of gratitude. if anyone is interested in having deep conversations, wants someone to talk too, whether it’s just to vent, or for advice, or just to explore ideas back and forth, I am here for you all. stay mindful. Focus on your life path. Find yourself. You are not alone. We can do this together. Stay present, and always be the best version of yourself, for you should want to be the change you want to see in the world. You have a purpose. you are more than your thoughts. Let’s embrace our inner soul and manifest the life we desire. all love, Navy☮️
  18. Thanks for your reply. I totally understand about the power of nature. My practice of stopping this week is to say ‘itadakimasu before eating which is Japanese for receiving, but not just receiving a plate of food but to appreciate the life energy in it. Of the animal that has given its life for you to live if it is meat or the energy of nature that has gone into plant based food and also the energy of the person who prepared it. I usually go outside every morning to eat breakfast and when I’m in nature with the sun on my face, a breeze around me and listening to the birds chirping, it is so easy to stop and appreciate all of those things. I take one mouthful at a time, put my spoon down in between and don’t take the next spoonful until I’ve finished what’s in my mouth. This is relatively easy outside in nature but if it’s raining for example and I’m inside, I start to multitask, reading the news on the internet while eating my breakfast and barely aware of what I’m eating. It’s a completely different experience even if I say ‘itadakimasu’ first. My thinking mind has been active this week and it’s been hard to sleep so I’ve been doing a body scan in bed to take my focus away from thoughts. It works pretty well but the thinking mind is strong and my toes seem so far away from my head when it’s in full swing :) im enjoying the yoga. I climbed a mountain on Tuesday and my body has been aching from using the different muscles, so even though it’s not exactly a pleasant feeling while doing yoga with an aching body, I know that it is helping to stretch out and can still enjoy it. A bit like training ourselves to think that Stephens’s can be useful. Unpleasant movement can also be enjoyable if I view it as good for me :) I hope I will be able to transfer this to other areas of life. i can’t find the mid way point assessment sheet. I’ve been back through week 4 to look for the link but can’t find it. Could anyone help with that please. thank you with a smile :)
  19. I totally get your point and I used to think like this . However , when you realize that everything is within us , its so easy to really feel that love for anyone in this world irrespective of how that person treat us. We love differently depending on how much we receive from that person but Is that really Love? The feeling of Love is total acceptance and not trying to fulfill any need from that person. The only difference I think is true is the way we express love towards different people. To some , I express my love through Silence because that's how I can respect his/her space to its fullest. We just need to discover that all the Love is there , Its not something we create, Its just hidden in our experience. Our hearts get broken because we are fulfilling some of our needs through that person , Else we will just let that person go and still love that person unconditionally. The whole idea of Mindfulness to reach to that state. Like we know - The whole Universe is there but we dont know in our experience what almost 99% of the Universe is made of.
  20. I have the feeling that's a new project around mindfulness and can be whatever the community decides.
  21. Neu energy meditation is neither religious not spiritual. It is completely science based and more specifically quantum physics. Thus I would say it is agnostic. When I meditate, I focus on the Hindu energy icon, Krishna and when I do healing for say a christian, I focus on Jesus and on Allah for someone from the Islamic faith. So for me these icons are sources of positive or neutral energy and I tap into through the meditation technique. However, it is my personal observation that when I engaged in other forms of meditation such as Pranic Healing or participated in religious activities, the energy flow is not derived. So the worst that would happen if you practice something else along with Neu Energy meditation is that you are only able to bring in peace within you but not derive any energy healing. There is though one condition for practicing Neu Energy meditation and this is important and which is when practicing it no one should cause disturbance. If someone say interrupts the meditation, they may face some negativity. Hope I clarified this clearly.
  22. That's a pretty good description of mindfulness right there. I agree. It matters less what we do but how we do it. If we only aim for the weekend and have to get over the "bad part" which is the week between the weekends we miss out on a major junk of our lives which is worthwhile living too. On a funny note, at Sala Apolo in Barcelona, there's a "nasty Mondays" party.
  23. Oh and check this out distant healing network which is a free volunteer based distance network
  24. Estrogen could also be considered a happiness hormone as it increases serotonin in the brain. One thing not mentioned here is spending at least 15 minutes a day outside in the sun. I've now taken my morning workouts outside to try and release the most endorphins. I find that when I do this, my stress levels are significantly lower. It's just finding the balance and the motivation to do it every day, especially now that it's colder, which I often struggle with.
  25. 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.
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