In mindfulness, or shamatha, meditation, we are trying to achieve a mind that is stable and calm. What we begin to discover is that this calmness or harmony is a natural aspect of the mind. Through mindfulness practice we are just developing and strengthening it, and eventually we are able to remain peacefully in our mind without struggling. Our mind naturally feels content. -Shambhala SunThe … Continue reading the story "On Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mindfulness"
On Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mindfulness
Stress: The Ins and Outs & How to Bust It
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The Good vs. Evil of Technology
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Community- It’s All About We
The Buzz
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Got Stone?
STONE.
I'm all about stone, but not exactly the kind you skip. I'm talking those chunky, heavy pieces that construct works of art, like big installations or massive buildings. A Little Bit o' History
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Re-Balance Your Chakras Naturally
Chakras
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A Must-Read for Architects
Neuroscience & Architecture. Who would have thought of making this connection? Although the research is not exhaustive, the link between the two fields is quite comprehensible.
So how does architecture actually affect our brains? After some research, I learned that Harvard … Continue reading the story "A Must-Read for Architects"Sound as a Healing Force
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The Path to Inner Balance
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Living City Block: Responding to Ecological and Economical Needs
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