Hi All, Â Maybe this article I saw on another group will help me start a new year in a new way. Â It starts off with a story followed by a suggestion which I...
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 1, 2013 10:16 am
Hi Ralph, The trick is to discover what your purpose is. Go well. Jacqui....
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 1, 2013 10:24 am
Hi Ralph. Now why did you cause all the obstacles in your path?. The past has nothing to do with it. Go well. Jacqui....
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RSL March
rslmarch
Jan 1, 2013 10:43 am
Hi Jacqui, Â A couple of days ago, someone referred to me as Mr. Patient. Not because I am forever going to see my doctor but because I uncharacteristically...
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RSL March
rslmarch
Jan 1, 2013 10:59 am
Hi Jacqui, Â If I had known that my mother was going to live as long as she has, I would probably not have been bothered about the obstacles. I may not even...
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 2, 2013 9:47 am
Hi Ralph. Knowing how long your mother lived would have given you an edge on humanity. If you have known she would still be alive would you have done things ...
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 2, 2013 9:51 am
Hi Ralph. Believe me I have no clue what my purpose is. I am bone lazy and maybe that is what I am to be. I can't think of a thing I am driven to do, other...
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RSL March
rslmarch
Jan 2, 2013 10:41 am
Hi Jacqui, Â From what I have heard, you did plenty for 50 or 60 years. Enjoy the rest. Â Â Best wishes, Ralph My way may not be the only way; just the only...
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jenkerncali
Jan 2, 2013 10:01 pm
Hi all, I'm somewhat new to meditation. I discovered the benefits primarily through my yoga practice. Are there any "must read" books that a beginner like...
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RSL March
rslmarch
Jan 2, 2013 10:45 pm
Hi Jacqui, Â I would like to answer this by saying that believing that she would live this long kept me from going completely crackers about the situation. Â ...
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 3, 2013 8:34 am
Hi Ralph, Never bother with the dramas of others, your own will keep you busy as long as you live. Go well. Jacqui....
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 3, 2013 8:37 am
Hi there, A good book about meditation is " Secrets of Meditation39; by Davidji. Blessings to you. Jacqui....
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 3, 2013 8:49 am
Hi Ralph, That's true, now I will just be lazy, how nice. Enjoy your day. Jacqui....
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Christiaan Theron
cognizant_wo...
Jan 3, 2013 9:41 pm
You could start with Jon Kabat Zhinn. I find his audio guided meditations most useful....
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katusiime mary
katusiimemariah
Jan 3, 2013 9:42 pm
Hello all! Have been reading ya mails but trust m ma life has changed.It wasnt easy 4 m to cope up with a new lifestyle as a single mother but your mails gave...
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Tantrika Psychology
tantrapsycho...
Jan 3, 2013 9:42 pm
My dear brothers and sisters, in the challenges we face as to the origins of this universe and our journey within it, it is a certainty that we can boldly go...
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insidemann333
Jan 3, 2013 9:44 pm
Hello everybody I do my meditations practice from the very beginning in the cross leged position. I make mindfullness and metta meditation. To being in the...
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RSL March
rslmarch
Jan 3, 2013 11:47 pm
Hi and welcome to the group and thanks for your question.  I am glad that you have had several replies.     There is a certain amount of guidance on...
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Bobby Hadipraja
bolis97
Jan 4, 2013 4:33 am
The position does not matter so much. Pain may come up at any stages, even for long time meditator. But the key is to just let the pain be there and you...
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 4, 2013 9:14 am
Hi there, You don't need the cross legged position to do meditation. Sitting in a chair is just as good. You want to experience the benefits of meditation,...
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ali mccahey
sweetysource
Jan 5, 2013 8:06 am
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giftoflovingkindness-...
giftoflovingkindness-...
Jan 5, 2013 9:39 am
I am sorry. I do not know how a recent SPAM message got through. Possibly a member has had their email system hacked. It is always a good idea to change your...
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RSL March
rslmarch
Jan 5, 2013 1:08 pm
Hi All, Â Actually, it was not the forum, it was the market place. Â My wife and I were going out for the day without any specific plans except to look round...
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rslmarch
Jan 5, 2013 4:32 pm
Hi All, Here is a link which is included in the Group Home Page with more information about Lovingkindness meditation. ...
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Deborah
pegs_deborah
Jan 5, 2013 11:33 pm
Thank you for posting this link. I am new to loving kindness meditation but I am finding it is just what I need to get me through my bouts of depression. As a...
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RSL March
rslmarch
Jan 5, 2013 11:36 pm
Hi Deborah,  I think synchronicity is great for helping us feel better about life.  Welcome to the group.   Best wishes, Ralph My way may not be the...
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 6, 2013 9:41 am
Creating an Enlightened Society Excerpt from Shambhala Sun Magazine January 2013 Now more than ever, says THICH NHAT HANH in his new book, 'Good Citizens,' we...
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 6, 2013 9:56 am
Stop WANTING - and HAVE IT! (Part 1) Crossing the Gap by Peter Michel Release Newsletter September 21, 2005 It's not easy undoing the mind. Particularly, when...
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 6, 2013 9:57 am
Stop WANTING - and HAVE IT! (Part 2) Crossing the Gap by Peter Michel The danger of "familiarity" It's easy to get stuck in the complacency of wanting. It is...
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Jacqui Daane
jvr20nl
Jan 7, 2013 8:48 am
Stop WANTING - and HAVE IT! (Part 3) Crossing the Gap by Peter Michel The Stand Are you ready to take a stand with me? A bold one? I made a personal decision...