Tag: Gratitude
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The Love We Become
The lyric “Bring me a higher love” resonates deeply, embodying a call toward transcendent love that extends beyond romantic possession. It signifies a journey of cultivating love through compassion and presence, suggesting that true love is not just received but actively created, encouraging self-growth and recognition of our capacities to love.
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Reflections on Silence: Insights from a Vipassana Retreat
Reflections on a profound return to ordinary life, carrying the essence of silence within…
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A Legacy of Calm and Hope
The author expresses their biggest dream as a desire to create spaces of calm and healing where fear once resided. Their goal is to support individuals in facing life’s challenges with dignity and self-trust, fostering a greater sense of hope and compassion. They aspire for their legacy to be defined by the lives they’ve touched…
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The Healing Power of Reiki: A Biofield Therapy Insight
Reiki, often described as a gentle biofield therapy, provides emotional and physical relief, promoting calm and relaxation. A study shows positive effects on low-income patients with mental health issues, highlighting its potential as a complementary therapy.
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The Mercy and Danger of Chaos
This piece explores the idea that a little chaos can be beneficial for personal growth, prompting introspection and emotional release. It distinguishes between constructive, inner chaos that encourages self-exploration and destructive chaos that threatens survival. Ultimately, it advocates for a balance, suggesting that some turmoil is necessary while emphasizing compassion and care for life.
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The Truth About Hypnosis: Myths vs Reality
Hypnosis is often misunderstood as a mysterious or controlling state when, in fact, it is a natural aspect of focused attention found in daily activities like reading or daydreaming. It emphasises self-hypnosis, where individuals maintain agency. Understanding this can enhance awareness, flexibility in thinking, and support positive mental health practices.
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Sleep Is a Cat
A personal bedtime routine aimed at enhancing sleep quality. The poem emphasise mental release by evicting worries, creating a calming environment, and engaging in soothing rituals like making tea.
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Exploring Certainty: Lessons from C.S. Lewis and Wittgenstein
The reflection explores the nature of certainty and doubt, drawing on ideas from C. S. Lewis and Ludwig Wittgenstein. It emphasizes that understanding is not about absolute knowledge but relies on a shared agreement between minds. Certainty is depicted as a collaborative atmosphere, where living with uncertainty fosters ongoing dialogue and trust…