Category: #mindfulness
Look after yourself
Karma, Consciousness, and Freedom
Karma, consciousness, and freedom are interconnected concepts that have been explored and discussed in various philosophical and spiritual traditions. Let’s briefly look at each of these concepts individually and then explore their interrelationships. Karma: Karma is a concept originating from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, among other belief systems. It refers to the law of cause… Read More Karma, Consciousness, and Freedom
Working From Home
No man is hurt but by himself
… that no man is hurt but by himself. Diogenes said that, and he was right. Every person’s experience is created internally, by him or herself. No one outside of you can tell you what anything means, or whether you are “hurt” or not. If you feel hurt by something or someone, it is the… Read More No man is hurt but by himself
Mistakes
… that it is not necessary for you to report everyone’smistakes to them, much less to give them corrections. It can be difficult, when you think you know a better wayto say something, to keep that to yourself. But try.Unless someone’s life or safety depends on it, do try. You would not welcome someone else… Read More Mistakes
A few questions to get you thinking!
What do you look forward to? What friendships make you smile and feel more positive? What hobbies bring out the best in you? What do you deliberately do when you are down in order to feel better? What music tends to lift your spirits? What do your friends and family do that lifts your spirits?… Read More A few questions to get you thinking!
“father of positive psychology”
“The defining characteristic of pessimists is that they tend to believe that bad events will last a long time, will undermine everything they do, and are their own fault. The optimists, who are confronted with the same hard knocks of this world, think about misfortune in the opposite way. They tend to believe that defeat… Read More “father of positive psychology”
The Emotional Brain
What is Emotional Regulation?
“Emotional regulation refers to the process by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express their feelings. Emotional regulation can be automatic or controlled, conscious or unconscious, and may have effects at one or more points in the emotion producing process.” (Gross et al. 1998). Join… Read More What is Emotional Regulation?
