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August 2004 Newsletter

Welcome!

When we are focused on balancing and integrating our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual lives, we often find it helpful to hear from others on the journey. Our deepest questions may be articulated by others. We may feel less alone, and more connected to those around us in meaningful ways.

It is my hope that the words of this occasional letter will touch your life and heart- that you will see how a life of more awareness leads to a life of healing the deepest hurts- a life of compassion for self and others, and a life worth living!

You are invited to share your insights, questions, and requests for future articles.

In this issue
  • A Question of Interest
  • Fresh Perspectives
  • An Invitation

  • A Question of Interest

    Wishing other people would change their behavior? Ever find yourself trying to talk them into changing?

    Here's a quote from Norman Fischer, a meditation teacher, that helps me remember what really works when I find myself caught up in trying to change my husband or children (or anyone else!) I find it an extremely useful reminder.

    "You can't point out people's blind spots to them.

    If they weren't blind spots you could,

    but since they are blind spots

    they won't see them.

    So it's better to just be loving.

    When they are ready to see through the blind spot they will."


    Fresh Perspectives

    Uncovering Compassion: What gets in the way.

    An excerpt from Nina Livingstone's forthcoming book, Let's not call it meditation: Practical information for people who think they can't sit still or quiet the mind.

    What happens when we realize that we have our own blind spots? Do we want to stay blind? Is there a curiosity about "seeing" clearly?

    When our awareness is clouded and dull, we are unconsciously reacting and being triggered in situations that become full of suffering and pain. At those times, we are so caught up in the pain we experience, we are not even aware of anything else. Thinking about what has just happened and what caused this mess is the farthest thing from our mind. We are caught up in a blind spot and it hurts.

    If we are going to feel better, we need to be open to a new perspective.


    An Invitation

    Fall Classes through New Life Learning Institute in Rochester and Spencerport

    Please consider joining Nina for any or all of this Fall classes if you live in the Rochester and Spencerport, NY area. We will find a personal meaning for Healing with Awareness, and experience forgiveness, compassion and meditation together. Go to the link at the bottom of this section for specifics.

    Also, if you haven't explored Nina's meditation CDs, you can listen to audio samples through the CDs pages at www.healingwithawareness.com.

    Monday evening meditation and discussion sessions continue at Nina's home beginning again on September 13th. Call or email for more info.



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