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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.
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Exploring Blind Spots
What is a blind spot anyway? Simply put, it's whatever is in the way of clarity.
I had an easy blind spot the other day when I went shopping for charcoal at Abundance Coop. The charcoal had been piled by the front door the last few times I was there, but when I looked this time, I didn't see any. I asked a store worker if we were out and she said there were two bags there earlier. I followed her to the front of the store, where I thought I had looked, and there they were! Just where I had a blind spot! I got teased a bit for that one!
In a more complex situation, a blind spot may be a prejudice against a person because he unconsciously reminds us of something unpleasant about our father. He may actually be a kind-hearted man, and a loving father with his children.
Have you ever been repeatedly attracted to people who are selfish, insensitive, or neglectful? Perhaps they have been more deeply confused, and behave in self-destructive and violent ways with themselves and others. A blind spot may create an unexplained attraction again and again, to the same kind of unhealthy friend or lover, or work situation.
More about Blind Spots
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Everyday Awareness Practices
When You're Really Cooking
Have you ever noticed how busy the mind can be when you're cooking?
Whether you feel cooking is a chore or really enjoy the creativity involved, you might want to consider using cooking time as an opportunity to practice being aware in the moment. Smelling the fragrances of herbs and spices, feeling your arm as you stir or chop, test tasting as you go, voices in the next room.
All of what's happening can be taken in and let be. Focusing with the task-at-hand, without getting caught up in thoughts about what's next, how tired you feel, or what happened earlier in the day, allows your whole being to be present with what is. You may actually find you have more energy to enjoy your meal when you've prepared it with awareness!
Remembering awareness is a gift to your self and others. Please take care.
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Something To Listen To
I have been offering radio stations one-minute recordings of my talks about how to be more aware during everyday life. You can now listen to them to on my website. If you have a minute (literally!), you can click on Audio Talks, on the side bar or the bottom of this section, for a direct link to the page.
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Click on side bar for more information about the following:
New Standard and Multiple Visit Fees
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Combination Guidance and Qi Gong Packages
Awareness at Work Workshop
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Talks
Meditation CDs
If you haven't yet explored Nina's meditation CDs, you can read about them, listen to audio samples, and buy them at www.healingwithawareness.com/cds.htm.
Group Awareness Meditation
Monday evening meditation and discussion sessions continue at Nina's home in Penfield. The group is small. Donations only. Beginners are always welcome. Call or email for more info.
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