Author: Chris Walsh
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Mindfulness meditation beats sleep hygiene for older adults
Older adults who suffer from moderate insomnia may benefit from mindfulness meditation, a clinical trial shows. The research indicates this form of meditation is a better bet for a good night’s sleep than the more conventional strategy of focusing on better sleep hygiene. “According to our findings, mindfulness meditation appears to have a role in…
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Heaven and Hell
An old monk was sitting in deep meditation by the side of the road with his eyes half closed, his legs crossed and his hands folded in his lap. Suddenly his meditation was interrupted by the gruff and strident voice of a samurai warrior. “Old man! Can you teach me about heaven and hell!” At…
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Self compassion, Mindfulness and Healthy Attachment
Attachment patterns established between parents and children serve those children well through life. It allows them to form healthy adult friendships and intimate relationships. I also allows them to embrace the opportunities that life presents to them. When attachment is healthy, the reaching out movement of the baby toward the mother is confident and unambivalent. Most…
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An empathic young mum getting special support from her own mum
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/-2qqby.html In this article the author is considering the position of Prince William with his new baby but without his mother. She was in a similar situation and found a very creative solution. These are the sorts of solutions that often appear from doing a family constellation. For more info go to http://www.constellationflow.com/articles
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Mindfulness and That damned Fly!
Here is a great you tube video that demonstrates what happens when we fight with irritating experiences. It also how when we get exhausted with the fight and give up while remaining aware that ……… Well you’ll see!