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By Maya Talisman FrostFeb 18, 20041 topic

An Amazingly Simple Way to Change Your Brain Waves

You've seen the ads. nn"Transform yourself!" "Get motivated while you sleep!" "Revolutionary sound techniques will power up your mind!" nnBut under the profit-motivated copy is a whole lot of fascinating science. Can you change your subconscious thoughts by changing what you're listening to? nnIt turns out that you CAN. nnSpecifically, you CAN make your brain more receptive to any new story you create and intentionally repeat. It's a matter of telling yourself your best story

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 3, 20031 topic

How To Entertain A Thought

After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time. nnIt's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought. nnAristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." nnHmmm. To entertain a thought without accepting it. nnWe need to do that. Everyone needs to learn how to be good hos

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostJan 2, 20041 topic

Top Three Secrets To Becoming A Better Thinker

We all know there are ways to become a better thinker. We should read more books. We ought to go to lectures and concerts. We need to visit exhibits and appreciate art. We can take classes and expand our horizons through travel. nnBlah, blah, blah. Those are the easy answers. nnIf we really want to become better thinkers, there are three ways to do it that are guaranteed to get you tuned in to your brain and everything going on in it. nnReady? Here are the top three secrets t

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostOct 26, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!: How to Entertain a Thought

After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time. nnIt's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought. nnAristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." nnHmmm. To entertain a thought without accepting it. nnWe need to do that. Everyone needs to learn how to be a good h

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 19, 20031 topic

Five Surprisingly Hip Political Ideas From Plato

Don't you love politics? nnMe, neither. But I do like thinking about politics. And wouldn't you know it? Just when you think you've come up with a dazzling opinion, you find nout someone else had that same idea hundreds of years ago. So much for being original. nnStill, it's delightful to discover that you share opinions with great thinkers. nnPolitical pundits have a fabulous time skewering politicians and demanding accountability. Talking heads analyze failing policies and

Primary topic: Adult and Senior Development

Adult and Senior Development

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By Maya Talisman FrostJan 15, 20041 topic

Drawing On Creativity: How To Trick Your Brain

Can you draw? nnnnYour answer to that question reveals a surprising namount about your brain and the way you integrate nyour right and left hemispheres. (In this article, the nleft side will be referred to as the dominant one, which nis by far the most likely scenario.)nnnnYou see, the left side of the brain excels at verbal, nanalytical, rational and logical tasks. It's the dominant nhalf. It takes over most of the time, using words to ndescribe and define, figuring things o

Primary topic: Creativity

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 5, 20031 topic

On Hope and Harmonic Concordance

I love mysteries. nnNot mystery books. I'm talking about life's real npuzzles. nnIt's powerful to contemplate the heavens and ngrasp the enormity of the universe. We tend nto go along, head down, minding our own business and nstruggling with the minutiae of our lives. To pause, nlook up and peruse the star-studded sky is a reminder nof the insignificance of so many of our worries. nnWe need to pause more often, and we need to remind nourselves repeatedly that the little thing

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Maya Talisman FrostJan 27, 20041 topic

Dancing On Your Brain: The Cha-Cha Effect

My grandmother used to say that the secret to living a good life is maintaining a flexible spine and a flexible mind. Whether weâre talking about joints or brains, thereâs just no room for rigidity.nnMark Twain once made a comment that illustrates my grandmotherâs idea perfectly. He said: nâIt is discouraging to try to penetrate a mind like yours. You ought to get it out and dance on it. That would take some of the rigidity out of it.â nnThatâs exactly what we nee

Primary topic: Positive Thinking

Positive Thinking

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By Maya Talisman FrostJan 11, 20041 topic

Becoming Excellent: Outsmarting Racism

Thinkers know better than to be racist. It's generallyunderstood that racists are, well, not thinkers. It'snot that racists are necessarily stupid--it's that theyare ignorant. nnWe like to think that racists are choosing to hang onto their bias because they don't know any better. Thoseof us who are educated--or who think--can overcome anybias through information and intention. Right? nnTell that to our brains. nnA recent study done at Dartmouth College presents someinterestin

Primary topic: Corporate Training

Corporate Training

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By Maya Talisman FrostMay 4, 20041 topic

It's a Quantum Thing

We don't need to understand quantum physicsentirely in order to appreciate it. Even those who have devoted their lives to thestudy of the universe and its atomic structurewill admit that many mysteries remain. Well, I love mysteries, so let's set the scene for this one...nnThere's a Big Bang. "Whoosh!" go all the molecules. Much swirling commences. Fast forward 12 billion years (give or take a billion)to present day. People all over the world watch sci-fi movies, read physics

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostMay 4, 20041 topic

It's a Quantum Thing

We don't need to understand quantum physicsentirely in order to appreciate it. Even those who have devoted their lives to thestudy of the universe and its atomic structurewill admit that many mysteries remain. Well, I love mysteries, so let's set the scene for this one...nnThere's a Big Bang. "Whoosh!" go all the molecules. Much swirling commences. Fast forward 12 billion years (give or take a billion)to present day. People all over the world watch sci-fi movies, read physics

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostMay 4, 20041 topic

It's a Quantum Thing

We don't need to understand quantum physicsentirely in order to appreciate it. Even those who have devoted their lives to thestudy of the universe and its atomic structurewill admit that many mysteries remain. Well, I love mysteries, so let's set the scene for this one...nnThere's a Big Bang. "Whoosh!" go all the molecules. Much swirling commences. Fast forward 12 billion years (give or take a billion)to present day. People all over the world watch sci-fi movies, read physics

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostJun 2, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!: Are You Living In A Cave?

When I was three years old, I had an experience Iâll never forget. My mother had just prepared lunch for my brother and me, and a neighbor lady came running over, breathless, telling my mother some news. Mom went right to the television and turned it on. This was unusualâshe rarely watched TV. She set up the ironing board in the living room(!) so that she could iron while watching. Stranger still, she seemed to have forgotten all about naptime. My brother and I sat on the

Primary topic: Creativity

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By Maya Talisman FrostApr 23, 20041 topic

Survival Tips for Office Heroes

This one goes out to all you administrative professionals out there. Thatâs right. YOU. Not your boss. Not the guy down the hall who demands everyoneâs attention. No. This is YOUR thing. nnYou work hard, and all of your energy goes into making things run smoothly and helping your employer look good in every way. Youâve got lists and even lists of lists. You know where everything is, when everything is due, whoâs behind, whatâs ahead, and how to fix the fax machine.

Primary topic: Anxiety

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By Maya Talisman FrostFeb 22, 20041 topic

Mastering Mindfulness: A Thinker's Ode to Meditation

I'm lucky.nnWhen I was fifteen, I was the sole survivor in one of those horrific car accidents involving a bunch of teens, lots of alcohol, and late-night fast driving. While the driver and other passengers were killed instantly when our car hit a tree on a drizzly summer night, I had the most powerful experience of my life. nnI felt myself being lifted lightly, and it seemed as though I was actually caressed by a loving presence. I nremember feeling soothed, comforted, and c

Primary topic: Meditation

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By Maya Talisman FrostApr 8, 20041 topic

Surfing Your Adrenalin Wave: How to Dissolve--Not Disguise--Anger

Feel that rising tide of anger? Surf's up! Start paddling. nnWhenever we feel angry or frustrated, we get a blast of adrenalin coursing through our bloodstream. In the fight or flight response to stress, our bodies rely on our appendages. We need to hit, kick, jump or run away, and our bodies help out by sending extra blood to our limbs. nnIf we were living in the wild and had to actually fight off a predator or run away to escape, this would make perfect sense. But in a typi

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostApr 2, 20041 topic

Straddling the Science/Magic Line: A Look At Magnetic Therapy

What's the difference between science and magic? It's our understanding of what makes something happen.nnIf magic is hocus-pocus, science is simply wellunderstood hocus-pocus. Fire? Solar eclipse? Volcanic eruption? Earthquake? Once we can explain it, it becomes science. But sometimes we're stuck straddling that science/magic line. nnConsider magnets. nnRemember when you were a kid back in elementary school and you first discovered the wonder of magnets? What a thrill it was

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Maya Talisman FrostJul 8, 20051 topic

Mindfulness and Eating: Divine Desk Dining

Are you stuck eating lunch at your desk again? nnLucky you. nnYou see, staying put can be surprisingly soothing compared to making a mad dash to the cafe for a sandwich and running back to your office, all the while worried that youâll miss an important call. nnIf you feel chained to your desk, try viewing it instead as a powerful anchor that keeps you from drifting mindlessly.nnDesk dining can be the epitome of mindlessnessâor a remarkable opportunity to slow down, recon

Primary topic: Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

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By Maya Talisman FrostJan 10, 20041 topic

Going Seamless: Dissolving the Brain Divide

Are you a right-brainer or a left-brainer? nnThe greatest thinkers are at a loss when it comes to answering that question. nnJust as we admire athletes who are able to hit a tennis ball or throw a javelin with either arm, we should emulate thinkers who engage fully in all kinds of activities without regard to whether or not it suits their specified brain orientation. nnLabeling yourself as a certain kind of thinker is extremely limiting. Once we've established an idea about o

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostMar 4, 20041 topic

Evangelical Skepticism: Pursuing Your Right To Be Wrong

Michael Shermer speaks with the energy and passion of an evangelist, so it's not too surprising to learn that he used to be one. What is surprising is that he has made a 180-degree turn in his approach to belief. As a college student at Pepperdine University, he knocked on doors to spread the word of the gospel to anyone who would listen. Now he preaches the power of skepticism in the true sense of the word. nnLike a war hero who becomes an anti-war activist, this turnaround

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostApr 14, 20041 topic

Triggering Intention: How To Remember To Remember

You've got a lot to store in that brain of yours. Sometimes you need to remind yourself to remember something. The most effective way to remember is to choose your triggers wisely.nnPost-its work great, but I'm all for simplifying things even further. By choosing to make a certain behavior a trigger for a particular thought, we can skip the paper and adhesive and get right to the important stuff.nnThe trick is to be intentional about it. We tend to hop in the shower and let o

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostDec 19, 20031 topic

Flights Of Fancy: An Air Of Gratitude

Feeling cranky about air travel? Get a grip. nnNot on the arm of your passenger seat--on reality, history, and the incredible accomplishment of human flight. nnWe've just celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' historic flight at Kitty Hawk, North nCarolina. Although there werecertainly others who were experimenting with flying machines--most notably, nAlberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian who is widely celebrated in his native country as being the father of nav

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostDec 19, 20031 topic

Doing Dinner: Confessions Of A Radical Mother

I love slow living. It's peaceful, meaningful and downright radical in a go-go world. nnAccording to a recent article in (appropriately enough)Time magazine, groups of harried parents across the nUSA are joining a wave of slow living advocates by doing something really revolutionary--having one sit-down dinner at home with their kids each week. nnI don't know whether to applaud or cry. The idea that parents are willing to undertake the Herculean task of nrearranging their sch

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Maya Talisman FrostSep 2, 20041 topic

Seeing Purple: On Pens and Paying Attention

It's back-to-school time once again, and purple is IN.n nI'm not talking about fashion trends--though the September issues of mostnmagazines are singing the praises of plum and berry shades. No, I'm referring to the hottest item at Office Depot, Staples, and other school supply meccas. nnPurple pens. nnAccording to a recent article in The Boston Globe, many teachers are giving up their infamous red pens and turning to purple. Although some stalwarts arengripping their crimson

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Maya Talisman FrostFeb 26, 20041 topic

Socrates, Politics and Axe Murder: A Look At Gay Marriage

This week, I attended a reading by Christopher Phillips. He is the author of Socrates CafÃ©: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, and has been described as the "Johnny Appleseed of philosophy" because of his penchant for starting meaningful dialogues with groups around the world. nnHe was there to promote his newest book, Six Questions for Socrates: A Modern-Day Journey of Discovery Through World Philosophy. Because I happen to live in Portland, Oregon, a city with a reputation for c

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostFeb 11, 20041 topic

Open, Full and Imperfect: What You Must Know About Your Heart

Last Friday was National Wear Red Day, an intentional opportunity to wear a red dress as a symbol of awareness of the fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women in America. nnI didn't wear a red dress, but I did get my very first electrocardiogram. nnI wish I could say that I had planned it that way. nnThe truth is that I was experiencing chest pain, a terrible squeezing sensation in my left shoulder and left arm, and an alarming tingling running up my neck. I

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostDec 16, 20031 topic

Good, Good, Good, Good Intentions

I always do a lot of thinking about good intentions in December. nnIt's not because I'm inspired by the holidays. I'm simply observing the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each year, around December 10th, I reread that incredible document just to remind myself that as humans, we can all agree on what it means to have basic rights and to be treated fairly. It's an ninspiring piece of writing, and it fills my heart with hope--that is, until I remember t

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostJul 3, 20031 topic

Becoming an Excellent Human: Five Great Ideas From Aristotle

It was Socrates who said that the purpose of philosophy is to help each of us become âan excellent humanâ. That seems like a respectable and reasonable big-picture goal for every person on the planet. nnBut what about the specifics? How do we become excellent humans? How can we use philosophy in our everyday lives to help us succeed in this most important goal as homo sapiens? nnThe surprising thing about philosophy is that it is incredibly user-friendly if you take it in

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostMar 11, 20041 topic

Why You Must Stop Setting Goals

My goal in life is to have no goals. They get in the way nof true progress. nnPlenty of successful people swear by goal setting. nThey're praising the wrong behavior. Brain research ntells us that the goals don't matter--it's the intention nthat gets us where we want to go. nnIntentions and goals are not the same. Goals tend to nbe arbitrary and number-oriented, such as the number nof pounds lost, amount of money earned, number of nhours spent in the gym, number of new client

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 3, 20031 topic

Would Socrates Be A Celebrity Today?

Last week, as I was standing in the checkout line of my local grocery store, I found myself staring at the dozen or so magazines on display. As I gazed upon the various photos and headlines praising or trashing the celebrity du jour, I got to thinking. nnWhat kind of celebrity would Socrates be if he were alive today? How would we treat him? nnIn what way would he ask his questions in the 21st century? He never wrote much of anything--we know his ideas mostly through the work

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 19, 20031 topic

Looking At Time With A Capital T

I keep a fossil on my desk at all times. Whenever I feel rushed or find myself creating a sense of urgency, I pick up the fossil and caress its polished surface. Itâs over 200 million years old. Suddenly, returning that phone call or meeting that self-imposed deadline doesnât seem nearly as critical. My ancient arthropod reminds me that, in the scheme of things, this moment is indescribably insignificant. I find that remarkably comforting. nnTrue story: I brought the foss

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostMay 8, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!--A Spontaneous Woo to You

As I was driving to a friendâs house recently, I passed the Dublin Pub, a local watering hole known for its live music. On the reader board, one bandâs name caught my eye: Spontaneous Woo. Hmmm, I thought. What a cool concept. There is nothing quite like letting out a joyous, spontaneous âWOO!â when things are going our way. We might personalize our woo, making it come out as âYESSSS!â or âSweeeeeetâ or even âWoo-HOO!â No matter what elicits this response,

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostSep 24, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!: Who's Winning--You or Your Stuff?

Maybe it's just a weird week. Three times in the past three days, I've bumped into someone I know and started a conversation with, "Hey, how ARE you?" nnNothing unusual about that. But the responses were all discussions of problems with STUFF. Cars. Computers. Sprinkling systems. Lawnmowers. Burglar alarms. Phones. Dishwashers. Everybody's stuff was causing headaches. Okay, so I guess the short answer to the question would have been, "I have a headache." nnIt's not that I did

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostJun 4, 20041 topic

Movin' On: Taking Transhumanism in Stride

Back in the seventies, we watched "The Six Million Dollar Man", a popular television show about a trained agent who was critically injured and given the gift of technology--bionic legs and super vision. nnLee Majors portrayed a man capable of leaping tall buildings and scanning the landscape at night. We marveled at the possibility of creating a human with superior qualities. In the opening sequence of each episode, we heard the phrase, "We have the technology." The implicati

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Maya Talisman FrostApr 30, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!: Beardless Philosophy for Daily Living

I read a quote in one of those celebrity columns recently that just blew me away. Itâs not that I believe everything I read, especially when it comes to Hollywood, but for the sake of discussion, letâs assume that the quote was correctly stated. nnIt was attributed to Angus Young, member of the band AC/DC. Think big arena rock, throbbing bass, and screeching vocals. You could identify an AC/DC song in the first few measures by its distinctive bass line and ribald lyrics.

Primary topic: Adult and Senior Development

Adult and Senior Development

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By Maya Talisman FrostJul 10, 20041 topic

Leaning Toward Lean: Clear Thinking For Better Health(Care)

Mindfulness is all about paying attention. It's amazing what can be accomplished when mindfulness is applied to systems that need all the attention they can get. If there's an industry that needs some CPR and TLC, it's healthcare. nnCindy Jimmerson is a 30-year trauma nurse who is passionate about streamlining healthcare processes. Her consulting company, Lean HealthCare West, is blasting through always-done-it-that-way thinking to reduce waiting time for patients, eliminate

Primary topic: Corporate Training

Corporate Training

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By Maya Talisman FrostJun 2, 20051 topic

Mindfulness and Music: Things That Go "Hmmm"

Shhhâ¦can you hear it? nnOne of the most powerful forms of mindfulness is awareness of sound. We tend to tune out the noise of our lives in order to concentrate on the tasks at hand. nnIn fact, we may get so used to a particular sound that we donât notice it until itâs goneâlike a television that is turned off, or traffic that stops outside your home, or your neighborâs lawn mower or stereo that is suddenly silent. nnWe notice when it starts, we intentionally shut it

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostFeb 27, 20061 topic

Mindfulness and Tango: Passion and Possibilities

My husband and I went to see a production of "Forever Tango!" presented at the Angela Peralta Theater just two blocks from our home here in Mazatlan. nnAfter all, since we're moving to Argentina in July, we need to learn more about tango, which was born in Buenos Aires back in the late 1800s. nnIt was a great show--passionate dancing, stirring music, spectacular costumes. But I wanted to know more about how this dance form started, so I did a little research on the history of

Primary topic: Creativity

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By Maya Talisman FrostAug 20, 20051 topic

Mindfulness and Flirting: Seizing The Moment

Have you ever been called a flirt? nnGood for you!nnYou see, flirting is an excellent indication that you are Paying Attention. nnIn fact, it is impossible to flirt without being mindful. You canât be all wrapped up in your thoughts, or distracted by worries about tomorrow. You are Right There, in the moment, picking up on subtle signals and dealing out your own.nnMindfulness requires these four steps:nnâ¢ Noticing something new (âHmmmâ¦heâs attractive.â)nâ¢ Making

Primary topic: Dating

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By Maya Talisman FrostJun 21, 20041 topic

Wireless Meditation: Top Five Tips for Wherever-Whenever Mindfulness

The problem with meditation is attachment. We get inthe habit of needing our altar, favorite cushion,incense, CD, certain time of day, necessary length oftime, or particular style of sitting. If we canât doit the ârightâ way, we tend to skip it altogether. Weget so attached to the trappings that we get a littletesty if we donât have everything just so. nnThis is funny when you think about it. In Buddhism,the core belief is that life is full of suffering, andthis suffe

Primary topic: Meditation

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By Maya Talisman FrostJun 26, 20041 topic

Becoming Radiant: Mind Mapping For Creativity

I don't take notes anymore. Instead, I create one wildly colorful, creative and inspiring page whenever I need to make a decision, prepare a presentation, or plan an event. That whole two-column plus and minus approach? Gone. nnBring on the Mind Maps! nnI read Tony Buzan's first book on Mind Mapping back in the early eighties, but I was too caught up in the old-school world to see how it could be of use to me. I recently rediscovered Mind Mapping and it has become an integral

Primary topic: Creativity

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By Maya Talisman FrostJun 8, 20051 topic

Mindfulness and Poetry: Delicious Word Awareness

Everyone's a poet. nnOf course, everyone's a critic, too! This means that there are plenty of opportunities to heighten our awareness of words and how we use them. nnWords create pictures, and just as a painter uses a combination of colors and strokes to express a concept, we offer an artistic rendering of thoughts through carefully chosen words. nnOur linguistic intelligence is what allows us to both recognize and generate vivid word vignettes. Whether you enjoy novels, biog

Primary topic: Creativity

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By Maya Talisman FrostMar 19, 20041 topic

A Mindful Road Trip: The Ultimate No-Goal Vacation

It's the beginning of spring break, and we're heading south. That's all we know.nnOur family is greatly anticipating what may be our last road trip for a long, long time. There's a lot of excitement in our house right now as we are shifting into a whole new phase for each of us.nnMy husband is launching a new business. I am writing a book. Our 17-year-old daughter is preparing for college in Nova Scotia in September. Our 16-year-old daughter is heading to Brazil for a year-lo

Primary topic: Family

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By Maya Talisman FrostAug 11, 20041 topic

Ch-Ch-Chain of Hearts: Cranking Up Compassion

Can you hear your compassion? It's time to crank it up. nnOne of the most difficult challenges we face in our quest to be compassionate is dealing with conflict. Those we love most tend to be the ones most likely to engage us in sparring that cuts the deepest. nnWhy do we allow ourselves to use our harshest words and most acid tone of voice with the people we love most? nnPrecisely because we love them most. We're counting on unconditional love. We know we are likely to be fo

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Maya Talisman FrostJun 15, 20051 topic

Mindfulness and Education: Teachers, Make It Fun

As a mindfulness trainer, Iâm a big fan of promoting greater mindfulness in the classroom. However, itâs interesting to me that those who seem to be the most thoughtful and passionate proponents of mindfulness in education are the ones most likely to be trapped by their limited thinking. nnNow, donât get me wrong.nnI praise those who introduce silence, stillness and contemplation among students. I applaud those who explain the concept of mindfulness and invite their cha

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Maya Talisman FrostJan 23, 20041 topic

Laughing Toward Truth: Six Tips for Lighthearted Thinkers

Do you believe in the power of your convictions? nnIt's time to lighten up. nnPeople love attaching themselves to ideas. We can get pretty feisty when one of our beloved beliefs is challenged. We're too busy defending to spend our time analyzing. nnTruth has a tendency to get in the way of our beliefs. We like having our rules to live by, our reasons for feeling righteous, and our excuses for ending intellectual exploration. Just as we climb up a ladder, we like counting on c

Primary topic: Adult and Senior Development

Adult and Senior Development

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By Maya Talisman FrostJul 29, 20041 topic

Savoring Moments Through Mindful Eating

We all eat. But how mindful are we of every bite we take? nnYour mother always told you to slow down and taste your food. Thatâs great advice, especially when we find ourselves grabbing a quick snack on the run or eating a meal while driving. How we eat says as much about us as what we choose to eat. nnWe can learn a great deal by paying attention to our eating habits. Our appetites change depending on our moods. If weâre depressed, we may eat more than usual or we may lo

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostApr 18, 20061 topic

Mindfulness and Conversation: Northwest Earth Institute Plants Powerful Seeds

A few years ago, I was the national outreach coordinator for theNorthwest Earth Institute in Portland,Oregon.nnIt was a very cool job. All day long,I talked to people across the countrywho were interested in gathering oncea week with a few friends, neighbors or co-workers in order to discover moreabout their ideas, values, and habitsaffecting their relationship with theEarth.nnDick and Jeanne Roy, the co-founders of NWEI, had no expectations when they first made a few copies

Primary topic: Adult and Senior Development

Adult and Senior Development

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By Maya Talisman FrostJul 29, 20041 topic

Big Wave Mindfulness: Surfing For A Connection

Surfing is mindfulness in action. Riding the biggest waves is an all-out, fully-present-or-die-trying proposition. nnThanks to a persistent case of aquaphobia, I've never tried surfing. However, I've done my share of snowboarding, and I am trying to imagine what it would be like to carve the slopes with several tons of avalanche chasing me down the mountain. First of all, I would have to hike to the top and wait to catch the biggest avalanche, getting pummeled by several in t

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostJun 28, 20051 topic

Mindfulness and Independence: Observing Fireworks

âItâs a free country,â they say. âCelebrate our independence,â I hear.nnWell, Iâm all for having a party, but it strikes me that you donât have to be an American to appreciate freedom, and doing what Iâm told isnât the best way to exercise independence.nnSo, letâs expand that notion of freedom just a bit, and look at how we can become more aware of the fireworks that are lighting up our minds.nnWhat sets off your mental fireworks? What ignites your persona

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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