Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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You have time to meditate
The busier we are, the more we need a mind that can be clear and focused–one that can pause to take a breath, and think clearly and open-heartedly about the activities we’re engaged in. I spoke with a friend about this today. Our conversation reminded me how tempting it is, when we’re overwhelmed, to drop…
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Saving your Saturdays
I have greatly neglected the ADHD arena on this blog. Those who know me will find that just a bit ironic, since I are one. So I’m bringing it up again now, but making it easier on myself by sharing a website that does an excellent job of covering a lot of ADHD-related territory. If…
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Above it all…
Above it all, the clouds Like the poet said Move across the landscape Regardless of our stories Regardless of blame Regardless of how we make the world small. Above it all, the clouds— The invitation To raise the gaze Relax the mind And remember to be grateful.
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My wish for you
You have strengths you don’t know you have. You can be kind to yourself, and on that basis you can be kind to others. Know that the worries you carry can be set down. My wish for you is that you be free from suffering, anxiety, fear, sickness, emotional upheaval, discord, and financial obstacles.
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Bob Dylan reads New Year’s resolutions
Bob Dylan reads the 10 most popular New Year’s resolutions in this brief YouTube video. Wishing you the very best in 2013!
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Finding your motivation for meditation
Why do you want to meditate? Meditation practice isn’t easy. It goes against the grain of our habitual patterns. So it is very important to be clear with yourself: why do you want to sit still, doing nothing?
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Overwhelm, Shame, and Kindness
I received this private Facebook message in response to my ADHD post last week: “HI Celeste, I wanted to send a private note about your ADHD article. It’s so great to read about basic goodness with acceptance of one’s ADHD! And thanks for being brave and putting it all out there. I was diagnosed with…
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Donate, don’t rotate
Nikki Kinser (Take Control Organizing) produces a helpful weekly podcast with encouragement and advice for the organized lifestyle. Here’s a recent episode: “Fight the churn! You know it happens to you — you’re delighting in the act of moving things around all the while avoiding making the tough decisions that come with getting organized. But remember,…
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Embrace Your ADHD Brain
Embrace it? Don’t we need to fix it? I will be writing about the many aspects of having ADHD, and how to, yes, actually embrace it. Labeling ourselves as ADHD is just one way of describing what we experience–and how others experience us. It is one way of getting a handle on what we struggle…
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Organizing for the holidays
For those of us for whom the organized lifestyle has usually seemed like an unattainable goal, the holiday season can be more than intimidating. It’s encouraging to have practical tools to make organization seem attainable. Check out this website and tell me it doesn’t give you some encouragement! Pick just one technique or suggestion and try…
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