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    Retraining the brain

    Recently Dan Rather interviewed the Dalai Lama and Mingyur Rinpoche in his Dan Rather Reports : Mind Science on the interface between mind science and Buddhist practice. It's an excellent and most interesting introduction to the whole discussion. You might want to take a look. [google]http://video...
    Posted to Gayle's Musings (Weblog) by Gayle Van Gils on 04-13-2008
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    Making Choices

    Each moment in our life we get the opportunity to make choices. Fundamentally, our choice is to stay present to what is happening, or to categorize what is happening based on the past, or project what is happening out to the future. I have spent a lot of time in meditation training myself to stay present...
    Posted to Gayle's Musings (Weblog) by Gayle Van Gils on 03-24-2008
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    Sharing our experience

    I spend a lot of time in my life reading about, thinking about, practicing, and experiencing my mind as it relates to the life I want to create and lead. I am excited to share this infinite exploration and journey with all of you who wish to take a stand for a life of love, joy and health. We need to...
    Posted to Gayle's Musings (Weblog) by Gayle Van Gils on 02-29-2008
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    Discuss: Garuda Contemplation

    Equanimity is an interesting and wonderful place to live in. I enter it at times, and life seems so easy and joyful. It is a space of possibilities and I am not stopped by seeming problems. Rather, nothing seems like a big deal, and I can be kind and easy with others. This is in distinct contrast to...
    Posted to Ruling Your World (Forum) by Gayle Van Gils on 02-29-2008
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    Discuss: Tiger Contemplation

    Our world is so full of negativity that we may not realize how much we are absorbing. Often I am triggered by a negative news report or the anger of others. When I stop to notice my mind, I can see that I have a choice as to which direction I go in my thoughts, to follow that negativity, or let it go...
    Posted to Ruling Your World (Forum) by Gayle Van Gils on 02-29-2008
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    Discuss: Daily Meditation Practice

    Daily meditation practice can be challenging to put into my daily schedule, as it goes against my habit of staying busy and occupied.  In fact, I am working hard to reverse habitual tendencies while I am "doing nothing".  I think of it as mental exercise.....I am exercising...
    Posted to Ruling Your World (Forum) by Gayle Van Gils on 02-28-2008
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