Monthly Archives: October 2010

Super Efforts and Self Development


The concept of effort is misinterpreted in the modern society, but is also important to understand if we want to success in the development of our hidden possibilities.  Even if many persons claim that they make incredible sacrifices in their … Continue reading

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Becoming some other (an Exercise)


Even if this practice seems foregone, it is very useful to understand how to see the things from an other point of view. Also, it is useful to achieve better and compassionate “connection” the other persons. Try it! Think of … Continue reading

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NOSCE TE IPSUM (Some G.I. Gurdjieff Quotes)


“From my point of view, he can be called a remarkable man who stands out from those around him by the resourcefulness of his mind, and who knows how to be restrained in the manifestations which proceed from his nature, … Continue reading

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Noticing our Self-Punishing Thoughts


A good and simple practice to acknowledge the moments when self punishing thoughts arise in our mind Spend a day practicing awareness of your tendency to engage in self critical, negative thinking. Label each instance you notice and number them … Continue reading

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Acknowledge Your Many Roles


Get out pen and paper. Sit quietly for a few minutes, breathing gently. Start to think of the many roles and aspects of your life. List all the roles that you play. Of course, you may think first of your … Continue reading

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“This is it” Exercise by Jon Kabat Zinn


New Yorker cartoon: Two Zen monks in robes and shaved heads, one young, one old, sitting side by side cross-legged on the floor. The younger one is looking somewhat quizzically at the older one, who is turned toward him and … Continue reading

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The art of Tai Chi Chuan and the development of Natural Awareness


Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese art whose popularity increased in recent years. It ‘a martial art, even if today is proposed and practiced in different ways and with different purposes. It’s an internal martial art, in the sense that … Continue reading

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An easy Centering Exercise


This exercise is an easy and practical tool to utilize your body to change the state of your mind.  The mind-body link allows changes in the body to positively affect the mind.  Centering our awareness on the body and its … Continue reading

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Buddhist and Taoist Secret Smile Exercise


“In ancient China, the Taoists taught that a constant inner smile, a smile to oneself, insured health, happiness and longevity. Why? Smiling to yourself is like basking in love: you become your own best friend. Living with an inner smile … Continue reading

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The Socrates Test of Three against Criticism


The tendency to criticize the others has become an usual habit in our everyday life, between all ages, gender and social categories; and it is a source of more suffering and conflicts. Of we don’t speak here about the critical … Continue reading

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