tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post2136215898949176608..comments2023-10-09T20:51:52.770+11:00Comments on kirin notebook - the blog of lara cameron: Being mindfulLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08866886848733190371noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-34794985120281860662012-05-04T00:32:26.684+10:002012-05-04T00:32:26.684+10:00I try to be gentle with the things i do. Like when...I try to be gentle with the things i do. Like when i shampoo my hair, i make an effort to feel the tip of my fingers running through my scalp, i smell the scent of my shampoo and i just enjoy the feeling. I think that doing things gently helps you be more mindful of the present. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-74141044987571353872012-03-19T11:23:28.115+11:002012-03-19T11:23:28.115+11:00Such a great post! I struggle with this daily... n...Such a great post! I struggle with this daily... need to practice much harder. Will absolutely be placing that quote on my pinboard to read each day. Thanks for your wise words ;)fedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04488042420014846791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-19899610031991904382012-03-18T22:27:07.718+11:002012-03-18T22:27:07.718+11:00There's a wonderful (and free) podcast on Mona...There's a wonderful (and free) podcast on Monash Uni website which takes you through a 20 minute "mindfulness" mediation session. Its available to all, don't have to be a student. Its under the psychology/student wellbing area. Enjoy your journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-33264245796619913162012-03-16T15:50:05.998+11:002012-03-16T15:50:05.998+11:00I completely suck at mindfulness... I feel like al...I completely suck at mindfulness... I feel like all those years at school, uni (a science degree!) and work have programmed me to constantly think, analyse, plan, stress and generally feel frazzled. Too much right side of the brain action! So my current task is to try and use the left side of my brain more - the sensorial, creative side - and train myself to be more mindful. It's not easy to break bad habits though!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119307170323441286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-41740415170098119672012-03-15T18:02:15.420+11:002012-03-15T18:02:15.420+11:00Very pertinent. I'm currently doing a course i...Very pertinent. I'm currently doing a course in mindfulness - it's simple, and yet... so contrary to how society seems to expect us to operate. I can't speak highly enough for training in mindfulness, tho. We learn amazing things about our brains, our patterns of thinking, feeling, reacting, every week, that it blows our minds!<br /><br />So, you are on the right track, indeed. Well done!<br /><br />Can I recommend the books of Russ Harris? He's an Aussie GP and mindfulness expert. 'The Happiness Trap' is ace, as is 'The Reality Slap'. Available online, or in the usual shops. I'm not affiliated to him in anyway, I am just so glad to have come across his books!<br /><br />Blessings to you, Lara. From what I have read over the last however many years I've followed your blog, and the couple of times I've met you at I & S stalls, you are a delightful, kind, spirited, creative and big-hearted young lady (I can say that coz I'm older than you!). <br /><br />One day at a time - five minutes at a time, sometimes - is enough.<br /><br />Shalom<br />JennyJennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-47608668014504226882012-03-15T12:59:00.376+11:002012-03-15T12:59:00.376+11:00I am walking a very similar path at the moment and...I am walking a very similar path at the moment and thank you so much for sharing that quote. It is just the thing I need to write out and stick up in my studio to remind me every day.Cathy {tinniegirl}https://www.blogger.com/profile/08186441308733450681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-60944686310214011992012-03-15T10:20:23.530+11:002012-03-15T10:20:23.530+11:00Yes, yes yes!
And yet, and yet. I also want to ac...Yes, yes yes!<br /><br />And yet, and yet. I also want to achieve the kinds of things just moment to moment living can't bring.<br /><br />The challenge for me is creating a space for both thinking and planning, but also a time for being present and feeling in the moment.<br /><br />I think for example when I am in the dentist chair a little day dreaming and future planning is quite acceptable - it's remembering to switch it off that really counts. I need to do better at that.<br /><br />I am enjoying mindfulness for beginners on audiobook too.soozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14784397133575053048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-23670374799636140222012-03-15T08:54:12.126+11:002012-03-15T08:54:12.126+11:00'Try to be mindful, and let things take their ...'Try to be mindful, and let things take their natural course. Then your mind will become still in any surroundings, like a clear forest pool. All kind of wonderful, rare animals will come to drink at the pool, and you will clearly see the nature of all things. You will see many strange and wonderful things come and go, but you will be still. - Achaan Chah - "A still forest pool" :: You have embarked on a wonderful journey Lara, one I have been on for a number of years myself. Enjoy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496300018959836907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-29317262511018964552012-03-15T02:11:50.769+11:002012-03-15T02:11:50.769+11:00what a lovely, thoughtful post...thanks for sharin...what a lovely, thoughtful post...thanks for sharing the quote and touching on a such an important (though tricky) point. to here and now! :)Laurahttp://www.lauramacchia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-15320887840564407562012-03-14T23:43:20.182+11:002012-03-14T23:43:20.182+11:00Thanks Lara, I love that quote - I hadn't read...Thanks Lara, I love that quote - I hadn't read it yet.Callyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155755594811995438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-83161320021943482412012-03-14T20:21:41.201+11:002012-03-14T20:21:41.201+11:00The one thing I've learnt about being in Spain...The one thing I've learnt about being in Spain for (almost) a year now ~ grand plans don't mean squat when it comes to understanding what/who/where makes you truly happy and content. I'm over grand plans. Simplicity and contentment are the new "plan". Nic xyardage girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244858568306608757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15003681.post-14909469699803042782012-03-14T17:03:17.976+11:002012-03-14T17:03:17.976+11:00I am guilty of that. I hadn't thought of mindf...I am guilty of that. I hadn't thought of mindfulness in the big picture like that... I'm always thinking, planning, looking for the next step! I've slowed down this year, and it's been nice.<br /><br />Good luck enjoying those moments for what they are, as they are right now. xmelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619088750025688774noreply@blogger.com