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Web delivers new worry for parents: Digital drugs

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:48:01 GMT

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We all know that music can alter your mood. Sad songs can make you cry. Upbeat songs may give you an energy boost. But can music create the same effects as illegal drugs?

This seems like a ridiculous question. But websites are targeting your children with so-called digital drugs. These are audio files designed to induce drug-like effects.

All your child needs is a music player and headphones.

There are different slang terms for digital drugs. They're often called "idozers" or "idosers." All rely on the concept of binaural beats.

It is incorrect to call binaural beats music. They're really ambient sounds designed to affect your brain waves.

For binaural beats to work, you must use headphones. Different sounds are played in each ear. The sounds combine in your brain to create a new frequency. This frequency corresponds to brain wave frequencies.

There are different brain wave frequencies. These frequencies are related to different states like relaxation and alertness.

Tags: binaural, music, meditation, hypnosis, drugs

Combat office stress with aromatherapy

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:33:52 GMT

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Clip Source: planteo.multiply.com

AROMATHERAPY AND ESSENTIAL OILS

Combat office stress with aromatherapy

If you wake up in the morning feeling just as tired as you did last night or if the pitter patter of raindrops fail to lift your flagging spirits chances are that you are affected with work-related stress more deeply than you think.

Your daily dose of ‘perk-me-up’ pill doesn’t seem to be working anymore, meditation and yoga are too demanding for your office. Are you fighting a losing battle? No, say experts. For those looking for a convenient and faster way of combating stress at the work place, there is Aromatherapy. Let’s find what this science of smell can do for you...

“Aroma therapy is a holistic treatment that works as a natural stress buster that can be easily fused into your work environment with immediate positive benefits for conditions like lack of concentration, depression, agitation and of course stress,” says Dr. Naresh Arora, Aromatherapist, Chase Aroma Therapy.

Tags: alternative therapy

How to Meditate

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:47:48 GMT

clipped by: LillianL
clipper's remarks: I've been guilty of this but sometimes ideas get lost in translation. I have been told that, in order to really learn something, I must become it. At first, I thought that meant that I needed to mimic the process.

Clip Source: geocities.com

Those people who get frustrated using mind control techniques, such as meditation, surprisingly, could be trying too hard. By following every word, every nuance of the given meditation doctrine from their favorite meditation book or tape, they often fail to absorb the essence of the lesson.

Learn How To Meditate

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:30:55 GMT

clipped by: LillianL
clipper's remarks: I've been through this everytime I tried a new meditation because I want something really badly.

Clip Source: mindhealing.multiply.com

Anyone would be proud of how hard he tried to achieve his goals but he over complicated his journey and as a result, his goals never came to fruition.

Tags: how, to, meditate

Meditation

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:41:55 GMT

clipped by: Laughingpancake

Clip Source: www.how-to-meditate.org

If we appreciate the great potential of this life we shall not waste it by engaging in meaningless activities.

We need to meditate on death and impermanence to overcome procrastination

We need to meditate on the sufferings of humans

so that we develop a spontaneous wish to attain permanent liberation

This wish, known as `renunciation’,

We need to meditate on love, compassion, and bodhichitta so that we can overcome our self-cherishing and develop and maintain a good heart towards all living beings. With this good heart we need to meditate on tranquil abiding and superior seeing so that we can eradicate our ignorance and finally become a Buddha by abandoning the two types of obstruction.

we shall perceive our object clearly,

we shall gain deeper levels of experience or realization

transform our mind into the path to enlightenment by bringing about the deepest levels of realization.

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Learn Buddhist meditation

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:22:33 GMT

clipped by: cyberwiz

Clip Source: arobuddhism.org

Learn Buddhist meditation techniques

Aro’s free meditation course is a series of weekly emails that are sent to you automatically by this web site.

The course takes a practical, down-to-earth approach. The first week’s email provides all the instructions you need to get started.

Some of the course’s topics are:

Breath meditation – several methods
Posture and physical supports: how to be comfortable, relaxed, alert, and still
When and how much to meditate
How not to meditate
Formless meditation in emptiness
Presence and awareness; thought and reality
Walking meditation
Meditating with strong emotions
How to take the insights of meditation into everyday life

Some details come from the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen approach. However, the techniques are quite similar to those found in other Buddhist traditions: vipassana, shamatha-vipashyana, mindfulness and insight meditation, and shikantaza (from the Zen tradition).

YOUR MIND IS POWER...IT CONTROLS YOUR THOUGHTS

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:56:24 GMT

clipped by: hlondon

Clip Source: www.soilandhealth.org

THIS little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much written-upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that--

By virtue of the thoughts, which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as they may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain they may now weave in enlightenment and happiness.

"FROM POVERTY TO POWER," "ALL THESE THINGS ADDED,"
"OUT FROM THE HEART," ETC--

Mind is the Master--power that moulds and makes
And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes
The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills,
Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills:
He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass,
Environment is but his looking-glass.

AS A MAN THINKETH

Practice of mindfulness meditation slows the progression of HIV, study shows

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:06:00 GMT

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Clip Source: newsroom.ucla.edu

Mindfulness meditation is the practice of bringing an open and receptive awareness of the present moment to experiences, avoiding thinking of the past or worrying about the future. It is thought to reduce stress and improve health outcomes in a variety of patient populations.

"This study provides the first indication that mindfulness meditation stress-management training can have a direct impact on slowing HIV disease progression," said lead study author David Creswell, a research scientist at the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology at UCLA. "The mindfulness program is a group-based and low-cost treatment, and if this initial finding is replicated in larger samples, it's possible that such training can be used as a powerful complementary treatment for HIV disease, alongside medications."

There is emerging evidence from other studies that shows that behavioral stress-management programs can buffer HIV declines in HIV-positive people, Creswell noted.

Ten Dubious Clip Tips for Mental Health

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:15:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: <<<Transcultural Psychiatrists would certainly have a few dilemmas with the above list. The serious Neuroanthropologist probably does too! But what the heck, I put them here just for fun! Mind you, the list might lead to some interesting questions about what could be considered the definitive TOP 10 FOR BRAIN HEALTH applicable across cultures!>>>
(article author).
There are grains of truth floating about in this fun , of course. I infer the writer is inviting readers to confirm the state of their own mental fitness by indulging in a healthy demolition of such breezy tips lists. I'd say you should be able to rattle off ten major objections to the list fairly quickly if your mental health is robust.

Clip Source: neuroanthropology.net

1. A healthy diet.

avoid substances that stress the brain and limit drugs like caffeine, nicotine and alcohol.

2. Stimulate your brain

Exercise the brain as you would the body.

3. Keep a diary

writing notes for yourself helps convert information stored in your short-term memory to long-term memory.

4. Sleep well! Getting a good night sleep is essential for concentration.

5. Regular exercise!

6. Regulate your couch-time.

7. Socialise!

The brain is the organ of society and socialisation is an integral part of brain health.

8. Organisation.

9. Relax. Spend time on a hobby, take your dog for a walk or just sit back in a comfortable armchair with a great book. Technique to relax are not only useful to reduce stress and enhance brain performance, relaxation methods have also been shown to play a positive role in emotional health. For example, mindfulness meditation has been shown to decrease the recurrence of depression.

10. Positive thinking.

Tags: mental health, thinking skills

Meditation

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:24:10 GMT

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clipper's remarks: encouraging

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Meditation for Life

Meditation is for your whole life. It is increasingly popular as a way of dealing with stress, but this is just the well publicised tip of the meditation iceberg...

One of the processes we engage with during meditation is to watch our feelings and thoughts. This process can be done more or less skilfully and with greater or lesser refinement. In essence , though, we practice a conscious awareness of what is normally unconscious. The thoughts and feelings that normally trigger behaviour , now become the subject of a patient attention.

How to Meditate

A short clip of Lama Surya Das giving a basic description of Buddhist Meditation during one of his week-long meditation retreats.

Link Minds

Resources for meditation

Lifechoice Meditation: Encouragement, resources and tuition in meditation. This is my main website. Please sign up for my newsletter and get a free ebook!

Medi bytes

Remember!

Meditation is

NOW!

Tags: meditation, buddhist

Yamantaka Sand Mandala

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:43:21 GMT

clipped by: Kelika

Clip Source: gyuto.org

The Mandala, is a road of map of the universe. It explores the interrelationship of the heavenly bodies, the human body, and the working of the mind. It also describes the stages of meditation followed by an individual or a community on the path to inner peace and/or world peace.

“In ancient times precious gems were used. Today, sand is colored using poster paint.”

Before the monks begin work each day, they perform a purification meditation where they visualize the deities of the mandala and recite prayers to remove obstacles and to purify the site, their materials and their minds. This establishes a fertile ground for compassion, their motivating factor in making the sand mandala, which will continue with them through the day.

On the last third day or the fifth day, having fulfilled its purpose, the sand mandala is dismantled and deconsecrated.

Clip Source: gyuto.org

Tags: mandalas

The 5 Most Sacred Cities For The Spiritual Traveler

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:39:13 GMT

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Clip Source: www.bravenewtraveler.com

1. Jerusalem

One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem holds incredible spiritual significance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

2. Mecca

Islam’s holiest city is home to the largest mosque in the world, al-Masjid al-Haram mosque, and the Kaaba shrine. It is also the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad and each year, millions of Muslims arrive here to complete the Hajj.

3. Vatican City

Ruled by the Pope, Vatican City is the spiritual center for the Catholic faith and is devoted to piety.

4. Varanasi

An ancient city along the banks of
the Ganges River, Varanasi is considered by many Hindus to be the center of the Hindu universe. Hindu legend tells of the deity Shiva founding Varanasi and taking up residence there once upon a time.

5. Bodhgaya

After 49 days of meditation sitting underneath the Bodhi tree in this sacred city, Siddhartha Guatama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha.

Pray. Sing. Meditate. Devote. Confess. Share your thoughts in the comments!

Tags: travel

7 ways to exercise your brain

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:40:34 GMT

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Clip Source: intelligenttravel.typepad.com

Clip Source: detnews.com

Many of us exercise our bodies on a regular basis.

But what about our minds? Exercising our brains can be just as important as exercising our muscles. Here are seven ways to keep your brain in tip-top shape.

1. Exercise your memory.

2. Play games

3. Take up mentally challenging hobbies.

4. Find computer or Internet programs that promise to build brain function.

5. Eat healthy. A balanced diet will help maintain brain health. Some foods linked to mental agility are blueberries, apples, spinach, onions, broccoli, beets, grapes, cherries, tea, eggplant and chocolate

6. Relieve stress. Our brains are also affected by our emotions. Meditation can help relieve stress and can also have a positive effect on the brain.

7. Get physical exercise. New research shows adults who are more physically fit have less brain shrinkage as they age. And listening to music while exercising boosts brain power even more.

Thiaoouba Prophecy

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:56:24 GMT

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clipper's remarks: far out. astral, kirlian, meditation, greys, aliens, telepathy, other civilisations

Clip Source: www.thiaoouba.com

The Book: Frequently Asked Questions

Composed by Dr Tom J. Chalko (Australia) who organized more than 50 public lectures for Michel Desmarquet, set up a web site for The Book and was asked by Michel to answer all emails addressed to him since 1995. Questions are taken from Michel lectures and from the correspondence. All answers have been discussed with and authorized by Michel.

Tags: astral, kirlian, meditation, greys, aliens, telepathy, other civilisations

Buddhist Pratice

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:50:56 GMT

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Clip Source: www.thulanidavis.com

Buddhist Practice

Without any intentional, fancy way of adjusting yourself,
to express yourself as you are is the most important thing. -- Shunryu Suzuki

Stillness is important. Meditation and mindfulness practice are significant tools for working towards a sane life and a sane world. They give tremendous insight into the self, coping and into the texts of Buddhism.

Gimme Dharma digital guides and websites are a project of the Three Refuges Sangha. Please feel welcome and join us.

Without any intentional, fancy way of adjusting yourself,
to express yourself as you are is the most important thing. -- Shunryu Suzuki

Gimme Dharma digital guides and websites are a project of the Three Refuges Sangha. Please feel welcome and join us.