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I personally struggle with Metta practice as it can feel a bit new agey for me but another thing I do sometimes is I sit in a coffee shop or some other suitable people watching place. I watch people go by and I find at least one thing I like about everyone I notice, that lady has beautiful hair, I like the colour of that guys jacket, this person lo... See more

I think it is important to separate the idea that we are making decisions in our day to day life from whether or not we are making these decisions completely of our free will.. For instance., the types of decisions that you make when you move your arm certainly seem to be made by us. We make decisions everyday to do things in our lives. However, th... See more

19:08 JG: It's not to say we don't take care of ourselves and do what we can to stay healthy. But if we are attached to it, then as the body gets sick, which it inevitably will, then we suffer. If we are not holding on, then we take care [of the body], but as the body goes through it's changes, the mind is much more peaceful. ... So that's the impl

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briefly imagine losing what you have and take for granted. So perhaps losing your home, prized possessions, ability to use your legs or your nearest and dearest. Not to dwell on it but to imagine it briefly. So close you eyes and visualise it for a moment or two, try and make it real in your mind and see how that feels. I would caution that if feel... See more

How to criticize something you disagree with

Here are social psychologist Anatol Rapoport’s rules for criticizing something:

You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of putting it that way.”

You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are ... See more

“It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.”

— Dale Carnegie

“It's so simple, yet makes such a difference. Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, 'Make me feel important.'”