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Mindfulness is simply “paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment.” But explaining mindfulness and understanding what it truly is also means tackling its inherent roadblocks.

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Finding Out Who You Are

posted by hopealso | July 19th, 2008 in Simple Living, Spirituality

As David Byrne puts it, we all reach a magical moment in time when we ask ourselves, “Well, how did I get here?” followed by a questioning of all that is around us. Do the objects, people, activities in your life tell the story of who you are? Do they fit you?

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Why DIY is all about Empowerment.

posted by hopealso | July 16th, 2008 in Green Living, Simple Living

The greatest strength of Capitalism, according to economists, is its ability to self-correct. There is no lumbering government control mechanism dictating what should or should not be produced in a given year. It’s all determined by the people. And the people, to put it succinctly, know what they want. Those who fawn over capitalism’s genius [...]

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The Ethics and Morality of Buddhism

posted by hopealso | July 6th, 2008 in Simple Living, Spirituality

One of the central aspects of Buddhism, in my experience, is the manner in which it deals with ethics and morality in a very logical, driven manner. It’s easy to see how the teachings of Buddhism appeal to the West, partly because they do relate to a universal morality that is also taught in Christianity…

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