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Mindfulness

Mindfulness
Mindfulness (Pali: sati,[1] Sanskrit: smṛti; also translated as awareness) is a spiritual or psychological faculty (indriya) that, according to the teaching of the Buddha, is of great importance in the path of enlightenment. It is one of the seven factors of enlightenment. "Correct" or "right" mindfulness (Pali: sammā-sati, Sanskrit samyak-smṛti) is the seventh element of the noble eightfold path. The Buddha advocated that one should establish mindfulness (satipaṭṭhāna) in one's day-to-day life, maintaining as much as possible a calm awareness of one's body, feelings, mind, and dharmas. The practice of mindfulness supports analysis resulting in the arising of wisdom (Pali: paññā, Sanskrit: prajñā).[2] A key innovative teaching of the Buddha was that meditative stabilisation must be combined with liberating discernment.[3] The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta (Sanskrit: Smṛtyupasthāna Sūtra) is an early text dealing with mindfulness. Definitions[edit] What is smṛti? Terminology[edit] John D. Chinese[edit]

Defining Mindfulness Mindfulness—where does it come from? Naturally, we hear this question a lot. We’ve addressed it on several occasions, including in a piece now online called “5 Things People Get Wrong about Mindfulness,” but it’s helpful to address core questions like this again and again. There is no final answer, no last word on the matter. The many mindfulness teachers and advocates who encouraged us to start Mindful—and whom we represent in everything we do—believe mindfulness is an inherent human capability that belongs to anyone irrespective of race, creed, gender, you name it. It is our birthright. What is it exactly? Since it’s a quality of mind, it’s not easy (or even desirable) to have a single, agreed-upon-by-everybody, one-size-fits-all definition. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Concerning the question raised at the top—Where does it come from?

Be More Present Daily, with John Kuypers Meditation Mental practice of focus on a particular object Meditation is a practice in which an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.[web 1][web 2] Meditation is practiced in numerous religious traditions. Etymology[edit] The English meditation is derived from Old French meditacioun, in turn from Latin meditatio from a verb meditari, meaning "to think, contemplate, devise, ponder".[12][13] In the Catholic tradition, the use of the term meditatio as part of a formal, stepwise process of meditation goes back to at least the 12th century monk Guigo II,[13][14] before which the Greek word Theoria was used for the same purpose. Definitions[edit] Meditation has proven difficult to define as it covers a wide range of dissimilar practices in different traditions. Dictionary definitions[edit] Scholarly definitions[edit] Islam[edit]

Serotypes and the Importance of Serotyping Salmonella | Salmonella Atlas | Reports and Publications | Salmonella Medical illustration of non-typhoidal Salmonella Serotypes are groups within a single species of microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, which share distinctive surface structures. For instance, Salmonella bacteria look alike under the microscope but can be separated into many serotypes based on two structures on their surface: The outermost portion of the bacteria’s surface covering, called the O antigen; andA slender threadlike structure, called the H antigen, that is part of the flagella. The O antigens are distinguished by their different chemical make-up. Different Serotypes Salmonella have many different serotypes. The bacteria’s surface are covered with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Some groups of people, such as older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and children under five years old have a higher risk for Salmonella infection. More than 2,500 serotypes have been described for Salmonella; but, because they are rare, scientists know very little about most of them.

» A Simple Guide to Being Present for the Overworked and Overwhelmed “With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson How often are you driving while talking on a cell phone, or thinking about work problems, or the errands you have to do? How often do you eat without thinking about the food you’re eating? How often do you drift off while doing other things, thinking about something you messed up on, or worrying about something that’s coming up? I would submit that most of us are elsewhere, much of the time, rather than in the here and now. If I could only give one word of advice to someone trying to find peace in an overwhelming and stressful and chaotic world, it would be this: simplify. I can’t claim to be perfect at being present. This article came from a suggestion from commenter Mark, after I wrote about ways to create a peaceful, relaxed workday. Focus On Now There are three things we can think about: The past. It is inevitable that we will think about all three. But why should we do that?

Meditation (disambiguation) Meditation refers to any of a family of techniques that involve the self-induction of a mode of consciousness in order to realize some benefit. Meditation may also refer to: Meditation, an 1885 painting by William-Adolphe BouguereauMeditation, a 1918 painting by Alexej von Jawlensky Topics referred to by the same term Serotype From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Distinct variation within a species of bacteria or virus or among immune cells Serotyping often plays an essential role in determining species and subspecies. The Salmonella genus of bacteria, for example, has been determined to have over 2600 serotypes. Vibrio cholerae, the species of bacteria that causes cholera, has over 200 serotypes, based on cell antigens. Serotypes were discovered by the American microbiologist Rebecca Lancefield in 1933.[4] Role in organ transplantation[edit] The immune system is capable of discerning a cell as being 'self' or 'non-self' according to that cell's serotype. Human leukocyte antigens[edit] Serotyping of Salmonella[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit] HLA Allele and Haplotype Frequency Database

Binaural beats Binaural beats To experience the binaural beats perception, it is best to listen to this file with headphones on moderate to weak volume – the sound should be easily heard, but not loud. Note that the sound appears to pulsate. The brain produces a phenomenon resulting in low-frequency pulsations in the amplitude and sound localization of a perceived sound when two tones at slightly different frequencies are presented separately, one to each of a subject's ears, using stereo headphones. Binaural beats reportedly influence the brain in more subtle ways through the entrainment of brainwaves[3][8][9] and provide other health benefits such as control over pain.[10][11] Acoustical background[edit] Interaural time differences (ITD) of binaural beats For sound localization, the human auditory system analyses interaural time differences between both ears inside small frequency ranges, called critical bands. History[edit] Unverified claims[edit] Physiology[edit] Overview[edit] Brain waves[edit]

Tai chi Chinese martial art Tai chi (simplified Chinese: 太极; traditional Chinese: 太極; pinyin: Tàijí), short for T'ai chi ch'üan or Tàijíquán (太極拳), sometimes also known as "Shadowboxing",[1][2][3] is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation. Tai chi has practitioners worldwide. Yang Shaohou, Yang Chengfu, Wu Chien-ch'üan and Sun Lutang promoted the art for its health benefits beginning in the early 20th century.[4] Its global following may be attributed to overall benefit to personal health.[5] Yin and yang[edit] . Taijiquan is a complete martial art system with a full range of bare-hand movement set and weapon forms as in the Taiji sword and Taiji spear based on the dynamic relationship between Yin and Yang. Internal vs external[edit] Some martial arts require students to wear a uniform during practice. Practice[edit] Tai chi training involves five elements: Etymology[edit] Tai Chi was known as "大恒" during the Warring States period. History[edit]

Social Categorization - Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology Craig McGarty Department of Psychology, Western Sydney University Access to the complete content on Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology requires a subscription or purchase. Public users are able to search the site and view the abstracts and keywords for each book and chapter without a subscription.

» How to be Insanely Productive and Still Keep Smiling Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Mary Jaksch of Goodlife ZEN. Do you want to be more productive? Maybe you do, but I’m sure you don’t want to feel stressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy – which happens to many super-productive people. You can be insanely productive – and still smell the freesias, savor a Pinot Noir, or enjoy a languid hug. A few weeks ago Leo Babauta said to me, “Mary – you’re one of the most productive people I know. Most stuff I’ve read about productivity is about doing things differently. High productivity isn’t about doing, it’s about being. If you want to be highly productive – and still enjoy life – you need to look at how you live, and how you use your mind. Make peace within. Finally, a key question you need to ask … If you want to be productive and still enjoy life, there is a key question you need to answer: why be productive? I mean, why not just chill out on the couch, eat potato crisps, and watch TV reruns? You don’t have to be a super-hero.

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