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Month: April 2017
A Doctor in Syria
Witnessing this week’s chemical attack on the Syrian town of Khan Shaykhun, I was reminded of some thoughts I wrote down last summer, on the anniversary of the August 21, 2013 chemical attack in eastern Ghouta, in the Damascus countryside. I have given hundreds of interviews about it. What we need is a real change, which means accountability. American strikes will not do this.
New York City – New York – USA (by M M)
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Three Practices for the Overwhelmed, Stressed, Anxious
By Leo Babauta
Many of us feel overwhelmed by all we need to do, and it can be downright stressful.
I’d like to share three practices to take you from overwhelmed to just whelmed.
You can’t eliminate stress, anxiety or the feeling of being overwhelmed from your life, nor would you want to. However, you can see them as wonderful places to practice some amazing things that will help in all areas of your life.
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious … you can do one or more of these three practices:
- The Practice of Training in Uncertainty. When you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, it comes from a feeling of uncertainty. We don’t know how things are going to go, we worry that we can’t do it all, we don’t know how we’re going to do with any of it, we’re uncertain that we’re good enough to handle all of this. Uncertainty. Our minds don’t like that feeling, and we want stable ground under our feet, something solid, certain, or reassuring. Unfortunately life never gives us that reassuring certainty. So we’re always running, always trying to cope with the uncertainty by doing as much as we can, making lists, finding the perfect software or system, running to distractions. Instead, we can train our minds to stay with the uncertainty, and gradually become more comfortable in this state. And then we can be at peace in the middle of chaos. Read more about this practice.
- The Practice of Letting Go. When we’re stressed out, it’s because we’re attached to something — attached to doing everything, attached to how people see us, attached to meeting a goal or deadline or reaching some outcome, attached to our self-image. What if we could let go of these attachments, and just be in the moment? Things would suddenly become easier. Luckily letting go is something that’s within our power. Read more about this practice.
- The Practice of Doing Just One Activity. Our minds are stressed and overwhelmed because we’re thinking about our uncertain future … but what if we learned to trust the present moment? What if, instead, we just fully immersed ourselves in the activity before us? This is actually a letting go practice, and it’s also a being-fully-present practice. Just fully be in the activity you’re doing, just one activity. Just read this post. Just answer this single email. Just wash this one dish. As if it were the only activity and the most important activity in the world. Because it is. Read more about this practice.
These are all transformative practices, and you can practice them one at a time or one after the other (in the order above, most likely).
Each only takes a moment, but they can transform your world. Try them, with love in your heart, and see a deep trust in yourself start to grow.
Join Me for a Mindfulness Retreat
Would you like to train with me in these practices? I’d love for you to join me in my Zen Habits Mindfulness Retreat, from April 21-23, 2017 in San Francisco. It’s going to be amazing, and I’m really excited about it.
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HOZO Interior Design Creates a Contemporary Home in Taipei, Taiwan
This apartment was designed by HOZO Interior Design in Taipei, Taiwan in 2015. Its beautiful living room greets us with a simple and contemporary style. The shining floors and contrasting colors pop under the warmth of natural light, bringing the space to life. Here, we’ll find a quiet and comforting space that invites us to relax while we enjoy a cup of tea and a movie. Next, we’ll see a..
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If you’re visiting Glacier National Park in Montana, we…
If you’re visiting Glacier National Park in Montana, we recommend adding Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument to your trip. Famous for its riverside cliffs, the monument spans 149 miles of the Upper Missouri River and includes six wilderness study areas. This amazing landscape has remained largely unchanged in the more than 200 years since Meriwether Lewis and William Clark traveled through it on their epic journey. Within the monument you can float the river, fish, hike, hunt, drive for pleasure, find a little solitude, enjoy a sense of exploration in a remote setting, or simply marvel at the variety of natural beauty. Check out more national park neighbors to add to your next adventure: https://on.doi.gov/SideTrips. Photo by Bob Wick, @mypubliclands.
The Truth Behind Your Zodiac Sign And Your Desires
Believe it or not, your zodiac sign can reveal a lot about your personality and temperament. It can show your hidden desires and secret thoughts that drive your behaviors every day. And it’s not just your sign. In fact, each of the twelve signs in the zodiac chart has its own unique characteristics, both positive and negative qualities.
If you are curious to know, here is what astrology can say about the most hidden desires of each zodiac sign.
Aries
Hidden Desire: To be a leader and achieve big things in life
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and one of the most determined signs. Aries people are born leaders who dream big and strive to put an example in front of others. They are independent, enthusiastic and extremely driven people.
People with this sign usually have huge goals in life and are willing to give their 100% to achieve them. They desire to be leaders, and their kind nature and optimism make them great role models.
Taurus
Hidden desire: Safety and security in all areas of life
Taureans crave safety and security in all areas of their life, including home, love, and money. These people are extremely loyal and dependable, but they are not very confident and they prefer to follow instead of lead.
Taureans are cautious, stubborn and good with finances. Due to their stubborn nature, if they have set their mind to something, they will make sure to achieve it- no matter what.
Gemini
Hidden desire: Variety and new experiences
Gemini is a communicative sign which has a thirst for knowledge and information. These people desire variety, new experiences and learning new things.
Geminis are curious, talkative, clever and adventurous people who can easily fit into any situation. They are independent, energetic and restless.
One of their biggest desires is to feed their inner wanderlust with traveling and new experiences. They like to learn through experiences, discovery, and inquiry.
Cancer
Hidden Desire: To feel emotionally, financially and romantically-free
Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac chart and one of the most fiercely independent signs. Cancerians hate to be tied down, even though they are very loyal and dedicated.
Those born under this sign are very shy, insecure and sensitive. However, once they overcome their shyness, there’s nothing they can’t achieve.
Cancerians are also highly intuitive and prefer to use these powers to achieve their goals. Their secret desire is to be free and unrestrained.
Leo
Hidden desire: Respect and praise from others
Leo’s hidden desire is to be praised, admired and respected constantly. People born under this sign desire absolute power, authority, and praise for their achievements.
Leos are born leaders. They are ambitious and confident individuals who have big aims and will work hard to achieve them. They’re very generous, kind and caring, but they also like to have things under their control. Their biggest desire is to achieve recognition for their accomplishments and they’ll find it insulting if they’re not.
Virgo
Hidden desire: To love and be loved
Virgos are reliable and loyal people who are filled with love. Even though they can be cold and calculating, Virgos crave love and are passionate about falling in love and finding someone to pour their affection on.
Virgos can be fussy about small details, but they are very intelligent and have great analytical skills. They use their skills to logically solve their problems and navigate their way out of difficult situations.
Libra
Hidden Desire: Balance, clarity, and justice
Libra is a sign that desires balance, harmony, and clarity in life. Libras are content only when everything is at a perfect equilibrium. They are peace-loving individuals who want justice and absolute order.
Libras try to avoid conflicts in their lives as much as they can. They can be really indecisive at times so they usually don’t embark on big projects that require a lot of time and hard work.
Scorpio
Hidden desire: To make it to the top
Scorpios are extremely determined individuals who will never back down from a challenge. Their biggest desire is to make it to the top and beat all odds, proving everyone who has ever doubted them wrong.
Scorpios are very ambitious and want to succeed where others have failed. They are passionate and won’t rest until they achieve all of their goals. In trying to achieve their goals, they can become jealous and a bit too obsessed with success.
Sagittarius
Hidden desire: To make a change in the world
People born under the sign of Sagittarius are innovators and builders who are not afraid to branch out and try new things. Their desire is to make real innovations and a difference in the world which can change many people’s lives.
Sagittarians are imaginative, creative and hard working people who prefer to work alone in order to maintain their independence. These people are introverts and prefer a small group of people. However, they are kind and loyal friends and great at solving problems.
Capricorn
Hidden desire: To be admired by their family and friends
Capricorns have a desire for admiration and praise for their achievements from their family, friends, and co-workers. They are responsible, loyal and trustworthy, but they crave respect and affection from their families and friends.
They are great leaders and good friends who are always there when you need them. When they don’t receive the admiration and affirmation they crave so much, they can become moody and difficult to deal with.
Aquarius
Hidden desire: To stand out from the crowd
Aquarians have a strong desire to stand out from the crowd and they desire recognition. People born under this sign are smart, witty and inventive individuals full of original ideas.
Aquarians are great humanitarians who want to help people in need. They can be emotionally detached and lost at times which can make them insensitive to the people around them.
These people are rebels who don’t like following directions and will never settle for anything less than what they think they deserve. They know their worth and they desire acknowledgment. Their humor and wittiness make them excellent leaders.
Pisces
Hidden desire: To turn their wildest dreams into reality
Pisceans are daydreamers who desire to turn their craziest fantasies and dreams into reality. Those born under this star sign are imaginative, compassionate and ultra sensitive. They are great friends and even better problem solvers who are always thinking outside the box.
Pisceans like to dream to the point that they become lazy. These people do not want to be in the lead; they prefer to follow and take directions. Their biggest desire is to see the world as they see it in their dreams.
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7 of the most common beer myths debunkedEven regular beer…
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7 of the most common beer myths debunked
Even regular beer drinkers will frequently cite myths about how a beer gets skunked or how many calories are in dark beers. In honor of National Beer Day we’ve decided to debunk some of those myths.
Sig Nordal 