'There is a Technique That Can Change Your Life,' Says AuthorWritten by Neil Millar
Do you feel like your stuck?No matter what you do, you don’t seem to be able to move on. The doors to advancement at work seem to close, money remains tight and relationships get to same place and fail. You might not have noticed it, but day-to-day life, and things you’re going through have become a bit a vicious circle… or a hamster wheel! Round and round you go, same day, same issues over and over. But there is something you should know about hamster wheel. If wheel makes you feel uncomfortable, or sick – like not wanting to go into work, feeling stressed, depressed or lethargic then you need to get off wheel. And I know you might have tried already and feel fed up with trying, but I have a new idea that won’t take you much effort. Play with me a moment. I want to suggest to you that you are stuck where you are in life because of one thing. Think about it. You created everything in your life. You chose your job, therefore determining amount of money you earn which dictates both location and type of home you live in. You choose your diet and fitness routine which governs your weight and length of time you have to live.
| | Mindfulness and Multiple Intelligences: 8 Ways to Pay AttentionWritten by Maya Talisman Frost
How are you smart? Let me count ways. Harvard professor Howard Gardner was first to describe concept of Multiple Intelligences. According to this widely-accepted theory, we are each born with a certain amount of intelligence in each of eight areas, and we have potential to harness or develop each of these throughout our lives. In 1983, Gardner first described seven intelligences: linguistic, logical/mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily/kinesthetic, interpersonal and intrapersonal. He later added an eighth: naturalistic. Nothing too earth-shaking about this. We all know gifted writers (using words), engineers (using numbers), artists (manipulating spaces), musicians (inspired by sound), athletes (using physical skills), counselors (understanding others), and biologists (passionate about nature). But here's one I find most interesting: intrapersonal. According to Gardner, someone with great intrapersonal intelligence enjoys spending time alone, likes being still in their own space, is especially adept at understanding themselves, and is inspired by contemplation. Now, remember that each of us has at least a little of all eight kinds of intelligence, with one or two areas being most dominant. Although we can increase our abilities in all areas, we are naturally attracted to certain activities. A person with dominant or developed intrapersonal intelligence is likely to be innately interested in silent contemplation and naturally drawn to meditation.
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