Metaphysical: The Art of Conscious Living

The Art of Conscious Living

Written by Yvonne Chiarelli, PdD

Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice that has profound relevance for today. It is relevant because mindfulness is a practice of being consciously awake, experiencing repparttar

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present moment, and living in harmony with yourself and repparttar 122433

world. The practice of mindfulness allows you to cultivate an appreciation for experiencing your life as you are living it. One of its effects is an increased ability to see repparttar 122434

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mundane. Mindfulness has to do with being in touch and seeing what is so.

Practicing mindfulness is simple but not easy. Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in repparttar 122436 present moment, and nonjudgmentally. It requires a mental discipline to wake up in each moment, and to keep waking up for each oncoming moment. This kind of extraordinary quality of attention requires effort. It requires such effort because you are almost programmed to forget, or you succumb to unawareness, or wish to become deliberately unaware. The use of medicants of all kinds is prevalent in our culture ranging from drugs, over busi-ness, TV watching, and other activities that tend to narrow our attention.

The power of mindfulness is in its practice and everyday applications. Applying mindfulness as a strategy can have significant positive outcomes on repparttar 122437 job. How many times have you wasted time because you forgot to take something with you? How many times did you respond just a bit inappropriately because you weren't fully listening? Did you actually experience your lunch? How many times did that tiny forgotten detail cause more effort than necessary?

Your Monthly Aromatic Horoscope: February 2002

Written by Francoise Rapp

Create your own unique aromatherapy blend developed especially around your monthly horoscope. Use these recipes to enjoy more energy, more laughter and less stress this month. Each recipe should be made by pouring repparttar

oil essences into a 10-ml bottle, and then adding organic vegetable oil to fill.

******** HAPPY BIRTHDAY AQUARIUS! ******** Stop being your usual independent self and trust your mate's visions upon life. Your financial bind should be resolved by month's end. Your creative mind may bring some lucrative rewards! For repparttar 122431 year ahead, free yourself from your job's limitations and plan to do more humanitarian projects. In repparttar 122432 fall, your relationship should flourish and have more profoundness. If you're single, keep an eye out…love is around repparttar 122433 corner!

-2 drops Rose -3 drops Bergamot -3 drops Ginger Anoint repparttar 122434 solar plexus, heart chakra and abdomen. Pour a few drops into repparttar 122435 palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes. ******** PISCES ******** You feel at ease again this month and you will receive an amazing amount of support from friends. The energy is high and exciting! Gifts and sexual stamina are welcome too!

-4 drops Ylang Ylang -3 drops Grapefruit -2 drops Jasmine otto Anoint repparttar 122436 solar plexus and abdomen Pour a few drops into repparttar 122437 palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes. ******** ARIES ******** You may either welcome a new job or get promoted for all your talents and efforts thus far. Enjoy great times with friends; some may need your help. -6 drops Rosemary -4 drops Cinnamon Anoint repparttar 122438 solar plexus and sacrum. Pour a few drops into repparttar 122439 palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes. ******** TAURUS ******** Are you dreaming about a vacation? You may either be taking one or should plan some far away projects. Your career takes a turn in your favor, dear Taurus! -4 drops Sandalwood -3 drops Rosewood -3 drops Frankincense Anoint repparttar 122440 heart chakra and solar plexus. Pour a few drops into repparttar 122441 palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes.

******** GEMINI ******** Create closeness with your mate and let your inhibitions fade away. Initiate romance. You might enjoy compliments from someone who simply admires you!

-4 drops Orange -3 drops Jasmine otto -3 drops Patchouli Anoint repparttar 122442 solar plexus and heart chakra. Pour a few drops into repparttar 122443 palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes.

******** CANCER ******** Communicate with your partner and everything will be fine between repparttar 122444 two of you. You will feel much more confident and happier when you open your heart to your loved one.

-4 drops Sage -4 drops Sandalwood -3 drops Peppermint Anoint repparttar 122445 solar plexus and heart chakra. Pour a few drops into repparttar 122446 palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes. ******** LEO ******** Your relationships are in repparttar 122447 spotlight this month. Enjoy many good times with your loved one. Indulge in a holistic spa!

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