You may have noticed that I like to explore metaphors & symbols as ways to make an idea more tangible & concrete. It’s a bit of a game to see how far I can push the boundaries of the metaphor before it becomes a bit brittle or forced. A book that I recently finished has …
Chatter is the Ego’s Attempt to Gain Control
When does mental chatter appear for you? For me, it’s usually a work experience that causes me to notice an uptick in my mental chatter. Chatter is one of those activities that I didn’t understand or appreciate when I was younger. I did, however, feel its effects. It also became something that I unwittingly fed …
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Translating & Conveying Emotions
I recently watched a TEDx Talk from Adam Neely, musician & educator, on the topic of developing a personal language of music (https://youtu.be/bYrK_dL7YDU). In it, he describes a performance by Dave Brubeck & Christian McBride in which he witnessed an amazing interaction. These musicians appeared to be having a kind of conversation, through music - …
Sensations, Feelings & Emotions
I’m in the midst of reading “Aware”, by Daniel Siegel, and really enjoying it so far. My mindfulness meditation practice is somewhat successful but I’ve felt that I’ve missed a deeper appreciation for it. This book is helping me in my “awareness of awareness” and provides excellent insights & approaches to deepening your meditation & …
