12 Oct
2013
10/12 Quote: Soyal Rinpoche
“The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime.“ ~Sogyal Rinpoche
OTHER POSTS
Green spaces have lasting positive effect on well-being
Living in an urban area with green spaces has a long-lasting positive impact on people’s mental well-being, a study has suggested. UK researchers found moving to a green space had a sustained positive effect, unlike pay rises or promotions, which only provided a short-term boost. The authors said the results indicated that access to good […]
How Cranberries Are Harvested
Cranberries from Alex Horner on Vimeo.
11th Solistice in Times Square
A bit late, but nice to document. Last week there was a yoga event in Times Square, “The 11th Solistice in Times Square.” Event organizers drew over 15,000 yogis for the 5 yoga classes that took place in the middle of Broadway between 43rd and 48th streets. The heavily sponsored spectacle likely lured in about […]
9 Thinkers on Not Taking Existence too Seriously
Jordan from Refine The Mind dug up a brief collection of poignant quotes on approaching life a bit more playfully. From Fyodor Dostoevsky: “The cleverest of all, in my opinion, is the man who calls himself a fool at least once a month.” Joseph Campbell in the book Reflections on the Art of Living: A Joseph Campbell Companion: […]