A Passive Witness
If you struggle with meditation, imagine there’s someone sitting next to you. When thoughts arise, imagine they’re coming from that other person and you just happen to hear them as a passive witness.
If you struggle with meditation, imagine there’s someone sitting next to you. When thoughts arise, imagine they’re coming from that other person and you just happen to hear them as a passive witness.
To remove strong adhesive labels from plastic containers, simply leave them in the freezer for a while. The stickers will peel off with ease.
Mental time travel helps create new possibilities by contemplating new things. Use it to make future plans, prepare yourself for frightening situations, & find the drive to build a life you want.
Kidlin’s Law: If you can write the problem down clearly, then the matter is half solved.
Next time you have the thought, “I don’t have enough time.” Try asking yourself “What do I have time for?”. Take advantage of smaller chunks of time to do the things you can do.
Spend money on experiences rather than things. Memories are more valuable than possessions, and they make a much happier life.
Use a can opener to open blister packs and avoid cutting yourself.
Remember that five minutes of daily exercise is infinitely better than zero minutes.
When you worry that someone dislikes you, is upset with you, or that the situation is worse than it truly is, stop and think, “Who told you that?” Usually, you won’t know the answer and will discover that it’s only a thought, which you can choose to reject.
Take a moment to recognize the beautiful things in your life that money can’t buy.