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by palla
Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Struggling with the attitudinal foundations of non-judgement, non-striving and acceptance
Replies: 4
Views: 1466

Re: Struggling with the attitudinal foundations of non-judgement, non-striving and acceptance

In hindsight, when it comes to non-judgement I think I might have been more accurate in saying that internal and external experience is filtered through (e.g.) like/dislike/NEUTRAL, good/bad/NEUTRAL. I must admit I struggled with acceptance for some time, I couldn't reconcile it (due to my misunders...
by palla
Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Struggling with the attitudinal foundations of non-judgement, non-striving and acceptance
Replies: 4
Views: 1466

Struggling with the attitudinal foundations of non-judgement, non-striving and acceptance

Good morning to everyone, I hope the Christmas period is as enjoyable or quiet and uneventful as you want it to be. I really struggle with the above concepts, more so when it comes to applying them to mindfulness in everyday life.Can any of you knowledgable folks tell me if I am on the right lines, ...
by palla
Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:35 am
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Honouring emotions whilst not being bossed around by them
Replies: 8
Views: 3836

Re: Honouring emotions whilst not being bossed around by them

Hi Palla, I also kind of like Tara Brach but completely agree about the hippiesh/lovey-dovey aspect. For me it seems absolutely clear that our feelings often have little connection to what is true. They can give us important clues especially about ourselves and most certainly they often play a majo...
by palla
Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:33 am
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Honouring emotions whilst not being bossed around by them
Replies: 8
Views: 3836

Re: Honouring emotions whilst not being bossed around by them

I think that when strong emotions are at play, it's really beneficial to bring curiosity to the party. Explore the emotion both physically and mentally. How does it manifest in your body? Can you identify something in your life that is causing this emotion to arise? The answers are sometimes very h...
by palla
Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Honouring emotions whilst not being bossed around by them
Replies: 8
Views: 3836

Honouring emotions whilst not being bossed around by them

Good morning everyone, I have been trying mindfulness on and of for years but am now at a stage where I think I can commit to the practice. I have read Headspace, Full Catastrophe Living and am currently on True Refuge by Brach (I like it but it is a bit too hippyish/lovey-dovey for me. But some ver...