Cockburn, Darren
Living a life of harmony : seven guidelines for cultivating peace and kindness Darren Cockburn - Rochester, Vermont Findhorn Press, 2019. - 191 pages 22 cm Paperbound book.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190) .
Contents:
Introduction The Guidelines Personal journey Creating ‘Living a Life of Harmony’ Points for Reflection 1 The Process What is The Process? Why is understanding The Process important? Who owns The Process? Is The Process orderly? Who am I? Am I dreaming this? Obvious and subtle processes Reflecting on The ProcessHow does The Process relate to being present? How does The Process relate to God? Spirituality & science Am I making my own choices?Points for Reflection 2 The Guidelines How The Guidelines were created The Guidelines Progress rather than perfection Decision making & conflicts Teaching and groups The Process & The Guidelines in action Points for Reflection3 Honor the Body Honoring the bodyDiet RelaxationSleep Physical activity Acceptance of the bodyEnergySexuality Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 4 Be Present, Bringing Awareness and Acceptance into Every Moment Relationship with mindfulness and Mindfulness+The Two Modes of The Mind The Four A’s Dealing with emotional pain The pain-body Relative acceptance Absolute acceptance Identifications and the ego Becoming more aware Cultivating awareness Patience with practice Awareness during sleep Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection5 Act with Kindness, Considering Everyone and Everything The source of kindness The Selfishness / Altruism Intention Scale Applying the guideline Being considerate Being friendly Being generous Six ways to cultivate kindness Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 6 Understand the Truth, Communicating It Selectively and Skillfully Feeling the truth Determining the truthBeing honest with yourself Communicating kindly and truthfully Selective communication Harmonious communication Helping others find the truth through true listening Skillful self-disclosure Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 7 Do Only What Needs to Be Done The global epidemic of being busy Reviewing your activitiesAligning new activitiesPrioritizing your activities whilst being present Karma yoga Is this really necessary?Treading your own unique path Working within The Guidelines Communication and thoughts Consideration of others Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 8 Harmoniously Obtain and Retain Only What You Need Reviewing your items Harmoniously obtain only what you need obtaining things for pleasure Simplicity and spaciousness Greed Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 9 Apply The Guidelines to Your Digital Device Usage Only use a device when it’s really needed Stay mindful during device usage Be kind to your body during device usage Communicate selectively, truthfully and skillfully during device usage Have time away from your devices every day Take opportunities for real human contactAccepting that digital device usage is a part of life Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 10 Building & Structuring Your PracticeBenefits and measures Three areas of practiceOpportunities for practice General challenges and questions The link to spiritual awakening Points for Reflection Afterword NotesBibliography About the Author
"7 simple yet powerful guidelines provide a compass for navigating life harmoniously, cultivating a peaceful mind, and spreading kindness"--
9781620558904 1620558904
2019009103
019281958 Uk
Spiritual life.
Conduct of life.
Harmony (Philosophy)--Religious aspects.
Peace--Religious aspects.
Kindness.
BL624 / .C5835 2019
204.4 Coc 8
Living a life of harmony : seven guidelines for cultivating peace and kindness Darren Cockburn - Rochester, Vermont Findhorn Press, 2019. - 191 pages 22 cm Paperbound book.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190) .
Contents:
Introduction The Guidelines Personal journey Creating ‘Living a Life of Harmony’ Points for Reflection 1 The Process What is The Process? Why is understanding The Process important? Who owns The Process? Is The Process orderly? Who am I? Am I dreaming this? Obvious and subtle processes Reflecting on The ProcessHow does The Process relate to being present? How does The Process relate to God? Spirituality & science Am I making my own choices?Points for Reflection 2 The Guidelines How The Guidelines were created The Guidelines Progress rather than perfection Decision making & conflicts Teaching and groups The Process & The Guidelines in action Points for Reflection3 Honor the Body Honoring the bodyDiet RelaxationSleep Physical activity Acceptance of the bodyEnergySexuality Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 4 Be Present, Bringing Awareness and Acceptance into Every Moment Relationship with mindfulness and Mindfulness+The Two Modes of The Mind The Four A’s Dealing with emotional pain The pain-body Relative acceptance Absolute acceptance Identifications and the ego Becoming more aware Cultivating awareness Patience with practice Awareness during sleep Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection5 Act with Kindness, Considering Everyone and Everything The source of kindness The Selfishness / Altruism Intention Scale Applying the guideline Being considerate Being friendly Being generous Six ways to cultivate kindness Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 6 Understand the Truth, Communicating It Selectively and Skillfully Feeling the truth Determining the truthBeing honest with yourself Communicating kindly and truthfully Selective communication Harmonious communication Helping others find the truth through true listening Skillful self-disclosure Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 7 Do Only What Needs to Be Done The global epidemic of being busy Reviewing your activitiesAligning new activitiesPrioritizing your activities whilst being present Karma yoga Is this really necessary?Treading your own unique path Working within The Guidelines Communication and thoughts Consideration of others Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 8 Harmoniously Obtain and Retain Only What You Need Reviewing your items Harmoniously obtain only what you need obtaining things for pleasure Simplicity and spaciousness Greed Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 9 Apply The Guidelines to Your Digital Device Usage Only use a device when it’s really needed Stay mindful during device usage Be kind to your body during device usage Communicate selectively, truthfully and skillfully during device usage Have time away from your devices every day Take opportunities for real human contactAccepting that digital device usage is a part of life Connections with other guidelines Points for Reflection 10 Building & Structuring Your PracticeBenefits and measures Three areas of practiceOpportunities for practice General challenges and questions The link to spiritual awakening Points for Reflection Afterword NotesBibliography About the Author
"7 simple yet powerful guidelines provide a compass for navigating life harmoniously, cultivating a peaceful mind, and spreading kindness"--
9781620558904 1620558904
2019009103
019281958 Uk
Spiritual life.
Conduct of life.
Harmony (Philosophy)--Religious aspects.
Peace--Religious aspects.
Kindness.
BL624 / .C5835 2019
204.4 Coc 8