The Best Advice Warren Buffett Ever Received…

In the following video clip (2.02mins), Warren Buffett (one of the world’s richest people) shares the best advice he ever received. Interestingly enough, it was from his dad! Do you agree with the advice? I do and it was a nice reminder to continue to do the things in life that matter most. What is…

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Befriending Your Mind, Befriending Your Life: Mindfulness and the Endless Adventure of Growing into Yourself by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Following is a snippet (12.25mins) from the presentation Befriending Your Mind, Befriending Your Life: Mindfulness and the Endless Adventure of Growing into Yourself, Jon Kabat-Zinn did at the Bridging the Minds and Hearts of Youth: Mindfulness in Clinical Practice, Education and Research Conference (February 2013). In this snippet Jon discusses – the curriculum of Being,…

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The Science of Gratitude – Articles, Links and Videos

There is a growing interest in gratitude and how the benefits of cultivating a habit of gratitude is linked to the overall health and wellbeing of individuals. Professor Robert Emmons has contributed significantly to this research on gratitude and the Greater Good Science Centre at USC Berkeley is also expanding this research through their Expanding the Science…

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Simple Time Audit – Where is Your Time Going Now?

I have had quite a few people say to me “Jane, I don’t have enough time”. Well, I just thought I would share a tool that I have used over the years to identify where my time was going (before I used an electronic colour-coded diary) in the hope it may help other people. I…

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“If We Could See Inside Other People’s Hearts”: A Profound Microcosm of Life in 4 minutes

What if this was the instant? The instant you changed and saw life differently. This 4 minute video was produced by the Cleveland Clinic and shows the inner lives of everyday people, just like you and I. It’s a reminder that we ALL have our story and we just never know what is happening in…

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20 More Quotes to Inspire you to Live in the Present Moment

Needing some more inspiration to live NOW? Here are 20 more quotes to inspire you to live in the present moment! “What would we have to hold in compassion to be at peace right now? What would we have to let go of to be at peace right now?” ~ Jack Kornfield “The most precious…

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What is Mindfulness? – Thich Nhat Hanh

Have you been wondering about What is Mindfulness? In the following clip (4.01mins), Thich Nhat Hanh shares an overview about what is mindfulness? Thich Nhat Hanh discusses how mindfulness is the capacity to be aware of what is going on in this moment and by being in touch with what is happening now, we can feel happiness…

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