Kids User Guide to a Human Life

a book series offering 9 to 12 year-olds fun, practical information on how to live a life with less stress and more joy

December 14, 2015
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Mindful Monday :: Indifference and Checking Out

At other times, you are Indifferent to your experiences. Things you do over and over every single day tend to register as benign. During activities like brushing your teeth and hair, eating the same old breakfast and getting dressed and … Continue reading

November 30, 2015
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New Mindful Monday :: Dislike and Resistance

The same is true for experiences that you Dislike. When you don’t like something, your Chattering Mind Resists it. Imagine you are caught in a rainstorm without an umbrella or raincoat. You are wearing your favorite outfit and you’re getting … Continue reading

November 11, 2015
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The Kid’s User Guide to a Human Life Book Two: An Open Heart

Hello Adventurous Ones! Look at what Brook and I received this week from our publisher – the design cover for Book Two: An Open Heart! Eek!! What do you think? Preorder sales will be available in early 2016!!! We’ll keep … Continue reading

November 9, 2015
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New Mindful Monday :: Like and Attachment

Let’s continue to look more deeply at how we label our experiences… When You Like something, your Chattering Mind Attaches to it, even grasping after it and clinging. Imagine eating ice cream on a hot summer day with a friend. … Continue reading

October 26, 2015
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New Mindful Monday :: Labeling Experience

“Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life.” —Epictetus This dynamic life is constantly flowing through … Continue reading

October 19, 2015
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New Mindful Monday :: Breathe

Your breath is always in the present moment. Every time you place your Inner Attention on your breath, you step out of the small, solid-feeling Chattering Mind and back into the flow of life. Practice :: This week, wherever you … Continue reading

October 12, 2015
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New Mindful Monday :: Looking Closely

If you look closely and openly at your Chattering Mind you’ll see that your thoughts arise naturally then dissolve on their own. One moment you may think an idea you have is great and the next moment you may think … Continue reading