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

February 5, 2016
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Keep It Simple, Adventurous Ones :: Deepen Your Breath

When in doubt, Adventurous Ones, Deepen Your Breath.

February 1, 2016
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Mindful Monday :: Mindfully Working With Like And Attachment

However, when what you Like is met from your present Open Mind the feelings that naturally follow are joy, kindness and generosity. Imagine being present and open when your sister explains that your favorite outfit would help her breeze through … Continue reading

January 25, 2016
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Mindful Monday :: Like, Attachment and Emotions Part II

Emotions and thoughts such as greed and fear also change the chemistry of your body by turning on the stress response. When the stress response is activated, your brain quickly sends signals down your spinal cord, through your nerves and … Continue reading

January 18, 2016
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Mindful Monday :: Like, Attachment and Emotions

When you Like something—a thought, a person or an experience—and you are functioning from your Chattering Mind, you Attach or cling to that experience. Imagine your favorite outfit. You love how it fits, looks and feels. You wear that outfit … Continue reading

January 11, 2016
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Mindful Monday :: Body Awareness

The sensations of your body are always unfolding in the present moment. Your beating heart, the feeling of your feet in your shoes on the ground, the texture of your clothes on your skin are all bridges to bring your … Continue reading

January 4, 2016
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Mindful Monday :: Cultivating a Brave Relationship with Feelings and Emotions

Attachment, Resistance and Checking Out happen countless times each day. However, when your Chattering Mind is unconsciously Attaching to the experiences you Like, Resisting the experiences you Dislike, and Checking Out during the experiences that cause Indifference, you are unknowingly … Continue reading

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