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 22, 2016
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Mindful Monday :: What Does It Mean To Be Present?

When you are present you are connected to the qualities of the moment, like openness and aliveness. When you are present, you can see clearly what is happening before you and make the most intelligent choice in that moment. When … Continue reading

February 8, 2016
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Mindful Monday :: Mindfully Working With Your Mind, Brain & Nervous System

The good news is that you can mindfully work with your own mind, brain and nervous system. When your Chattering Mind is unconsciously grasping, an ongoing loop is created with the physical responses in your body. They begin to feed one another, looping continuously, and … 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

April 27, 2014
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Did you hear it?

Did you hear it—your mind chattering away? If you look closely, you’ll begin to notice that when left to its own devices your mind chatters away all day long, influencing everything you see, do and feel. This chatter is based on … Continue reading