Every moment is an opportunity for freedom.
Mindfulness meditation gives us the tools to, at any moment, detach and take a different course of action. All we need to do is take one mindful breath.
This talk will discuss the possibility of freedom in every moment and give you some ideas on how to attain that freedom throughout the day.
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Read MoreIn this talk, we discuss how the difference between expectation and reality is often the source of significant discontent.
Life trains us to search for ideals: the perfect partner, job, life, outcome. Unfortunately this almost never arises and even if it did, it would be fleeting. Thus there is a real potential for ongoing and almost contentious self-inflicted suffering.
Thankfully, happiness is closer than you think. By embracing mindfulness we can begin to see and address the impact of our expectations.
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Read MoreThe enlightened person stubs their toe once, the untrained person stubs it twice…the first time on the rock, then again when they ruminate about stubbing their toe.
When we apply our mindful attention to pain, we see that it is merely another sensation to observe.
Whether it is physical or emotional, 'pain' presents itself through a collection of sensations, each of which can be observed, and investigated.
If we observe the sensations and feelings that arise when our expectations are not met, we may find that our suffering reduces or is entirely eliminated.
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Read MoreNot all approaches to study are equal, and not all work for everyone. It is possible to go through our entire schooling careers wasting our time with ineffective methods of study. Students find themselves struggling to retain information because they are using approaches that are not suited to their subjects, nor their personal preferences, capabilities, and learning styles.
In this 10-day course, you will learn how to maximize your study time and exam performance. You will learn the principles of learning and how to apply them, as well as how to establish a study routine that you can stick to. You will be given in-depth instructions and case studies that highlight a multitude of different approaches and encouraged to experiment to find what works for you.
This course will supercharge your ability to learn, giving you the tools, tips, and tricks necessary to not only make the content stick to your brain but also to make you understand it on a deep level. If you want to enhance your ability to study, if you want to do well on your end-of-year exams, or if you simply want to know how to learn more effectively, this is the course for you.
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Read MoreTrue happiness in life comes from acceptance; embracing reality for what it is, both the good and the bad.
This isn't to say we shouldn't take action to better ourselves, we should. But we should also learn to live with things as they are. This way we will be capable of appreciating the joys we have already attained.
Without acceptance, we cannot live in the present. Rather we ruminate on the past, or fret about the future; neither state is conducive to ongoing happiness.
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Read MoreWe have a tendency to judge our worst moments against the highlight reels of others.
We see all of our flaws, hear all the doubts, and live through the darkness, yet we compare ourselves to the external projections of others.
We fear failure, yet this fear ironically causes our performance to drop.
This talk will show you that it's only through acceptance and action that we can hope to push through our fears and take the actions necessary for success.
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Read MoreConsider the following: if you were to gradually replace all of the parts of your body until nothing ‘original' remained, can you still claim to be you?
This talk breaks down the philosophical thought experiment 'The Ship of Theseus' and relates its implications back to cell division and the nature of the mind over time.
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Read MoreYou are invited on transformative journey of self-awareness and personal growth to discover your divine purpose - the unique mission that aligns with your soul's calling.
This course presents 10 profound questions that provide an opportunity to explore new possibilities, unlock deep potential, and redefine the course of your life.
In this first session we will contemplate the idea that your gratitude practice is not just for the present moment, but also needs to be applied to the future. Good things will happen, that is a certainty - if we can sit in faith and trust of that certainty, we will feel safer in the present.
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Read MoreThe simple truth is that it doesn’t matter how much you meditate.
The prestige of your lineage and the books you have read do not matter.
The amount of time you sit, or don’t sit, is irrelevant.
Your philosophy, beliefs, traditions, and practices may have benefits, but in terms of mindfulness - unless those things allow you unfiltered access to the present moment, they are not serving their function and are likely a distraction.
All that matters is the present moment. This talk will ask the questions, ‘Are you present? Are you observing reality as it is, for what it is, right now?’
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Read MoreFor the rest of the day, when you notice an intense emotion, thought, mood, memory, or other mental phenomena, take one mindful breath.
That is a long, slow, deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
Then recognise that you are, at any time, free to make a different decision should you choose to do so. Give it a try.
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Read MoreThis talk covers the basics of how to enter, stabilise and enhance the lucid dreaming state.
Perfect for both beginners and advanced practitioners, this talk covers dream signs, reality checks, journaling, stabilising the dream, and asking the dream space for guidance. Happy lucid dreaming!
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