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    and Nietzsche go on to discuss the mind/body problem. Descartes argues for the separation of mind and body, while Nietzsche offers a premise based on a deep connection between the two. I seek to compare the writings of both philosophers, and explore holes in judgment and scope on the part of Descartes, and prove as to why Nietzsche’s discussions are superior of the two. Descartes discusses the existence of the human mind as a separate entity from the human body, including the a passage confirming

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    experience by using multiple examples, defining this phenomenon of consciousness arguing that it is an essential part of the mind-body problem. This exegesis will be concentrated on exploring Nagel’s theory of phenomenal consciousness, also known as “qualia”, by examining in depth the meaning of his sayings. Nagel argues that consciousness is such an important part of the mind-body dilemma because it is an individual experience that cannot be understood by our personal understanding or by objective

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    only recently gained official recognition in the United States, the mind/body practices that pervade NCCAM’s research have ancient roots. For example, the some forms of meditation, a technique originating in Eastern religions, can be traced back thousands of years. The American Yoga Association reports that yoga dates back more than 5,000 years! As of

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    communicate, from a place of calm strength? That 's your power. Your power to choose, to create, to change, to do, to be. It is so easy to be unaware, or unconscious, of the present moment. Distractions abound, in our environment, as well as in our own minds! Our thoughts can be very distracting, especially when they are focused on the past (what we did yesterday, what someone said to us last week, what happened to us in childhood) or the future (planning, wondering how future events might turn out,

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    Days will pass away even weeks, barely you will feel it, there will come a time when you will leave with regrets, you will face uncountable questions from your soul, especially questions akin to why have not I started it? While we become busy in our life we forget to retrieve ourselves, we give time to our families, friends, even to our office colleagues but have we given time to ourselves? In mindfulness meditation, you don’t need to spend too much time for yourself; for instance, 5 to 10 minutes

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    CONCERNS There is increased interest toward mindfulness meditation, particularly in education. A number of school programs have emerged claiming improvements in the following areas: executive functions, prosociality, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing (Broderick and Frank, 2014; Flook et al. 2010; Schonert-Reichl and Lawlor, 2010). Oddly, very few risks were reported in the studies. In a systematic review of twenty-four mindfulness-based school interventions, overall results show students

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    Mindful Vs Meditation

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    • How is being mindful different from meditation? Being mindful and meditation have been shown to be greatly beneficial and can be fitting for all people. However, it’s important to understand the differences between being mindful and meditation. Bhante Gunaratana emphases mediation as a journey you take stickily by yourself or as a ‘lonely path’. In this way, he means you must learn the practice of meditation on your own, nobody can meditate or learn this skill for you, and it is in no way a

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    my mind and being mindful of the present, allowed stress from the day to dwindle away. I found the meditation to be particularly effective on high stress days and this was a welcome event when I had a very hectic day at work. Further, I discovered that in my case, this form of meditation was better at removing stress than utilizing a mantra meditative technique. Another lesson learned was that mindfulness meditation did not lessen my work anxiety to any great degree. It may have taken my mind off

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    leave me a mail. PDF: Mindfulness Meditation Afterwards Remember, when it comes to a good habit hardly you will be able to find someone who will become a part of it, in the same way, it will be a hard-hitting task for you too, but with a healthy mind and dedication, you can almost achieve

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    psychological procedure, in which you focus your attention or mind on the experiences happening in the very moment. Psychologists and thinkers have termed mindfulness the best way to the achieve the greatest happiness and wisdom in the world. This can be achieved by practicing meditation the Buddhist way; however, various other meditation techniques can also take you closer to the state of mindfulness. Simply, mindfulness is being conscious of your mind, body, and soul. Even simpler, when you attain mindfulness

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