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Secular Meditation: Practice From a Humanist Perspective:

November 23, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

picture of john kobikThe CHI FOR YOURSELF interview with Rick Heller last week gave us some insights into how you can have a meditation practice free of any religious connections. Here’s a look at some of the points covered on the program:

  • Rick’s own introduction to meditation
  • the origins of secular meditation
  • the humanist community and Harvard
  • Eastern philosophies and secular meditation
  • secular meditation and a Supreme Being
  • prayer and secular meditation
  • universal love
  • the mind/body connection
  • the Serenity Prayer
  • Rick’s own mindfulness challenges
  • mindfulness practice in every day life
  • emotions and meditation

You can hear the show by clicking on the player. And a quick reminder- the next CHI FOR YOURSELF is scheduled for early December. Details coming in a GenLines post.

 

 

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Next CHI FOR YOURSELF: Secular Meditation- Intentionally Nonreligious

November 16, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

picture of john kobikYou deserve to experience meditation’s rewarding effects on the body and the mind, even if you’re not interested in religion! Some in our CHI FOR YOURSELF community have said they question meditation because of its religious trappings. But our scheduled guest on the next edition of CHI FOR YOURSELF says meditation actually is an age-old secular practice with lots of scientifically verified physical and psychological benefits. Rick Heller is an author, meditation teacher and co-founder of the Humanist Mindfulness Group at the Harvard Humanist Community. He emphasizes the importance of meditation with a practical, evidence-based perspective.

picture of Rick HellerRick Heller is the author of Secular Meditation: 32 Practices for Cultivating Inner Peace, Compassion, and Joy.

Be with us on the call this Thursday November 19th at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific time at chiforyourself.com. for Rick Heller and Secular Meditation.

Be Well!

JohnK 11-16-2015

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Clipart image of overheard Overheard:

A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.

– James Allen

Marlise Karlin sends CHI FOR YOURSELF an S.O.S.

October 26, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

 

picture of john kobikI always enjoy hearing about new methods of meditation and the inward journey in general. On last week’s CHI FOR YOURSELF we learned about the Simplicity of Stillness Method (S.O.S.) from Marlise Karlin.

Marlise was a teen runaway. She became an award winning film producer after overcoming a dramatic childhood of abuse and addiction. When she underwent a series of life altering energetic experiences it shifted her perception and future life purpose. If you weren’t with us on the call you can hear the interview by clicking on this player…

 

Here are some of the show’s talking points:

  • Marlise’s early life and addiction
  • How she got clear on what she wanted
  • The main features of the Simplicity of Stillness Method
  • A bit about Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity
  • SOS for those with an established meditation practice
  • The business world’s reaction to SOS
  • Depression
  • Helping someone with an addiction

Be well..

John K 10-26-2015

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“To understand the immeasurable, the mind must be extraordinarily quiet, still.”

∼ Jiddu Krishnamurti

 

 

Today: Ancient Consciousness Traditions For the New Paradigm with Tracey Ash

October 16, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments
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Tracey Ash

Be with us for today’s CHI FOR YOURSELF when we welcome Tracey Ash. She’ll be talking about looking to the past and finding tools for consciousness, awakening, and healing. Tracey Ash is the author of Ancient Egyptian Celestial Healing: The Source Codes for High Frequency.

 

We’ll get started today at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific time at chiforyourself.com. Plan to be there!

 

JohnK 10-16-2015

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Questions and Actions- You Can Help Make CHI FOR YOURSELF Even Better!

October 9, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

picture of john kobikCHI FOR YOURSELF is always working to come up with new offerings that can contribute to your transformation. Today I’m asking you to give your own suggestion. Here’s a question for you- What one area of your life do you most want to improve? The answer could point to your relationships, your work, your spirituality, or your finances. You know in your heart where you want to bring about change.

The answers to this question will greatly help CHI FOR YOURSELF in bringing you future articles and guests. Please take a moment to use the following email address to send your answer:

questions@chiforyourself.com

You can give a one word answer, or more if you need to explain. Either way your response will be a great help in carrying CHI FOR YOURSELF’s work forward. So… What one area of your life do you most want to improve? Send your answer to:

questions@chiforyourself.com

…and thank you for being a part of the CHI FOR YOURSELF community!

Be well,

 

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When Good Prayers Go Bad

On the heels of the US visit by Pope Francis Chi For Yourself  looks into the power of prayer. When she talked to us in 2012  August Gold reminded  us that since the beginning of time men and women everywhere have prayed — millions of prayers daily and yet only a handful of those prayers are answered. August suggests that prayer is something that everyone wants to do but a lot of people have confusion or concern about because they think they don’t know how or that they’re praying incorrectly. August Gold is the co-author (with Joel Fotinos) of The Prayer Chest.

 

Looking Forward to Some New Old-Fashioned Healing!

September 28, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments


picture of john kobikAfter time off to take care of some family business, it’s time to get back to the business of CHI FOR YOURSELF! The next first run interview is scheduled for October 16th. On that program we’ll hear from Tracey Ash, who’ll tell us about Celestial Healing and what she calls new scientific and historical evidence on ancient knowledge technologies that accelerate miracles in your life and world.

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Tracey Ash

I’ll have a reminder post for you in the days ahead..

 

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picture of Kim SchneidermanOur last CHI FOR YOURSELF interview with Kim Schneiderman helped us put pen to paper to achieve personal transformation. Kim Schneiderman  is the author of STEP OUT OF YOUR STORY: Writing Exercises to Reframe  and Transform Your Life. You can hear that show by clicking on this player…

 

Picture of Tim Link…and, Tim Link joined us to talk about his “pet project” – animal communication!  Tim Link is the author of Talking with Dogs and Cats: Joining the Conversation to Improve Behavior and Bond with Your Animals. Listen to the show by clicking on this player…

Enjoy your week!

 

John K. 9-28-2015

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Overheard

.”Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”

∼ Lucille Ball

 

 

 

Today on CHI FOR YOURSELF: Talkin’ to The Animals!

July 2, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

Picture of Tim LinkMake sure you’re with us for today’s CHI FOR YOURSELF interview. We’ll hear from Tim Link on how to have better communication with our animals. Tim is the author of Talking with Dogs and Cats: Joining the Conversation to Improve Behavior and Bond with Your Animals.

Hear the interview at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific time at chiforyourself.com

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Pet Project: Talking to Dogs and Cats on CHI FOR YOURSELF

June 29, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

 

resting cat and dogOur next edition of CHI FOR YOURSELF is one you’re going to love if you have a pet or two (or more!) in your house. We’ll hear from Tim Link, author of Talking with Dogs and Cats: Joining the Conversation to Improve Behavior and Bond with Your Animals.
Tim is an author, Reiki master, radio host, and animal communicator. He can help you know your animal on an energetic level- and that can mean a better experience for both of you!

Picture of Tim LinkBe here for the interview with Tim Link this Thursday, July 2nd at 4pm Eastern,1pm Pacific time at chiforyourself.com

 

JohnK 6-29-2015

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“He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.”

~ Immanuel Kant

Ayurveda: Ancient Healing Becomes New Again

June 15, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

picture of Michelle FondinI hope you enjoyed the CHI FOR YOURSELF interview with Michelle Fondin. We heard a great story of how Michelle found Ayurveda, and then dedicated herself to wellness using and teaching the 5 thousand year old practice.

Here are some talking points from last week’s show..

  • A definition of Ayurveda
  • Ayurveda and religion
  • Michelle discovers Ayurveda
  • Medical practices and going “inward”
  • Is Ayurveda a fad?
  • An approach built around the wheel
  • Moving toward holistic dealing with dis-ease
  • Moving society away from medicating
  • Food as a healer
  • “Living food”
  • Michelle’s relationship lessons
  • Attracting rather than pursuing relationships
  • Meditation for balance

If you missed it you can hear the interview by clicking on this YouTube screen..

 

…and, if you have a pet you’re going to enjoy the upcoming CHI FOR YOURSELF interview on communicating with your animals. More on that show in a future post!

Be well!

 

JohnK 6-15-2015

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listener animation Overheard:

“He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.”

Chinese Proverb.

 

 

 

Today: Easing Into Wellness With Michelle Fondin and Ayurveda

June 11, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

picture of Michelle FondinToday CHI FOR YOURSELF welcomes Michelle Fondin, author of THE WHEEL OF HEALING WITH AYURVEDA: An Easy Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle. We’ll be on the call at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific time at chiforyourself.com.

Come join us!!

 

JohnK 6-11-2015

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