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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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clip art of man Overheard:

“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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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

Johnk 7-2-2014

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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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On CHI FOR YOURSELF: Ayurveda- Healing in an Unconventional Way

June 9, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

How much do you know about Ayurveda? On our next CHI FOR YOURSELF we’ll hear from a woman who turned to this 5,000 year old tradition when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Ayurveda resonated with Michelle Fondin because she was searching for ways to understand why she was sick and for ways to actively participate in her healing– rather than just turn it over to experts and protocols. Michelle Fondin is the author of THE WHEEL OF HEALING WITH AYURVEDA: An Easy Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle.

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Michelle Fondin

Michelle is our scheduled guest this Thursday June 11th, at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific time at chiforyourself.com. Be with us on the call!

 

JohnK 6-9-2015

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Clipart image of overheard Overheard:

“Nature performs the cure, the physician takes the fee.”
Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790)

Closing the Books on Opening to Meditation: And Up Next CHI FOR YOURSELF..

June 1, 2015 John Uncategorized No comments

 

Last week’s visit to CHI FOR YOURSELF by Diana Lang gave us a great look at the simplicity of meditation. Diana is the author of Opening to Meditation: a Gentle, Guided Approach and if you missed the interview you can listen to it by clicking on this player:

 


…and here’s a list of some of the talking points from the program:

  • Meditation and the mystical
  • The media’s effect on meditation
  • How a meditation practice is good for one’s self-esteem
  • Why meditation is getting so popular
  • The connection between yoga and meditation
  • The effect of your practice on your relationships
  • Why we seem to have such a “disconnect” in our society
  • The difference between the spiritual and the religious
  • Dealing with mind chatter
  • Setting up a “sacred space”
  • The corporate community embraces meditation

 

Plans are being made for some outstanding guests to share their wisdom with us in the coming weeks on CHI FOR YOURSELF. On the next program we’ll take a look at Ayurveda- what it is and how it can help you. Details coming your way in another GenuLines post.

Be well..

 

JohnK June 1, 2015

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