Posted by Dr James Stratford on November 15, 2012 · 2 Comments
Today, I have the great pleasure and privilege of sharing with you a piece by an old friend, Coen Völker. Enjoy! By Coen Völker From the first of January 2013 I will go a diet for 1 year. This is a diet for my mind and I will explain this below. If you like you … Read more
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Posted by Dr James Stratford on October 10, 2012 · 13 Comments
It’s an interesting question isn’t it? Furthermore, how do you judge others, your friends and family for example? I’m writing this to pose the question, not to propose an answer. In fact, I’d actually suggest that you stop reading this now and have a think about this before you read any more. Seriously. I was asked … Read more
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Posted by Dr James Stratford on September 6, 2012 · 5 Comments
It’s very easy to live on automatic. The busier we get, being on autopilot can be quite helpful with the ordinary stuff while allowing us to focus our attention on the more difficult parts of the day or those we just enjoy the most. But automatic living can also become like a type of sleep-walking. … Read more
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Posted by Dr James Stratford on August 21, 2012 · 1 Comment
Reblogged from Mindfulbalance Blog: We all know the top hit of the ego’s silent soundtrack — “If I do this I’ll feel better.” Seeing through our own particular version of this is part of the process of waking up. Again, the essence of this entitlement is the assumption that we can make ourselves, and life, … Read more
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Posted by Dr James Stratford on February 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment
When I look back over my life, often the moments I am most proud of are those points when I’ve chosen not to let my fear dictate my which way I go – I don’t know who said it, but it works here – these were moments when I felt the fear but did it … Read more
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Posted by Dr James Stratford on February 19, 2011 · 2 Comments
The teacher has to have mastered what they are teaching. Without that their theory is just that, theory.
Posted by Dr James Stratford on February 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Tonight there is a lecture by the renowned Tibetan teacher Sogyal Rinpoche. You might remember him as the author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. If you’re in Melbourne check out http://www.rigpamelbourne.org/ Hope to see you there. Another great resource for those wanting more information about meditation, watch this lecture by Dr Jon … Read more
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Posted by Dr James Stratford on February 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment
take time to tune your instrument, your mind, before playing the greatest concert of all – your life!
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Posted by Dr James Stratford on February 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Learn to be in the now and awaken to the unlimited powers of the universe that lie beyond the doors of the ego mind.
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To what extent are the values, goals, and beliefs that shape your life your own? So often, the real answer is ‘not very much.’ Usually, we go on thinking we want this or that – more money, that new car, a bigger TV, the beautiful house, the big job or title. But relatively few people … Read more
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