By Dr. Ron Passfield
In my previous post, I discussed mountains and rivers as a source of meditation and their predominance in Chinese landscape art. I also focused on the Shan shui tradition of landscape painting where the artists expressed their thoughts and emotions about a physical landscape in their painting. In this way, they revealed something of their … Continue reading “From Outer Landscape to Inner Landscape: The Growth of Awareness”
So often we become anxious about something that is about to happen and yet our worst fear is never realised. The problem is that our brains tend towards the negative as a means of self-defence. The amygdala, that part of our brain that perceives threat, sets us up for a fight or flight response. We … Continue reading “When We Fear the Worst”
As you develop your appreciation of the power of mindfulness to make a difference, you become increasingly aware of the potential of the present moment. In the present moment lies creativity, gratitude, zest for life, happiness and the capacity to love. The famous Irish novelist, Cecilia Ahern, has her central character, Christine, describe the potential … Continue reading “The Potential of the Present Moment”
