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Robert Coady

The Fun Theory - 0 views

www.thefuntheory.com

fun inspiration theory change design

shared by Robert Coady on 30 Sep 13 - Cached
  • This site is dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better. Be it for yourself, for the environment, or for something entirely different, the only thing that matters is that it’s change for the better.
David Dunn

12 Essential Rules to Live More Like a Zen Monk : zenhabits - 2 views

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shared by David Dunn on 30 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize
  • Smile, breathe and go slowly
  • who among us can’t use a little more concentration, tranquility, and mindfulness in our lives?
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  • Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine
  • Do one thing at a time.
  • Do it slowly and deliberately.
  • Do it completely.
  • Do less.
  • Put space between things.
  • Develop rituals.
  • Designate time for certain things.
  • Devote time to sitting.
  • Smile and serve others.
  • Make cleaning and cooking become meditation.
  • Think about what is necessary.
  • Live simply.
  • Before enlightenment chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water
    • kurt stavenhagen
      kurt stavenhagen on 01 Oct 13
       
      Fun quote. Again Rob, pithy.
    • Robert Coady
      Robert Coady on 30 Sep 13
       
      The concept of mindfulness is expressed in a set of rules that were created through the observation of the masters of Zen- Zen monks. The author expresses that it is possible to modernize mindfulness, and that it is possible to live more like a Zen monk without actually becoming one.
  • “We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
  • simplicity of their lives, the concentration and mindfulness of every activity, the calm and peace they find in their days.
  • “We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.”
  • Robert Coady on 30 Sep 13
     
    This article reviews and reiterates many of the ideas that we read about in class, from a different point of view.
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