Mind in the Balance
Mind in the Balance

Author: B. Alan Wallace

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2009-03-03

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0231519702

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By establishing a dialogue in which the meditative practices of Buddhism and Christianity speak to the theories of modern philosophy and science, B. Alan Wallace reveals the theoretical similarities underlying these disparate disciplines and their unified approach to making sense of the objective world. Wallace begins by exploring the relationship between Christian and Buddhist meditative practices. He outlines a sequence of meditations the reader can undertake, showing that, though Buddhism and Christianity differ in their belief systems, their methods of cognitive inquiry provide similar insight into the nature and origins of consciousness. From this convergence Wallace then connects the approaches of contemporary cognitive science, quantum mechanics, and the philosophy of the mind. He links Buddhist and Christian views to the provocative philosophical theories of Hilary Putnam, Charles Taylor, and Bas van Fraassen, and he seamlessly incorporates the work of such physicists as Anton Zeilinger, John Wheeler, and Stephen Hawking. Combining a concrete analysis of conceptions of consciousness with a guide to cultivating mindfulness and profound contemplative practice, Wallace takes the scientific and intellectual mapping of the mind in exciting new directions.

Balance of Body, Balance of Mind
Balance of Body, Balance of Mind

Author: Will Johnson

Publisher: Green Dragon Books

Published: 1993-11-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 0893341630

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Ancient Buddhist meditations and modern Western somatic therapy are united in this fascinating book. Both philosophies — and their healing capabilities — recognize that a structurally balanced human body is the key to a mentally and emotionally balanced human mind. This book explains the beautiful simplicity of these healing techniques and how to make them part of your life. Following its path, you’ll learn how to attain the spiritual and physical balance needed to create your own optimum environment through: -Understanding the experience of balance -Balancing time, present time and change -Balancing sound, vision and the components of reality -Balancing your heart and breath -Balancing “luminous vision” and the “luminous world” -Understanding suffering and its causes -Understanding your heart and breath and how they work together to help create balance What readers are saying about this book: “This book signals a new and sorely needed vitality in a field which, even though it is about life, so often seems to bring out the gray and pedantic in its champions.” — Peter Melchior, senior faculty member, the Guild for Structural Integration

Mind Like Water
Mind Like Water

Author: Jim Ballard

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-02-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0471430102

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Acclaim for Mind Like Water "From What's the Rush? to Whale Done! Jim Ballard is mentor to millions. Now, in Mind Like Water, Ballard, as always, doesn't just show where his powerful and perceptive intellect has been, he takes you along and gives you the tools to revisit and explore on your own. Mind Like Water is a journey to places and spaces you realize you are visiting again for the first time. It's an easy, charming read that shows you how to be exactly where you need to be: calmly in control, regardless of the situation." -Sheldon Bowles, coauthor of Raving Fans "Reading Mind Like Water feels like handing the keys to my car to a very wise man and letting him drive for a while while I just enjoy the ride-and his words. Not only does this book make me think deeply about my work and life, it offers wonderful exercises for assessing and adjusting aspects that have not been working effectively. A must read for anyone struggling with work-home balance and how to find and bring your true self to your daily life." -Jayne Pearl, author of Kids and Money "Jim Ballard puts his finger on the true cause of the anxiety that grips us all in this age of information overload-change. And then he gives us the antidote, a Mind Like Water. Many books inspire and motivate; this one provides a blueprint for actions that can be truly transforming. It is brilliant in its simplicity. Not since Alan Watts has an American author made Eastern knowledge so accessible, relevant, and practical-even for a Type A, stressed-out, left-brain thinking, typical American such as myself." -Ken Miller, President of Teacher Education Institute "Mind Like Water invites the reader to participate in a variety of practical, accessible methods that support us in staying present in the moment, help us see things as they are, and live with equanimity amidst the unpredictability of our lives. Capturing the wisdom of great spiritual teachers, authors, and poets, Mind Like Water offers a respite from the hectic pace of our lives." -Tara Healey, Senior Organizational Consultant, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care "Jim Ballard is one of the most compassionate people I know, and in his new book Mind Like Water he shares some of his warmth and love with readers. If you want a feeling like snuggling into a warm coat on a blustery, wintery day, try opening this book to any page and reading. If you don't absorb some of the wisdom in Mind Like Water then you're just not paying attention." -Noel Burch, coauthor of Teacher Effectiveness Training

8 Keys to Brain-Body Balance (8 Keys to Mental Health)
8 Keys to Brain-Body Balance (8 Keys to Mental Health)

Author: Robert Scaer

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2012-10

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0393707474

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Take-charge strategies to heal your body and brain from stress and trauma. Understanding how our brains and bodies actually work is a powerful tool in mitigating the anxiety generated by unpleasant physical and emotional symptoms that we all may experience from time to time. Here, Robert Scaer unravels the complexities of the brain-body connection, equipping all those who are in distress with a plausible explanation for how they feel. Making the science accessible, he outlines the core neurobiological concepts underlying the brain-body interface and explains why physical and emotional symptoms of stress and trauma occur. He explains why “feelings” represent physical sensations that inform us about the nature of our brain-body conflicts. He also offers practical, easy-to-implement strategies for strengthening motor skills, learning to listen to our gut to gauge our feelings, attuning to the present, and restoring personal boundaries to relieve symptoms and navigate a path to recovery.

Disconnected Kids
Disconnected Kids

Author: Robert Melillo

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780399534751

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Offering a bold new understanding of the causes of such disorders as autism, ADHD, Asperger's, dyslexia, and OCD, an effective drug-free program addresses both the symptoms and causes of conditions involving a disconnection between the left and right sides of the developing brain, with customizable exercises, behavior modification advice, nutritional guidelines, and more.

Gesture of Balance
Gesture of Balance

Author: Tarthang Tulku

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13:

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An excellent introduction to the Buddhist view, with practices to awaken the body, mind and senses.

Ultimate Energy: Using Your Natural Energies to Balance Body, Mind, and Spirit
Ultimate Energy: Using Your Natural Energies to Balance Body, Mind, and Spirit

Author: Tori Hartman

Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1250779693

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The ultimate guide to harnessing the body's energy for health and wellness Our bodies are surrounded by and filled with powerful streams of energy that can be used to improve our mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Ultimate Energy: Using Your Natural Energies to Balance Body, Mind, and Spirit is a collection of three books—Chakras, Auras, and Energy Healing by Tori Hartman, Eliza Swann, and Kris Ferraro—that will give readers the tools to tap into their own unique energy using a variety of modalities and practices. Chakras explains the associations and strengths of each of the seven chakras along with how to harness their power in your own life. Auras explores the many-layered energy field that is the human aura and will teach you to sense and work with your own aura and those of others. Energy Healing offers an exploration of a range of energy healing techniques from Reiki to EFT, and will help you find a practice that suits your needs and interests. Written by experts in the field, each book is designed with beginners in mind and includes exercises to kick-start your practice along with a comprehensive resources section to help you continue your exploration of the power of energy. Ultimate Energy is the definitive beginner's guide to using energy as part of your health and wellness practice.

Mind in the Balance
Mind in the Balance

Author: B. Alan Wallace

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0231147317

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By establishing a dialogue in which the meditative practices of Buddhism and Christianity speak to the theories of modern philosophy and science, B. Alan Wallace reveals the theoretical similarities underlying these disparate disciplines and their unified approach to making sense of the objective world. Wallace begins by exploring the relationship between Christian and Buddhist meditative practices. He outlines a sequence of meditations the reader can undertake, showing that, though Buddhism and Christianity differ in their belief systems, their methods of cognitive inquiry provide similar insight into the nature and origins of consciousness. From this convergence Wallace then connects the approaches of contemporary cognitive science, quantum mechanics, and the philosophy of the mind. He links Buddhist and Christian views to the provocative philosophical theories of Hilary Putnam, Charles Taylor, and Bas van Fraassen, and he seamlessly incorporates the work of such physicists as Anton Zeilinger, John Wheeler, and Stephen Hawking. Combining a concrete analysis of conceptions of consciousness with a guide to cultivating mindfulness and profound contemplative practice, Wallace takes the scientific and intellectual mapping of the mind in exciting new directions.

The Tao of Bipolar
The Tao of Bipolar

Author: C. Alexander Simpkins

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2013-04-01

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 160882294X

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If you have bipolar disorder, you struggle with psychological balance, swinging between highly depressed and highly manic states. For you, finding the middle path can be a challenge, which is why the Tao understanding of energy can be so helpful. “Tao,” is a Chinese word meaning “the way” and a metaphysical concept for understanding the universe as a circular flow of energy. The Tao understanding of bipolar disorder is that symptoms are the result of a disrupted or imbalanced energy flow that can be brought back to harmony with dedication and practice. In The Tao of Bipolar, you will reconnect with your essential, stable, balanced nature, which, according to the Tao, is the inherent state of all matter. In the book, you will learn to manage your energy with meditation and other techniques so that you can always return to their stable center. While you may lose touch with the center during bipolar episodes, this book encourages you to use mindfulness and meditation to consciously shift your energy back to this center before a bipolar episode gets too extreme. When it comes to bipolar disorder, managing emotions, preventing manic episodes, and dealing effectively with periods of depression is key to your mental health and well-being. This book will give you the tools you need to get your bipolar disorder under control, and get back to living life. Once you learn to manage your moods, you can function normally and experience far less suffering from the disorder, even when you do have bipolar episodes.

A Lean Mind
A Lean Mind

Author: Ozan Kulcu

Publisher: Ozan Kulcu

Published: 2020-12-07

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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The concept of ‘lean’ is something Ozan Kulcu has used intensively in his work as an engineer and he believes that it has enormous power to increase the efficiency. In ‘A Lean Mind’, Kulcu gives an approach of how the concept of ‘lean’ can transform the mind. When the mind becomes lean, it runs free of each brick attached to it, bricks ranging from harmful core beliefs to useless thoughts. The mind becomes ordered and clean, it runs more efficiently, and it enables us to reach our true potential - one that we never recognized before. The lean mind is a mind that is free of distraction. It is a mind that filters out the background noise. It is a mind where everything that matters is ordered nicely for us to reach anytime. It is also the mind where we know exactly what emotions and belief patterns we have, and we know exactly how to shift our mental state to use more of its potential. ‘A Lean Mind’ is full of ideas that enable this lean approach to unleash the true potential of the mind. It is a deep dive into our own minds, the universe, and life in general. 'A Lean Mind' focuses on: Embracing our position in the universe Seperating what actually matters from noise Recognizing our perception of life Understanding the mind process Digging deep into the emotional zones and emotions and how to shift the mental state Understanding mind-body feedback system Understanding perception in interactions Understanding the lean approach to manage the mind process Becoming aware of the mind and the body Embracing the presence of our soul Understanding the importance of balance in the universe and in the mind From Back Cover What is the difference between the sunrise of today and the sunrise of tomorrow? Why does the same sunrise with same shape, size, and warmth give us different feelings sometimes? What makes the differences each day? What we feel everytime we see the sunrise depends on what emotions are in the mind at that moment, not at the sunrise. And these emotions make the differences of the day. The emotional state of mind, linked to certain core beliefs, are the main raw materials of this manufacturing plant called 'the mind'. They produce thoughts night and day, and eventually lead to actions. Everything we experience in life is a product of this mind process. The mind makes the difference between the sunrise of today and sunrise of tomorrow. We are stuck with our minds for the rest of our lives. Therefore, a mind is worth managing. A lean mind has the power to transform a sunrise into limitless amount of possibilities. We just need to know how it works and how to improve the processes. 'A Lean Mind' is a deep dive into how our minds work, how to understand it better, and how to improve the processes to reach a balanced state of mind. As everything we experience is a product of the mind, this balanced state of mind will unleash the potential of life for us.