Word Of The Day

Seashore · 01-30-2010, 12:48 PM

curiosity

cu·ri·os·i·ty

A desire to know or learn.

[Middle English curiosite, from Old French, from Latin crisits, from crisus, inquisitive; see curious.]

“Sometimes questions are more important than answers.”

~ Nancy Willard

aroundthetable · 01-30-2010, 01:10 PM

My word of the day (well you did offer!) is

EGG

It just came to me!!

mudra · 01-30-2010, 02:00 PM

Mindfulness

“Mindfulness” is the English translation of the Pali word " sati " bare attention.

When you first become aware of something, there is a fleeting instant of pure awareness just before you conceptualize the thing, before you identify it. That is a state of awareness. Ordinarily, this state is short-lived. It is that flashing split second just as you focus your eyes on the thing, just as you focus your mind on the thing, just before you objectify it, clamp down on it mentally, and segregate it from the rest of existence. It takes place just before you start thinking about it—before your mind says, “Oh, it’s a dog.” That flowing, soft-focused moment of pure awareness is mindfulness. In that brief flashing mind-moment you experience a thing as an un-thing. You experience a softly flowing moment of pure experience that is inter locked with the rest of reality, not separate from it.

When this mindfulness is prolonged by using proper techniques, you find that this experience is profound, and it changes your entire view of the universe.

The Characteristics of Mindfulness

Mindfulness is mirror-thought. It reflects only what is presently hap pening and in exactly the way it is happening. There are no biases.

Mindfulness is nonjudgmental observation. It is that ability of the mind to observe without criticism. With this ability, one sees things without condemnation or judgment. One is surprised by nothing. One simply takes a balanced interest in things exactly as they are in their natural states.

Mindfulness is an impartial watchfulness. It does not take sides.

Mindfulness is nonconceptual awareness.

Mindfulness is present-time awareness. It takes place in the here and now. It is the observance of what is happening right now, in the present moment.

Mindfulness is non-egotistic alertness. It takes place without ref erence to self. With mindfulness one sees all phenomena without references to concepts like “me,” “my,” or “mine.”

Mindfulness is awareness of change. It is observing the passing flow of experience. It is watching things as they are changing. It is seeing the birth, growth, and maturity of all phenomena.

Mindfulness is participatory observation. The meditator is both participant and observer at one and the same time.

There are three fundamental activities of mindfulness.

1. Mindfulness reminds you of what you are supposed to be doing.

2. Mindfulness sees things as they really are.

3. Mindfulness sees the true nature of phenomena.

Love Always
mudra

Céline · 01-30-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mudra

Mindfulness

Love Always
mudra

Ahhh that was great mudra dear.

A thorough explanation, thank you

A great word to dissect as well..

Mind-Full-Ness

It has a sense of "taking care of someone...being mindfull of their feelings etc"

It speaks to me of knowledge as well...

Céline · 01-30-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aroundthetable

My word of the day (well you did offer!) is

EGG

It just came to me!!

The egg, the symbol of fertility and new life...Great choice...

aroundthetable · 01-30-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Céline

The egg, the symbol of fertility and new life...Great choice...

Woohoo!!

Céline · 01-30-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Seashore

curiosity

cu·ri·os·i·ty

A desire to know or learn.

Childrens curiosity is one of the most precious ressources on this planet

Great word Seashore!

01-30-2010, 12:48 PM	#1
Seashore Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,564	Re: Word Of The Day curiosity cu·ri·os·i·ty A desire to know or learn. [Middle English curiosite, from Old French, from Latin crisits, from crisus, inquisitive; see curious.] “Sometimes questions are more important than answers.” ~ Nancy Willard

01-30-2010, 01:10 PM	#2
aroundthetable Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 410	Re: Word Of The Day My word of the day (well you did offer!) is EGG It just came to me!!

01-30-2010, 02:00 PM	#3
mudra Avalon Spiritual Mother Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: belgium Posts: 4,919	Re: Word Of The Day Mindfulness “Mindfulness” is the English translation of the Pali word " sati " bare attention. When you first become aware of something, there is a fleeting instant of pure awareness just before you conceptualize the thing, before you identify it. That is a state of awareness. Ordinarily, this state is short-lived. It is that flashing split second just as you focus your eyes on the thing, just as you focus your mind on the thing, just before you objectify it, clamp down on it mentally, and segregate it from the rest of existence. It takes place just before you start thinking about it—before your mind says, “Oh, it’s a dog.” That flowing, soft-focused moment of pure awareness is mindfulness. In that brief flashing mind-moment you experience a thing as an un-thing. You experience a softly flowing moment of pure experience that is inter locked with the rest of reality, not separate from it. When this mindfulness is prolonged by using proper techniques, you find that this experience is profound, and it changes your entire view of the universe. The Characteristics of Mindfulness Mindfulness is mirror-thought. It reflects only what is presently hap pening and in exactly the way it is happening. There are no biases. Mindfulness is nonjudgmental observation. It is that ability of the mind to observe without criticism. With this ability, one sees things without condemnation or judgment. One is surprised by nothing. One simply takes a balanced interest in things exactly as they are in their natural states. Mindfulness is an impartial watchfulness. It does not take sides. Mindfulness is nonconceptual awareness. Mindfulness is present-time awareness. It takes place in the here and now. It is the observance of what is happening right now, in the present moment. Mindfulness is non-egotistic alertness. It takes place without ref erence to self. With mindfulness one sees all phenomena without references to concepts like “me,” “my,” or “mine.” Mindfulness is awareness of change. It is observing the passing flow of experience. It is watching things as they are changing. It is seeing the birth, growth, and maturity of all phenomena. Mindfulness is participatory observation. The meditator is both participant and observer at one and the same time. There are three fundamental activities of mindfulness. 1. Mindfulness reminds you of what you are supposed to be doing. 2. Mindfulness sees things as they really are. 3. Mindfulness sees the true nature of phenomena. Love Always mudra Last edited by mudra; 02-08-2010 at 02:19 PM.