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Considering Wisdom #67
A weekly wisdom blog from BobBarnardnm.com
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Thoughts on the intersection of Society/Culture, Productivity/You, and Wisdom/Knowledge.
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Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom – and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech. Benjamin Franklin
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It has been a slow week, allowing more focus on writing and publishing a blog and my wisdom newsletter. Unfortunately, I also fell and landed on my wrist. The good news is that nothing is broken. The bad is it remains tender a week later. Healing slows down as we get older.
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Wisdom quote
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In an age of mental gluttony, meditation is fasting for the mind. Before paying a therapist to listen to you, listen to yourself. Before clearing your inbox, clear your mind. Naval Ravikant
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Wisdom quote
In an age of mental gluttony, meditation is fasting for the mind. Before paying a therapist to listen to you, listen to yourself. Before clearing your inbox, clear your mind. Naval Ravikant
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This quote from Naval Ravikant is very relevant today. How many of us do, as I did this morning and every morning- we clear our inbox first. This is a silly habit because 90% of my inbox, 160-250 per day, is just ads or news that I usually delete. Our inboxes are filled with misinformation or information about something I can't control. We are guided by this wisdom first to meditate, or some people journal to clear our minds first.
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Meditation involves focusing the mind. Concentrating on a particular object, thought, or activity often achieves this. A simple form is a breathing meditation where you focus your mind on the activity of breathing. Each time your mind starts to focus on a distraction, you bring it back to your breathing. There are also guided meditations where you follow a recording or an instructor who guides you through a session.
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Start your day with meditation. Start with short sessions, and then grow into longer sessions. Focus on your breath: Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a moment, and exhale slowly through your mouth. Should your mind wander, recognize the distraction and gently redirect your focus back to your breath.
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Meditation is a way to clear/cleanse your mind and put you back into control rather than the mental gluttony you are faced with. It is a skill that develops with practice over time and will greatly benefit you.
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With commitment and sincerity, your meditation practice can evolve into a lifelong journey of self-discovery and tranquility. As you explore this path, remember that the most significant progress often lies in the smallest moments of clarity and calm.
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Do you prioritize a time for meditation during your day? If not, why not?
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Why do we jump right into our emails as a priority- most are junk?
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- Do you do things in order of priority or ease?
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Try to meditate when you first get up or pick a time and build ameditation habit.
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Keep notes on if this helps your focus.
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