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Mindfulness and Flirting: Seizing The Moment by: Maya Talisman Frost Have you ever been called a flirt? Good for you! You see, flirting is an excellent indication that you are Paying Attention. In fact, it is impossible to flirt without being mindful. You can’t be all wrapped up in your thoughts, or distracted by worries [...]
Mindfulness and Curiosity: Inspiring Affection by: Maya Talisman Frost “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” ——-Albert Einstein I like to think of Mindfulness and Curiosity as best friends. If Mindfulness is the quiet one noticing new things, Curiosity is the more energetic one willing to explore the details and play with [...]
Mindfulness and Creativity: The Wow of Wonder by: Maya Talisman Frost You are so creative. Don’t deny it. Whether or not you consider yourself a creative type, the truth is that you are constantly creating ideas. Mindfulness invites you to be aware of this constantly flowing river, and offers an opportunity to choose to sit [...]
Mindfulness and Teaching: Lessons From Dynamic English by: Maya Talisman Frost Back in 1983, I was hired to teach English in rural northern Japan. I had no experience teaching, and didn’t speak a work of Japanese. No matter—I had the requisite four-year college degree and a thirst for adventure. My employer/boss/teaching partner was Grif Frost, [...]
Mindfulness and Multiple Intelligences: 8 Ways to Pay Attention by: Maya Talisman Frost How are you smart? Let me count the ways. Harvard professor Howard Gardner was the first to describe the concept of Multiple Intelligences. According to this widely-accepted theory, we are each born with a certain amount of intelligence in each of eight [...]
Mindfulness and Marriage: Moving Along by: Maya Talisman Frost Marriage has to be the greatest opportunity for mindfulness on the planet. I used to think that parenting took top honors, but really, a good marriage lasts a lot longer than a good childhood. After all, the kids do move out eventually, but the spouse stays. [...]
Mindfulness and Housework: Vacuum This by: Maya Talisman Frost As a guest on a local television show recently, I decided to bring along my vacuum cleaner. No, it wasn’t for a segment on household hints. I wasn’t there to share secrets for deep-cleaning a carpet. Instead, I was using my vacuum cleaner as a memorable [...]
Mindfulness and Beliefs: Irrationally Yours by: Maya Talisman Frost I can’t help it–I am a confirmed neuroscience geek. So I was very excited to attend the fifth brain lecture in a series (yes, I bought season tickets!) sponsored by Oregon Health Sciences University. You see, the guest speaker was Dr. Michael Gazzaniga, the father of [...]
Mindfulness and Mood Swings: 7 Secrets to Successful Mood-Watching by: Maya Talisman Frost I consider myself a pro when it comes to watching mood swings. After all, I’ve had plenty of my own, and I have the added advantage of having four teenage daughters to observe. To be honest, my girls are not moody. In [...]
Mindfulness and Panic: Ask Your Anxiety by: Maya Talisman Frost Panic. Heart racing. Palms sweating. Breathing rapid and shallow. Mouth dry. Knees knocking. Whether it’s a pop quiz, a job interview, a spider, an impromptu speech, a crowded elevator, a dirty restroom, the view from a cliff, a shot at the clinic, a flight across [...]