Monthly Archives: October 2011

Raising awareness

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Brennels

There are a variety of definitions of mindfulness, but they all pretty much agree on one thing: practicing mindfulness leads to an increased awareness. If the ‘how’ centers around mindful practice, it is perhaps more relevant here to explore some … Continue reading →

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Shifting Consciousness

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Brennels

Aldous Huxley once wrote: There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self Over the last few years I’ve noticed a mental shift, whereby I’ve begun questioning many facets of my … Continue reading →

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What’s your vision for the rest of your life?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Brennels

I was asked the following question recently: “What’s your vision for the rest of your life?” Not an easy one to answer. Everyone has their own interpretation of things like “I want to make a difference in the world” or … Continue reading →

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How long can you hold attention?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Brennels

Attention is fundamental to being human. If we didn’t have it, we wouldn’t be able to get anything done in our lives. Despite its importance, many people operate with a type of continuous partial attention, never fully devoting themselves to … Continue reading →

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