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What I wish someone had told me about starting a meditation practice

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 2171 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Mindfulness Practice Awareness Techniques
  1. Beginner meditation instructions can be overwhelming and may not suit everyone's experience.
  2. Maintaining broad awareness during meditation can be more calming and natural than narrowing focus to specific sensations.
  3. Adopting a permissive and curious attitude towards meditation practice can lead to more meaningful experiences.
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Definitely, Insha'allah, Or How I Learned to Love Uncertainty

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress • 530 implied HN points • 19 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Belief Practice Uncertainty Acceptance
  1. In uncertain situations, embrace unpredictability and find empowerment in accepting the unknown.
  2. The phrase 'Insha'allah' in Egypt reflects a cultural attitude of polite noncommitment and acknowledgement of life's unpredictability.
  3. Living in a place like Cairo, where randomness reigns, teaches the value of surrendering to chaos and finding happiness in uncertainty.

On [not] getting to Carnegie Hall

The Bell Ringer • 79 implied HN points • 29 Mar 24
🚌 Education Learning Practice Psychology Sports Music
  1. Americans often celebrate practicing sports and music but view studying as stressful. This shows a difference in how we value different types of hard work.
  2. Practicing skills like singing or dancing can feel heroic and inspiring. But studying for tests can feel more like a chore, which isn't always motivating.
  3. People might find it easier to accept struggle in creative fields than in academics. This affects how students feel about putting in the effort to learn.

(4.) Nicoll 1 - THE FOURTH WAY - pp.11-15

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 99 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Teaching Life Practice Understanding Balance
  1. The Fourth Way is a difficult path of self-improvement practiced amidst daily life, different from the paths of Fakir, Monk, and Yogi.
  2. Adapting to changing external circumstances while maintaining inner balance and work principles is crucial in following the Fourth Way.
  3. Achieving the state of 'No. 4 man' in the Fourth Way involves developing a well-rounded, flexible, and all-sided approach to life and situations.

Spiritual Journaling

Come Aside • 117 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Practice Prayer Growth
  1. Focus on a specific purpose for your journaling to keep it meaningful and manageable.
  2. Let your journal serve you by recording important thoughts, prayers, and feelings.
  3. Create a dedicated and organized journaling practice to deepen your relationship with God.

How to use Easy Leetcode Problems [Technique Tuesday]

Technology Made Simple • 259 implied HN points • 25 May 22
🕹 Technology Coding Interviews Learning Practice Tips
  1. Easy Leetcode problems are beneficial because they help you cover a lot of volume quickly, develop coding skills, and build familiarity with new concepts.
  2. Medium and hard Leetcode problems are important for improving problem-solving abilities and understanding how concepts can be applied in different contexts, but they require more time and energy to master.
  3. A balanced study plan that includes easy, medium, and hard questions can help you maximize your preparation for coding interviews, focusing on different aspects of learning and problem-solving.

Relating as beneficent space

Meaningness • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Buddhism Relationships Practice Writing Books
  1. The post discusses a Vajrayana Buddhist approach to relationships, aimed at resolving stuck patterns in personal interactions.
  2. The writer mentions upcoming topics including software engineers, stage theory, and the future of stage theory as science.
  3. The writer is contemplating the value of producing a paperback/Kindle version of their AI book based on potential readership numbers.

✅ Monday briefing: WaddsCon, media plurality, carbon as a metric, fake spokesperson, internet life, reframe videos, tech trends, Cannes Condensed and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jun 21
💼 Business Media Industry Practice Research Technology
  1. Access Intelligence is buying a media intelligence firm to boost its presence in Asia and Australia. This will help them offer more services and reach more customers.
  2. PR professionals need to start measuring carbon emissions as part of their sustainability efforts. Carbon is now seen as a crucial metric in addressing environmental issues.
  3. A new study shows that working from home leads to longer hours but not necessarily better productivity. This brings attention to how remote work impacts performance.

3 Proven Techniques to Improve your Interview Skills

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 20
🚌 Education Practice
  1. Review common interview questions to be prepared for what you might face. Knowing common questions and how to answer them can boost your confidence.
  2. Prepare answers for common interview questions by coming up with frameworks for different question types. This helps you stay organized and concise during interviews.
  3. Practice answering interview questions by getting a study buddy or recording yourself. Practicing verbally can help you gain confidence and improve your communication skills.

One Point, Two Points, Too Many Points

A Perfectly Cromulent Software Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Perspective Drawing Life Practice
  1. Perspective plays a crucial role in both drawing and life, shaping how we perceive and interpret the world around us.
  2. Mastering perspective, whether in drawing or in life, requires dedicated practice, self-awareness, and a willingness to challenge and reshape our biases.
  3. The multitude of perspectives, like different types of perspective in drawing, can be overwhelming, but understanding them is essential for a fuller appreciation and understanding of art and life.

Fragments, Chapter 17, pp.363-368 - Reading Club posting 65

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Philosophy Practice Teachings Spiritual growth
  1. Understanding the true meaning of being serious is crucial, as it involves focusing on what is genuinely significant and not just trivial matters.
  2. Attaining real freedom requires sacrificing the illusion of freedom and being willing to go through the hard path of slavery and obedience.
  3. Observing how people react in different situations based on their types can provide insights into astrology and human behavior.