Comments on: Mind Fitness: How About A Workout For A Healthy Mind? http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/ Take Action & Make Good Things Happen Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:19:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rick http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1634 Rick Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:06:58 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1634 I have been reading my way through James Allen's suite of inspirational texts and found "Light on Life's Difficulties" to have a particular resonance, particularly the quote below (which is a more descriptive statement, having the same message, of the one you reference in your post): "To live is to think and act, and to think and act is to change. While man is ignorant of the nature of thought, he continues to change for better and worse; but, being acquainted with the nature of thought, he intelligently accelerates and directs the process of change, and only for the better. What the sum total of a man’s thoughts are, that he is. From this sameness of thought with man there is not the slightest fractional deviation. There is a change as a result with the addition and subtraction of thought, but the mathematical law is an invariable quality. Seeing that man is mind, that mind is composed of thought, and that thought is subject to change, it follows that deliberately to change the thought is to change the man" Very thoughtful man, with some very interesting and inspirational insights! I have been reading my way through James Allen’s suite of inspirational texts and found “Light on Life’s Difficulties” to have a particular resonance, particularly the quote below (which is a more descriptive statement, having the same message, of the one you reference in your post):

“To live is to think and act, and to think and act is to change. While man is ignorant of the nature of thought, he continues to change for better and worse; but, being acquainted with the nature of thought, he intelligently accelerates and directs the process of change, and only for the better.

What the sum total of a man’s thoughts are, that he is. From this sameness of thought with man there is not the slightest fractional deviation. There is a change as a result with the addition and subtraction of thought, but the mathematical law is an invariable quality.

Seeing that man is mind, that mind is composed of thought, and that thought is subject to change, it follows that deliberately to change the thought is to change the man”

Very thoughtful man, with some very interesting and inspirational insights!

]]> By: Liz http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1624 Liz Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:53:24 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1624 Tess, I found your site through Jan's over at Awake Is Good. I alway enjoy what she has to say and have enjoyed your site as well. To keep a fit mind...I try ot meditate everyday. Staying stress free & open to the moment, not fretting about past & future events. Letting the mind relax & de-stress keeps it fresh. My friends ask me how I became so mellow and I keep trying to tell them to meditate. It can change your life. My morning routine...I try to set my alarm, leaving more than enough time to slowly wake up. Just keeping a daily routine works for me. I could improve by trying your advice & playing soft music instead of listening to news. Maybe go out onto the patio & absorb the fresh morning air for at least 10 minutes. Maybe sip some herbal tea... Thank you for your words of wisdom! Tess, I found your site through Jan’s over at Awake Is Good. I alway enjoy what she has to say and have enjoyed your site as well.
To keep a fit mind…I try ot meditate everyday. Staying stress free & open to the moment, not fretting about past & future events. Letting the mind relax & de-stress keeps it fresh. My friends ask me how I became so mellow and I keep trying to tell them to meditate. It can change your life.
My morning routine…I try to set my alarm, leaving more than enough time to slowly wake up. Just keeping a daily routine works for me.
I could improve by trying your advice & playing soft music instead of listening to news. Maybe go out onto the patio & absorb the fresh morning air for at least 10 minutes. Maybe sip some herbal tea…
Thank you for your words of wisdom!

]]> By: Henie http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1613 Henie Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:35:49 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1613 Oh Tess! I really love this post! Absolutely, the mind is the sanctuary that drives our essence! I am an avid student of the neurosciences and have long since studied the brain to understand better the mind. I am no expert but let me share the link below of Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroscientist, who experienced a stroke and studied it while it was happening...her book, Stroke of Insight...see below & enjoy! (hope the link works~I would have posted on my site but I don't know how to upload videos yet...duh on me!) http://bit.ly/dZ1zM My quote for the day: "If you think you've thought, think again!" ~Henie~ Oh Tess! I really love this post! Absolutely, the mind is the sanctuary that drives our essence! I am an avid student of the neurosciences and have long since studied the brain to understand better the mind. I am no expert but let me share the link below of Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroscientist, who experienced a stroke and studied it while it was happening…her book, Stroke of Insight…see below & enjoy! (hope the link works~I would have posted on my site but I don’t know how to upload videos yet…duh on me!)

http://bit.ly/dZ1zM

My quote for the day:
“If you think you’ve thought, think again!” ~Henie~

]]> By: Jan Lundy http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1612 Jan Lundy Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:15:18 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1612 Mermaid, Oh, I know you can get beyond the groaning! What one small thing could you add to your morning routine to give yourself a lift? Perhaps 10 minutes of metta or a few minutes of just looking out the window, heightening your senses with the beauty that is there? Sometimes little treats for ourselves work wonders... Charlotte, Good for you and yoga! It is the one practice I have found over the years that addresses our well-being on ALL levels. And those questioning kids--yes, they are good for helping foster clarity. :-) I appreciate the info on the 2 hrs. before sunrise. Interesting..that is when the Muse visits at my house. :-) Jannie, Hi! What you share here supports why so many people have pets. Caring for them gets them up and out and active! Plus the morning can be such a beautiful, soulful time. Glad you are excited about creating a good routine for yourself! Hilary, Your new intentions and practices sound wonderful. I do wish you the best on this new more positive direction in your routine... Amy, Thank you for the kind comments on my book. I am looking forward to our show. Perhaps we will talk about MORE ways we can live as our most peaceful, truest self! Liara, Thank you for those wise words. I agree, that connecting with what matters, enlivens, and inspires you is key. :-) MZ, This is a beautiful noticing of need and acting on that need. An act of self-love and compassion. Good for you! ~~~~~ It has been WONDERFUL to visit with all of you. Tess, thank you again for having me. Such terrific ideas for continuing to embody our peaceful selves. And thanks to many of you who ventured over to my blog to read Part II of this post--the evening detox routine. I hope we will continue to share our thoughts and journeys... Blessings to you! Believe, breathe and be well. Mermaid,
Oh, I know you can get beyond the groaning! What one small thing could you add to your morning routine to give yourself a lift? Perhaps 10 minutes of metta or a few minutes of just looking out the window, heightening your senses with the beauty that is there? Sometimes little treats for ourselves work wonders…

Charlotte,
Good for you and yoga! It is the one practice I have found over the years that addresses our well-being on ALL levels. And those questioning kids–yes, they are good for helping foster clarity. :-) I appreciate the info on the 2 hrs. before sunrise. Interesting..that is when the Muse visits at my house. :-)

Jannie,
Hi! What you share here supports why so many people have pets. Caring for them gets them up and out and active! Plus the morning can be such a beautiful, soulful time. Glad you are excited about creating a good routine for yourself!

Hilary,
Your new intentions and practices sound wonderful. I do wish you the best on this new more positive direction in your routine…

Amy,
Thank you for the kind comments on my book. I am looking forward to our show. Perhaps we will talk about MORE ways we can live as our most peaceful, truest self!

Liara,
Thank you for those wise words. I agree, that connecting with what matters, enlivens, and inspires you is key. :-)

MZ,
This is a beautiful noticing of need and acting on that need. An act of self-love and compassion. Good for you!

~~~~~

It has been WONDERFUL to visit with all of you. Tess, thank you again for having me. Such terrific ideas for continuing to embody our peaceful selves. And thanks to many of you who ventured over to my blog to read Part II of this post–the evening detox routine. I hope we will continue to share our thoughts and journeys… Blessings to you! Believe, breathe and be well.

]]> By: Mama Zen http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1611 Mama Zen Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:20:19 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1611 My number one need in the morning is time to myself. So, I always make sure to get up early enough to have some time to think before the chaos of the day starts. My number one need in the morning is time to myself. So, I always make sure to get up early enough to have some time to think before the chaos of the day starts.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1610 Liara Covert Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:46:38 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1610 Some people keep their mind sharp by doing regular crossword puzzles or watching lots of Jeopardy. Connecting with what matters to you enrichs mind, body and spirit. When you love the self unconditionally, you realize the perceived need for improvement is an illusion. Whatever you do is good already. You always do enough, you are worthy, inspiring and perfect now. Some people keep their mind sharp by doing regular crossword puzzles or watching lots of Jeopardy. Connecting with what matters to you enrichs mind, body and spirit. When you love the self unconditionally, you realize the perceived need for improvement is an illusion. Whatever you do is good already. You always do enough, you are worthy, inspiring and perfect now.

]]> By: Annie http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1609 Annie Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:55:45 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1609 Great post. I first make a latte and then go back to bed or sit on my porch and do a blessing meditation, then I go for a run with my dog (most days). This sets the day with intention and joy. Great post. I first make a latte and then go back to bed or sit on my porch and do a blessing meditation, then I go for a run with my dog (most days). This sets the day with intention and joy.

]]> By: Amy Jewell / Cirklagirl http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1607 Amy Jewell / Cirklagirl Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:07:58 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1607 Hi Jan & Tess, Thanks for this. I have to tell your readers that I have read Jan's book and it is wonderful! Jan does a great job of weaving her personal story into the stories of women who have made some great strides in the women's spirituality movement in such a way that it empowers the reader to find their own sense of "holiness" in everyday life. I will be interviewing Jan this Wednesday for our Cirkla Radio Show</a>, so if you enjoy her work, I encourage you to listen in! (I already have a copy of the book, so I don't need to win one!) Hi Jan & Tess,

Thanks for this. I have to tell your readers that I have read Jan’s book and it is wonderful! Jan does a great job of weaving her personal story into the stories of women who have made some great strides in the women’s spirituality movement in such a way that it empowers the reader to find their own sense of “holiness” in everyday life.

I will be interviewing Jan this Wednesday for our Cirkla Radio Show, so if you enjoy her work, I encourage you to listen in!

(I already have a copy of the book, so I don’t need to win one!)

]]> By: Cirkla Notes » Blog Archive » Who is Your Truest Self? http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Cirkla Notes » Blog Archive » Who is Your Truest Self? Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:56:12 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1606 [...] sure and check out her contribution on The Bold Life with Tess Marshall and a chance to win a copy of her [...] [...] sure and check out her contribution on The Bold Life with Tess Marshall and a chance to win a copy of her [...]

]]> By: Hilary http://theboldlife.com/2009/07/mind-fitness-how-about-a-workout-for-a-healthy-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1605 Hilary Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:49:11 +0000 http://theboldlife.com/?p=1122#comment-1605 Hi Tess and Jan .. stupidly! I meant to add .. I'll be using Dani at positvelypresent .. to guide me with my music .. there's so much there .. as she loves her music and you all resonate with that adding in lots of other choices .. I just don't remember .. it's a missing talent - but I enjoy the hearing talent ..so I don't miss out .. thanks - Hilary Melton-Butcher, Positive Letters Hi Tess and Jan .. stupidly! I meant to add .. I’ll be using Dani at positvelypresent .. to guide me with my music .. there’s so much there .. as she loves her music and you all resonate with that adding in lots of other choices .. I just don’t remember .. it’s a missing talent – but I enjoy the hearing talent ..so I don’t miss out ..
thanks – Hilary Melton-Butcher, Positive Letters

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