Guided Thought | William Batten
Mental Tools for Greater Living
Category: Meditation
Not just another thing for you to do
How much do you think you need to do each day? There are billions of people to forge relationships with. There are trillions of hobbies, exercises and opportunities out there. Go sample them all – you won’t find your passion until you do. And… Continue Reading “Not just another thing for you to do”
How I would ruin Venom
I caught a new trailer for Venom today. It shows Eddie Brock trying to use meditation to control Venom – his evil alien symbiote. He tries it, but “it doesn’t work”. It reminds me of a couple of things. One is a quote whose… Continue Reading “How I would ruin Venom”
How to bypass meditation roadblocks
Take a typical meditation class. If you expect the same people to show up on the last day as the first, you’ll be disappointed. Some of the learners will bounce straight away. They’ll feel awkward, stupid or embarrassed for even considering meditation. After turning… Continue Reading “How to bypass meditation roadblocks”
Meditation is my meditation
The funny thing about having a Google alert for ‘meditation’ is I hear about art. This painting is a meditation on compassion; that poem is a meditation on modern loneliness. Art is never just art and it doesn’t just carry a message. It’s always… Continue Reading “Meditation is my meditation”
Why you should avoid meditation apps
Recently on Facebook, someone asked what the best meditation practices were. Most people answered with things like deep breathing and honing your awareness. In other words, most people had the right idea. But a few too many said things like Headspace. Honestly, I was… Continue Reading “Why you should avoid meditation apps”
It’s the apocalypse, but at least I’m smiling
Queensland researchers reckon that Prozac might cause antibiotic resistance. I can’t talk to the science behind this. Maybe it’s right, maybe they missed something. Either way, it’s not like we can turn around and say “phew, no problems then”. Just to be clear –… Continue Reading “It’s the apocalypse, but at least I’m smiling”
An insight into my deranged wisdom
It might be tough, but at least it’s not boring. That’s what I have to say to myself when I realise how strange the mind is. You have to live with the strangeness and embrace it. There’s no other option. And, sure, that can… Continue Reading “An insight into my deranged wisdom”
When meditation is easier than not meditating
Your brain is excellent at finding patterns and meaning from signals. Think about how much a friend can convey with a glance. Now think about how your brain receives that glance. Everything you see is flashes of light that disappear as fast as they… Continue Reading “When meditation is easier than not meditating”
Your Thought is Your Bond
The way I (and most hypnotists) describe the unconscious mind is a hidden reservoir of power and genius. Those great ideas, those moments where you know just what to say and all of your learnings come from your unconscious. It’s like that old myth… Continue Reading “Your Thought is Your Bond”
Leave Hustling for Hustlers
You’ve reached a strange point in life when you start bragging about things you shouldn’t. Most people don’t share with glee when they oversleep or overeat. But drinking too much? Yeah, some people are proud of that. What about working too hard? Uh, yeah.… Continue Reading “Leave Hustling for Hustlers”
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