Have you heard of Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, or read the book by segal, tisdale & williams?
Q. What is your opinion?...I read Part I that talked about all the stuff MBCT is about and how it came to be, and although i think it's really interesting, ive gotten to a point where it feels like i've already been down this road. they talk about "decentering" which is taking an objective view of how your thoughts, feelings, and sensations interact but how can this be so?... I'm not saying it's not possible, I'm saying that if you do this with negative stuff, it will also happen when your in a positive state as well I'm about to get into part II which they stated was the crash coarse in MBCT but i just don't want to turn into some lifeless person who can't feel feelings which is kind of the underlying vibe that i am getting from this book
Asked by Token - Tue Jul 21 01:23:11 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I haven't read the book in question however I recognise a number of similar techniques. Firstly, I am training to become a Counselor and a lot of that training involves, what has been coined, triad work - this training technique was developed by Gerrard Egan. A triad, in Counseling, is a group of three people; one role playing as a listener(or Therapist), one as a talker (or client) and one as an observer. Each person will rotate around the different positions so that they all participate, within the training session, as a listener, a talker and an observer. The importance of these three positions in a therapeutic relationship is that the therapist develops certain skills in each role. As a listener the therapist develops and… [cont.]
Answered by Luke - Tue Jul 21 09:24:06 2009

Do you feel this description of your jupiter is true when u read its sign and house placement?
Q. Jupiter in Aries/1st House. With Jupiter in Aries/1st House, the focus is on personal empowerment and initiation. Jupiter in Aries gives you the courage and determination to take on new challenges and initiate action. Jupiter in Aries represents the pioneering spirit, the desire to forge ahead and be an innovator in one s chosen field. You can use your Jupiter in Aries to improve yourself through confident and self-assertive activity. Jupiter in Taurus/2nd House. Jupiter in Taurus/2nd House re-connects you with the wisdom of the natural world. Jupiter in Taurus calls you to learn from the wisdom of your body and the earth. Jupiter in Taurus is the natural ecologist who helps us see how inter-connected we are with the planet. The esoteric… [cont.]
Asked by Heavenly angel - Thu Sep 25 20:32:06 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. gemini jupitor.. and yes this was very true for me :) i often learn thigns that have no use for my life whatsoever
Answered by El Crispador i rock my world - Thu Sep 25 21:17:35 2008

Are there any christians who are into buddhism?
Q. I am a christian but I have a a deep interest in buddhism as well. i have found them to be wise and just as equally a contributing factor in my spirituality. I like everything they have to teach and explain about mindfulness and I have been able to go back to the bible and see scripture with even more clarity than before. I guess I am curious to know if their are other people out there who read buddhism too. I read where the dali lama says that a person can't believe in both christianity and buddhism but I believe that no one can tell you what you can and can not believe in because it is your journey and it is based off of your beliefs and no one else's. I would ask that if you haven't read anything on buddhism that you would not respond… [cont.]
Asked by happy girl 36 - Thu May 13 00:45:24 2010 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Many people have a confused view of Buddhism (even some "Buddhists"). They think that Buddhism is a belief system. If Buddhism were a belief system (with doctrines, creeds, etc.), then one could not be both Christian and Buddhist. But Buddhism is not a belief system. The Buddha himself called it a "system of training." (Of course, many "Buddhists" treat Buddhism as a belief system, even though the Buddha explicitly discouraged this.) Buddhist training develops very specific qualities: wisdom, compassion, generosity, kindness, creativity, joy, equanimity and so on. These qualities form the basis of all spiritual traditions - and are thus compatible with all spiritual traditions. Many Christians, as well as people of other faith… [cont.]
Answered by P'ang - Thu May 13 09:52:45 2010

Is this interesting to you?
Q. Christianity 10 Commandments 1. Thou shalt have other Gods 2. Do not make idols 3. Do not take thy name in vain 4. Remember thou Sabbath 5. Honor thy Father and Mother 6. Thou shalt not kill 7. Thou shalt not steal 8. Thou shalt not bear false witness 9. Thou shalt not commit adultery 10. Thou shalt not covet thou neighbor's goods 7 Deadly Sins 1. Pride 2. Gluttony 3. Envy 4. Lust 5. Anger 6. Greed 7. Sloth Hindu 10 Yamas 1. Ahimsa - Non-Violence 2. Satya - Truth 3. Asteya - Non-Stealing 4. Bramacharya - Control of sexual desires 5. Kshama- Patience 6. Dhriti- Steadfastness 7. Daya- Compassion 8. Arjava- Honesty and straightforwardness 9. Mitahara- Moderation of appetite and vegetarianism 10. Shaucha- Purity in body, mind and speech … [cont.]
Asked by Natalie Meagan - Tue Nov 13 16:18:40 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. no
Answered by ww1acepilot - Tue Nov 13 16:23:25 2007

The purpose and possible benefits of religious practice?
Q. I have been thinking from an objective point of view about the purpose of religion. I personally disagree with atheists who feel that religion is based on fear, ignorance and superstitions. A friend of mind is an observant Orthodox Jew he wears the kipper and Tallit. When I asked him about the significance of these he spoke about how it is a reminder of the Jewish coventant with god that they carry into all areas of their life. Even the 613 mitzvot (commandments) that Jewish people strive to keep is an extention of that. The commandments of any religion could be regarded not as a way to control people but to help them to be mindful of their actions in all areas of life and to strive for a deeper and fuller experiance of life and the… [cont.]
Asked by Milena - Thu Mar 5 18:49:00 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A few of the benefits that the religious practice of the Catholic Church has brought the world are: + Relief from the Barbarian invasions of the early middle ages + Rescued Christian and pre-christian literature + Spread agricultural and animal husbandry knowledge + Started and protected universities + Sponsored and supported science and medicine + Created International Law theory + Developed and sponsored modern economic theory + Invented charity as we know it + Codified, expanded, and improved Western Law + Western Morality + Created just war theory + Sponsored and influenced art and architecture I suggest you read the book "How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization" by Thomas E. Woods, Jr. With love in Christ.
Answered by imacatholic2 - Thu Mar 5 23:32:39 2009