Here are a set of quotes related to a relaxation technique referred to as Progressive Relaxation (and Progressive Muscle Relaxation) developed by Edmund Jacobson. I found the technique not only effective for returning to calmness but also for better understanding the correlation of thoughts and tension (and ‘no thoughts’ and ‘no tension’). The quotes are organized as follows: Continue reading
From time to time, I read and hear about the experience of ‘No Thought’ in the context of meditation, martial arts and kendo [KendoNotes MushinResources] [KendoNotes MushinQuotes] [KendoNotes MushinEiga]. It is Continue reading
This is a short story serving as an introduction to Progressive Relaxation (also referred to as Progressive Muscle Relaxation) and a reminder of the adage: “Mother knows best.”
A friend recently referred me to Karla McLaren who writes on the subject of emotions and empathy. It was like a breath of fresh air to read a few of Continue reading
The pointers to presence, awareness, peace, … : What is the object of my attention?, Who is paying attention to that object of attention?” and “Who am I?” have been addressed in Continue reading
During a discussion on meditation today, a person mentioned the term “Mushotoku” (無所得) which I had never heard of before. It refers to a state of “not seeking anything” Continue reading
A lady from a meditation group recommended the writings of Joan Tollifson. The contents of the following article on her website caught my attention: Continue reading
Thanks to a friend who is a certified instructor of the Wim Hof method, I experienced the wonders of deep belly breathing on and off over the past several years. I have Continue reading
Life and the mind seems to be in one of two states. Being under water mostly for me and periodically coming up, out of the water, for air. Or being asleep mostly and waking-up Continue reading
