Less Integral Talk, More Integral Action
Integral, in its current state, contains several inherently abstract parts. In the history of man, integral1 is a new way of understanding the world, and modern philosophers and researchers are still trying to help us flesh out and comprehend this relatively young framework. This is an absolutely necessary and welcome part of the evolutionary process toward becoming integral as a global society. There’s a lot to take into account, because nothing is considered unimportant.
Many can become caught in this very mental, theoretical, and non-experiential mode of approach, and this leaves out the best part of this progressive way of living. To help move people toward the experience of integral, I have come up with these keys to living an integral life.
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Tags – aqal, holistic, integral, ken wilber, spiral dynamics, spirituality, stages, states
Experiment. Because you’ve lived in one state of consciousness for many years, try something different and see what happens.
– Eckhart Tolle
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Tags – awareness, consciousness, eckhart tolle, quote
One of the most irritating problems I have run into when trying to change my habits and behavior is the craving that tends to arise, pushing me to continue that old behavior.
The following three techniques are almost certain to help you to quickly move beyond cravings and impulsive desires, and they only get better the more you use them. You don’t have to stick to just one–use them however and whenever you wish!
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Tags – awareness, cravings, desire, life hacks, meditation, mind hacks, tips
Psychology researchers from the University of Bern, Switzerland, led by Martin Buschkuehl, have discovered a way to improve a type of intelligence called fluid intelligence, which scientists once believed was set by genetics. This intelligence allows a person to adapt and solve new and unexpected problems.
The approach uses an advanced version of a mental exercise called an “n-back task”, which can be easily made into software that might work on a portable game systems or a PC.
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Tags – intelligence, life hacks, memory, mind, psychology
With gas prices pushing $4.00 a gallon in the US and estimates that it could be $7 in four years, I thought it might be appropriate to share three things you can do immediately to reduce your fuel use. Not only will you save money, you’ll reduce your carbon footprint to help the planet.
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Tags – earth, economy, environment, fuel, transportation
