Relaxation Visualization

submitted by Embers

Imagine you have a lemon. How yellow is it? How ripe? Are the dimples deep or is it more smooth? Whats the temperature? Has it been in the fridge or has it been on the counter? How round is it, is it more oval? Now imagine cutting into that lemon. What sound does the knife make when it slices through? Can you hear the juice squirt out? Can you see it? Where does it go? Can you feel it? What color is it? Now pick up one half of the sliced lemon and put it to your nose, what does it smell like? Squeeze a little into the palm of your hand and taste the juice...is your mouth watering yet?

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Buddhism: The Eightfold Path
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Now we get into the actual practice of Buddhism. The practice isn't easy and takes a lot of effort, but it's worth it for a better life and WILL reduce anxiety. The practice is called the "path" because it is not a destination -- it is the way to live your life.

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Exploring Buddhism
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You must be present to win

This phrase is often related to contests, but it also applies to life in general. Dwelling on the past can make us miserable and being preoccupied with the future can cause us to miss out on opportunities for happiness in our daily lives. Buddhists believe that living in the present is the way to "enlightenment."

At the heart of Buddhism are some very simple concepts and I'm going to start there. I'm by no means an expert and some of this is just my interpretation. There a several schools of Buddhism and they're the result of personal interpretations of Prince Siddhartha Gautama's teachings -- the founder of Buddhism some 2500 years ago. more...
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First Edition
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Greetings everyone! This is the first edition of the SAS Magazine!

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the newsletter during the past six or seven months. The newsletter no longer exists, but you can now contribute to the SAS Magazine! You can even have your own column if you want!

I realize it's difficult for someone with SAD to create something for public viewing, but we're all friends here and many SAS members are very talented. Or if you're like me and don't have any talent, you can still contribute! more...
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July 29, 2007, 12:54 PM

SAS Magazine

The SAS Magazine replaced the SAS Newsletter. All SAS members are welcome to submit any non-controversial, original material, whether it's poetry, personal stories, photos, drawings, writings, or videos. Check back often as the magazine evolves!

Send your submissions to: reyopo@gmail.com

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