The Ten Stages is firmly convinced that kindfulness can grow in compassion for self and others

<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 580px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHeCcw5sF65udV2poIrxX9nBdAlCVd0_ASFPaykGc8VwymHNvH-cJvelmpB0dZWFYwNZ_8lMV4PiVcEXpiS-qsoV5cFBR2pQinbhngVUq5vd1yaAG5DyfmL6hn-92zXQ5kQNUNXiFDXiKa/s1600/WWWTHETENSTAGES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHeCcw5sF65udV2poIrxX9nBdAlCVd0_ASFPaykGc8VwymHNvH-cJvelmpB0dZWFYwNZ_8lMV4PiVcEXpiS-qsoV5cFBR2pQinbhngVUq5vd1yaAG5DyfmL6hn-92zXQ5kQNUNXiFDXiKa/s200/WWWTHETENSTAGES.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">The Ten Stages is firmly convinced that kindfulness can grow in compassion for self and others; it can nurture openness and empathy in us as well. The Ten Stages is in the process of creating a series of Kindfulness meditations for the opening of its new meditation centre to cope with a variety of situations including recovering from strokes, heart surgery. self-criticism, old family wounds, feeling betrayed, money problems, and rage or sadness.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 580px;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Here are some of the practical short practices for life:</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 580px;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">"The Kindfulness Pause Practice<br /><em>When I Feel Triggered</em></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 580px;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">1. We notice our body.<br />2. We choose to pause.<br />3. We exhale gently to relax.<br />4. We recognise our feelings.<br />5. We sense our heart beating.<br />6. We offer compassion to ourself.<br />7. When We become ready, We reengage ourself."</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 580px;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Here are some phrases for practicing loving-kindfulness and cultivate self-compassion:</span></div> <ul style="list-style: none; margin: 25px 0px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">"May my heart be full of love and kindness.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May I live my life with ease.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May I be free from inner and outer danger to my body, heart, and mind.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May my mind and heart be free from sticky thoughts and feelings.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May I accept my life with all its challenges and opportunities.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May my mind and heart be open like the sky to all that flows through.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May I tend to myself during this trying time with loving care.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May I be able to hold my fear with tender care.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May I give myself the gift of tending to myself.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May I receive the support I need.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May life rise up to meet us all.</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 580px;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">We are eager to regularly practice this 20-second practice </span></div> <ul style="list-style: none; margin: 25px 0px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">"May all beings be happy.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May all beings be safe.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May all beings be free.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May my longing be to contribute to the well-being and freedom of others.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May I receive the support to make this happen.</span></li> <li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("../images/common/bullet-1x.png"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May wisdom, compassion, and abundant generosity manifest in my actions."</span></li> </ul> <div> <span style="font-family: courier new, courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Start to use the comment section to personally share your experiences...Shortly we will be meeting in the bamboo gardens.</span></div> <ul style="list-style: none; margin: 25px 0px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="font-family: "open sans", sans-serif; font-size: 17px;"></li> </ul> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The Ten Stages is a studied recovery course. It is a source of reconnection a method of unlearning and a reintroduction to our child within which leads us back to our one true intuitive voice.We start to learn and come out of our protective dysfunctional shell and reclaim our lives. www.thetenstages.com

The Ten Stages is firmly convinced that kindfulness can grow in compassion for self and others

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