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Santa Clara Meditation Self Improvement Tips – What are the most effective and proven time management techniques?

Why do we have to manage our time? Why do we have to try and save time as if with money? There is only one reason – it’s because we are only given a limited amount of time.

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Santa Clara Meditation Invest in Yourself – What are the biggest lessons you have learned in the corporate world?

I am a teacher who teaches meditation to teenagers in public schools in S. Korea. I belong to a specialized meditation organization that sends meditation teachers to various organizations.

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Santa Clara Meditation Self Help – When Success Is In Vain… Where Do You Find Fulfillment?

Santa Clara Meditation Self Help – When Success Is In Vain… Where Do You Find Fulfillment?

Jinwoo Yoo / Musical Actor

“Now I need you France, but you will need me later.” In 1995, when actor Yu Jin-woo went to Paris to study, the unsuccessful actor climbed up the Eiffel Tower and made this pledge. Five years later, he became the first Asian professor at the world-renowned school of theater “Ecole Jacques Lecoc.” He taught “movement acting” to young theater artists from all over the world and was so admired that he was called “Maestro,” a title given to the best masters. He credited Meditation for making him realize the relationship between the body and mind.

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Santa Clara Meditation Letting Go – Like A Selfless, Comfortable Picture, So Is My Heart

Santa Clara Meditation Letting Go – Like A Selfless, Comfortable Picture, So Is My Heart

Kim Eun-hee is both a housewife and painter. She opened her first solo exhibition in October 2012 under the title Our Paintings. It has been 10 years since she was attracted to the charm of folk painting. This is a show of 26 works including Noando, depicting reeds and geese and Bookgado, depicting bookshelves. Eun-hee said that emptying her mind is like removing a cellophane coating that was covering it. This is the story of painter Eun-hee, who said that drawing with a clean mind is more comfortable.

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Santa Clara Meditation Repentance – I’m Finally Free From My Inferiority About Being Overweight

Santa Clara Meditation Repentance – I’m Finally Free From My Inferiority About Being Overweight

In my early thirties, I had someone in my life that I thought of as a mentor. He had a lot of experience practicing yoga and meditation and even just to look at him, you could see that there was something different about him. One day, he suggested that I start a vegetarian diet. I wanted to listen to his advice out of respect, so I immediately became a vegetarian. Since that time, I have not eaten meat or fish or eggs. I have a breakfast that includes miso soup and vegetables and my lunch is also vegetarian. The reason why I wanted to do this is because I thought that I could find peace of mind by not eating living creatures and it would also help the world to be a better place.

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Santa Clara Meditation Positive Life Changes – My Father Finds His Smile Again

Santa Clara Meditation Positive Life Changes – My Father Finds His Smile Again

Right around the time I started middle school, my father began having financial problems and the family situation suddenly became difficult. The calm atmosphere of the household immediately changed. Luckily, our money problems weren’t so bad that we had to live on the streets, but we did had to move to a smaller house. My father’s new job entailed travel and he was rarely home as a result. I didn’t like my father’s curt style before, but now I hated my dad for making my family’s life more difficult.

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Santa Clara Meditation Clean Mind – Depression And Loneliness: How Two Mothers Solved Their Problems Through Meditation

Santa Clara Meditation Clean Mind – Depression And Loneliness: How Two Mothers Solved Their Problems Through Meditation

Moms always dream. Some say that they want to succeed through their children. They want to be recognized and rewarded for their “devotion” and “sacrifice” to family. They are proud to work hard, waiting for the day that their children succeed. But life doesn’t always go as one intends. Yaeyeon Jung felt guilty when her children began to suffer from depression. Yongsook Jung always felt depressed and empty, even though she was loved. After meditating, they said that the problems of their lives were solved. This is the story of life changes and touching moments by two mothers who can now live with bright, beautiful smiles.

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Santa Clara Meditation Happiness – I Don’t Want To Live This Way Anymore. I’m So Sorry

Santa Clara Meditation Happiness – I Don’t Want To Live This Way Anymore. I’m So Sorry

I used to run a pump dealership. At the time, I often argued with my staff and I started drinking to relieve my stress. At one point, I lost my self-control. Once I started drinking, I kept on drinking. I would go home intoxicated and wake up my wife and children. I was looking for some kind of emotional release and I wanted to talk to my family about my problems, but they were only irritated with me. They started to shut me out…

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Santa Clara Meditation Invest in Yourself – Two Brothers Who Have Let Go Of Their Childhood Worries

Santa Clara Meditation Invest in Yourself – Two Brothers Who Have Let Go Of Their Childhood Worries

I had no real plan for what I wanted to major in when I attended college. I just applied to a university that I knew would accept me with my grade point average. When I was younger, I had my dreams. But as I grew older and faced reality, it seemed like I couldn’t do anything. I cut classes regularly and when I went on vacation, I partied and drank a lot.

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Santa Clara Meditation Repentance – Where Does Heartfelt Laughter Come From?

Santa Clara Meditation Repentance – Where Does Heartfelt Laughter Come From?

My student said these words to me one day after he’d overheard my phone conversation. I said, “well, I try to answer the phone with a happy attitude.” Still, I was shocked at what he said to me. I started to feel a bit ashamed, standing in front of the class after that. I also thought that I wasn’t a very good role model and I tried to pretend that my behavior wasn’t that big of a deal.

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Santa Clara Meditation Success – I Realized The True Meaning Of Life

Santa Clara Meditation Success – I Realized The True Meaning Of Life

Jin-Young’s dream was to live a “life of freedom.” She thought she could achieve her freedom if she became a career woman. So she became a dentist and was eventually recognized for her outstanding academic achievements and her volunteer work. Though she was seen as a success on the outside, inside her mind, she was still heavy with burden. It wasn’t until she let go of her old mind through meditation that she finally realized that true freedom comes when there is no such thing as “me.” When she let go of her desire and want of success, happiness and honor, she found that every day is now filled with excitement and joy helping her patients.

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Santa Clara Meditation Confidence – Two Completely Different Personalities Learn To Co-exist

Santa Clara Meditation Confidence – Two Completely Different Personalities Learn To Co-exist

Two friends: one describes himself as a bookworm, the other is a self-proclaimed “playboy.” These guys have completely different personalities, hobbies, interests, and relationships. Even though these guys have nothing in common, through meditation, they’ve become as close as brothers. With all the differences between these two guys, it sounds like they would never be friends, but through this meditation, they learned to co-exist.

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Santa Clara Meditation Self Realization – I’m Finally At Ease!

Santa Clara Meditation Self Realization – I’m Finally At Ease!

I began meditating at the request of my husband and daughter. Before I knew about this meditation, I was the kind of person who was terrified to deal with new situations. Now that I’m meditating every day, I’m secure enough to go visit family in the hospital – and I’m so grateful.

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Santa Clara Meditation Relationships – The Stress Of Raising My Children Has Completely Vanished

Santa Clara Meditation Relationships – The Stress Of Raising My Children Has Completely Vanished

I am a mother of an eight-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl, and I have been married for 8 years. Every day is noisy because of my children’s trivial fighting. Whenever they fight over who gets to play with a toy, my husband always sides with my crying daughter. The oldest child then feels sad and cries. Looking at it hurts my heart. Whenever I see my children behaving like I did as a child, I feel anxious that my children could be hurt like I was…

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Santa Clara Meditation Self Reflection – ‘What Is Living? What Is Happiness?’ I Am Glad That I’ve Found The Answer Now

Santa Clara Meditation Self Reflection – ‘What Is Living? What Is Happiness?’ I Am Glad That I’ve Found The Answer Now

Park Jun-ok (88) and Bae Dong-soon (72) have many things in common. The fact that they look surprisingly younger compared to their actual age, and the fact that they consider people around them first and take initiative, there are many young people who want to resemble their lives. Most of all, the two who lived longing for the truth said that they emptied their minds and finally found true happiness. The two grandmothers’ happy talk that they have abandoned the regret of difficult times and the fear of aging.

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Santa Clara Meditation Education – The Effect of Ma-Eum Su-Ryun School Program on Self-Respect and School Adaptive Behaviors in Elementary School Students

Santa Clara Meditation Education – The Effect of Ma-Eum Su-Ryun School Program on Self-Respect and School Adaptive Behaviors in Elementary School Students

Researcher:
Yoo, Y. K., Professor, Kunsan University
Yi, M. J. Teacher, Kimhae Neungdong Elementary school
Published year: 2012

To examine the effects of the Ma-Eum Su-Ryun program on self-esteem and school adaptation abilities in elementary school students, 50 third graders were recruited to participate in the program twice a week, with 30 minutes each session. The result showed increased self-esteem and improved school adaptation abilities.

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Santa Clara Meditation Insecurities – Was I Really That Complex? It Was All Just A Dream

Santa Clara Meditation Insecurities – Was I Really That Complex? It Was All Just A Dream

I was a complex person. I may not have looked shy, but if I had to speak in front of people, I always became nervous. When I was a child, my mother would ask me to go to the store to buy something for her and many times I would come back home empty-handed. This was because I was too shy to even ask the store clerk to get me what she’d asked me to pick up. Why was it so hard for me to ask the clerk to ‘please give me this,’ or ‘give me that?’ There were a lot of times that I bought something that she didn’t even need because I was too shy to keep asking the clerk until I got the correct item.

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Sanata Clara Meditation Inferiority – Overcoming My Inferiority Of Being Over Weight

Sanata Clara Meditation Inferiority – Overcoming My Inferiority Of Being Over Weight

When I was in high school, there was no nice way to put it, I was fat and I had no self-control. All I wanted to do was to eat and I’m the type of person who can put on the pounds very easily. People would talk behind my back about how over weight I was. My classmates would say that I was as fat as an old man. There was a time when people told me that I was handsome, so you can imagine how shocked I was. The simple truth was that I was fat. I’d always been fat and I just couldn’t hide it.

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Santa Clara Meditation Personal Growth – From Poor Grades And Study Habits To A Successful Man

Santa Clara Meditation Personal Growth – From Poor Grades And Study Habits To A Successful Man

It all started when I was in the 4th grade, back in elementary school. My backpack broke and my mother sent me to school with hers. My teacher saw my mother’s bag and asked, “is this a student’s bag? Exactly what are you studying?” all while holding the bag up in plain sight of the entire class. I was embarrassed in front of all my classmates. From that point on, my teacher continued to shame me in front of classmates…

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Santa Clara Meditation Personal Growth – Two Men Talk About Their Army Service And Mind Training

Santa Clara Meditation Personal Growth – Two Men Talk About Their Army Service And Mind Training

Military obligation is one of the biggest life challenges for men living in Korea. All men are required to serve in the army when they come of age. Even among the most vigorous youth, the two years of close group life, taking orders and enduring obedience are huge burdens for soldiers. The trauma of military life continues for a while after discharge. Some say they have reintegrated into society, while others say an aftereffect remains. Can’t we go without pressure, live naturally, and take advantage of this precious time in life? The following is the story of two men who turned their army life into an opportunity to study their own minds.

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Santa Clara Meditation Heaven Within Me – Anyone Can Find Paradise Within Him Or Herself Now!

Santa Clara Meditation Heaven Within Me – Anyone Can Find Paradise Within Him Or Herself Now!

From a young age, I always heard, “Do well in school, so that you can go to a good college. Then you can get a good job. Then you can find a good wife, have kids, work until you retire and then when you die give your inheritance to your kids”. I always had trouble accepting and following this blindly. There was always this feeling inside me that there was something completely off about these strong, societal beliefs.

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Santa Clara Meditation Relationships – I became free from jealousy and competitive mind through this meditation

Santa Clara Meditation Relationships – I became free from jealousy and competitive mind through this meditation

I’ve always been jealous and competitive since childhood. Born as the eldest son in my family, my grandfather always taught me that I should always live a successful life. My mother also had a different expectation from me than my brothers. My brothers never had any tutors, but for me, my parents always gave me the opportunity of having a tutor.

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Santa Clara Meditation Positive Life Changes – I Have Overcome My Depression Through This Meditation As Well Succeed In My Business

Santa Clara Meditation Positive Life Changes – I Have Overcome My Depression Through This Meditation As Well Succeed In My Business

I got a phone call from my friend on March, 2003. He said, “I am going to meditate, and it’s about time you come too.” I joking said, “Are you going to get enlightened?” But he was serious. He said, “Whatever you clean, you should come with me.” To which I told him, “These days I’m too busy, so I’ll make time to go next time.

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Santa Clara Meditation Positive Life Changes – The Story Of Overcoming His “Short Man” Appearance Complex

Santa Clara Meditation Positive Life Changes – The Story Of Overcoming His “Short Man” Appearance Complex

I met with a short man in his late 30s who had been suffering from a complex because of his short height. When I met him in person, he really was very short. He was small, with a thin voice, and even had rough skin.

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Santa Clara Meditation Happiness – A Career Woman Talks About Her Happiness With Her Work Life

Santa Clara Meditation Happiness – A Career Woman Talks About Her Happiness With Her Work Life

This is reporter Kim. This time, I met with a career woman who is on a roll at work. While speaking with her, I envied her for a moment, but soon regained my composure and asked her some keen questions.

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Santa Clara Meditation Stress – I Could Let Go Of My Inferiority Along With Anger

Santa Clara Meditation Stress – I Could Let Go Of My Inferiority Along With Anger

Jun-yong Um had been a banker, and after his retirement, he opened his own small business. But he lost everything due to the economic situation in South Korea (The 1990’s Korean Financial Crisis).

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Santa Clara Meditation Enlightenment – A Precious Gift Left Behind From My Mother

As a result of my father’s failed attempt at running a business when I was young, our family was lacking somewhat financially, but due to the natural diligence of my mother, our life was not too difficult.

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Santa Clara Meditation Positive Life Changes – The Secret to A Successful Employment Interview? It Hinges On Your Mind

Santa Clara Meditation Positive Life Changes – The Secret to A Successful Employment Interview? It Hinges On Your Mind

I had my last finals before my graduation and was preparing for job interviews. During my job search to see what would be a good fit for me, I came across a foreign consulting company and submitted my resume.

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Santa Clara Meditation Repentance – I Wonder If I Was Really Bullied?

Santa Clara Meditation Repentance – I Wonder If I Was Really Bullied?

Since I was a child, I have generally taken the safe route. The same was true for friendship. I listened to my friends’ opinions rather than insisting on my opinions to avoid conflicts as much as possible.

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