Comments on: What is Awareness and Why You Need It http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/ Accepting And Embracing Change In Our Lives Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:58:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: Look Outside To Learn About What’s Inside: Practical Guide to Self-Awarness « Uncertain Change http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Look Outside To Learn About What’s Inside: Practical Guide to Self-Awarness « Uncertain Change Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:38:53 +0000 http://uncertainchange.com/?p=414#comment-50 [...] article is going to offer a practical guide to self awareness. Last week I discussed awareness and it’s importance in our lives. Yet, from my experience, I know that people are looking not [...] [...] article is going to offer a practical guide to self awareness. Last week I discussed awareness and it’s importance in our lives. Yet, from my experience, I know that people are looking not [...]

]]> By: Tomas Stonkus http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Tomas Stonkus Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:38:51 +0000 http://uncertainchange.com/?p=414#comment-49 Dear Nancy: I very much appreciate that you took the time to ready my humble thoughts. I know that you have a lot of experience and wisdom to share. I actually have never read Deepak Chopra, yet it seems like it might be a worthy read. What interested me the most is the ”Spontaneous Evolution”. Seems very controversial and I am sure that is how the book was received. I would love if you shared your thoughts with us once you are done with it. Once again, thank you for your valuable input! Best, Tomas Dear Nancy:

I very much appreciate that you took the time to ready my humble thoughts. I know that you have a lot of experience and wisdom to share.

I actually have never read Deepak Chopra, yet it seems like it might be a worthy read.

What interested me the most is the ”Spontaneous Evolution”. Seems very controversial and I am sure that is how the book was received. I would love if you shared your thoughts with us once you are done with it.

Once again, thank you for your valuable input!

Best,
Tomas

]]> By: Nancy http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Nancy Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:33:02 +0000 http://uncertainchange.com/?p=414#comment-48 I am reminded after reading these articles of what Deepak Chopra teaches. I will paraphrase as best I can. One way to get in touch with awareness of ourselves is to do a nightly review; what did you do that day? how did it make you feel? why? etc. He also teaches a good way of making decisions by asking a couple of questions. Does this decision/action bring happiness/harmony to my life? How will this affect others around me? Finally, I really like the one where he advises "Follow your Bliss." I will say that most of us are not in touch with what our "Bliss" is and therefore I urge everyone to find theirs! I agree with you that meditation is very important. It allow us to access that quiet, calm place and still the mind which for me provides more clarity throughout my day. Finally, it's interesting that I am reading this new book by Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., and Steve Bhaerman entitled " Spontaneous Evolution." I recommend it highly. I am in the process and have not finished it, but it's an informative and good read. One of the things highlighted in the book is the study of Epigenetics. It's a very important concept and revelant to anyone wanting to change their life. It's a new paradigm that "epigenetic mechanisms actually modify the readout of the genetic code." It states that our perceptions control behaviour and gene activity as well. It also says that 95% of our decisions, actions, emotions and behaviours are controlled by the subconscious mind while only 5% of the self-conscious mind contributes. This is an important concept to anyone trying to live consciously. I am reminded of the shamanic precept: If you want to change your life, change your perceptions. I am reminded after reading these articles of what Deepak Chopra teaches. I will paraphrase as best I can. One way to get in touch with awareness of ourselves is to do a nightly review; what did you do that day? how did it make you feel? why? etc.
He also teaches a good way of making decisions by asking a couple of questions. Does this decision/action bring happiness/harmony to my life? How will this affect others around me?
Finally, I really like the one where he advises “Follow your Bliss.” I will say that most of us are not in touch with what our “Bliss” is and therefore I urge everyone to find theirs!
I agree with you that meditation is very important. It allow us to access that quiet, calm place and still the mind which for me provides more clarity throughout my day.
Finally, it’s interesting that I am reading this new book by Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., and Steve Bhaerman entitled ” Spontaneous Evolution.” I recommend it highly. I am in the process and have not finished it, but it’s an informative and good read. One of the things highlighted in the book is the study of Epigenetics. It’s a very important concept and revelant to anyone wanting to change their life. It’s a new paradigm that “epigenetic mechanisms actually modify the readout of the genetic code.” It states that our perceptions control behaviour and gene activity as well. It also says that 95% of our decisions, actions, emotions and behaviours are controlled by the subconscious mind while only 5% of the self-conscious mind contributes. This is an important concept to anyone trying to live consciously. I am reminded of the shamanic precept: If you want to change your life, change your perceptions.

]]> By: Chasing Happiness: The Recipe For Unhappiness « Uncertain Change http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Chasing Happiness: The Recipe For Unhappiness « Uncertain Change Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:32:29 +0000 http://uncertainchange.com/?p=414#comment-47 [...] In order to really understand the following discussion really encourage you to read the articles on awareness and emotions before proceeding with the text. Those articles will give a clear understanding of why [...] [...] In order to really understand the following discussion really encourage you to read the articles on awareness and emotions before proceeding with the text. Those articles will give a clear understanding of why [...]

]]> By: Emotional Intelligence: Putting Your Emotions To Work « Uncertain Change http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Emotional Intelligence: Putting Your Emotions To Work « Uncertain Change Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:32:05 +0000 http://uncertainchange.com/?p=414#comment-46 [...] Become aware of your own emotions. Sounds simple and you might even think: “Hey! I know when I am happy, sad, upset, depressed, angry, etc.” It would be my inclination to challenge that statement. It mostly has to do with self-deception, environmental influences, various natural sate of being altering substances (drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.).  Being aware of an emotion means being able to identify the emotion for what it really is and acknowledging that you are feeling the emotion as you are experiencing it. You can read more about  become more aware here. [...] [...] Become aware of your own emotions. Sounds simple and you might even think: “Hey! I know when I am happy, sad, upset, depressed, angry, etc.” It would be my inclination to challenge that statement. It mostly has to do with self-deception, environmental influences, various natural sate of being altering substances (drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.).  Being aware of an emotion means being able to identify the emotion for what it really is and acknowledging that you are feeling the emotion as you are experiencing it. You can read more about  become more aware here. [...]

]]> By: Tomas Stonkus http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Tomas Stonkus Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:47:05 +0000 http://uncertainchange.com/?p=414#comment-45 Sveikas Karoli: Dekui, kad paskaitai karts nuo karto. Dziaugiuosi, kad tau patinka ir dekui didelis uz feedback! Iki! Sveikas Karoli:

Dekui, kad paskaitai karts nuo karto. Dziaugiuosi, kad tau patinka ir dekui didelis uz feedback!

Iki!

]]> By: Karolis http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Karolis Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:46:37 +0000 http://uncertainchange.com/?p=414#comment-44 Sveikas! Labai idomiai parasyta. Aciu kad pasidalini teigiamomis mintimis. Feedback: paskutini sakini pakeisk, klaidele yra;) keep up the good work! Sveikas! Labai idomiai parasyta. Aciu kad pasidalini teigiamomis mintimis.
Feedback: paskutini sakini pakeisk, klaidele yra;)

keep up the good work!

]]> By: Tomas Stonkus http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Tomas Stonkus Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:31:11 +0000 http://uncertainchange.com/?p=414#comment-43 Hey Oleg: I appreciate your input! Feedback is probably one of the most underlooked self-development tools. Sometimes people just need to get over their fears and ask for other opinions. Yet it is important not to use that as a validation for your actions, but rather just as facts of what you are doing. Best, Tomas Hey Oleg:

I appreciate your input! Feedback is probably one of the most underlooked self-development tools. Sometimes people just need to get over their fears and ask for other opinions. Yet it is important not to use that as a validation for your actions, but rather just as facts of what you are doing.

Best,
Tomas

]]> By: Oleg Mokhov http://uncertainchange.com/2009/10/26/what-is-awereness-and-why-you-need-it/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Oleg Mokhov Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:29:03 +0000 http://uncertainchange.com/?p=414#comment-42 Hey Tom, Asking for feedback is a super-effective way to gain awareness over what you do - and maybe even how you live. Most people are afraid of criticism, so they live in a self-shielded bubble, thinking that what they feel about their work and life is the reality. They leave it at that. But the thing is--just like you mentioned--people ask others for feedback and are grateful to get it. Friends and others you know want to help. They want your stuff to be better (most people, anyway). By reaching out to others whose opinion and taste you trust and respect, you can get an insane amount of insight from an outsider's perspective. How you can improve your writing, music, business, relationships, whatever. I know for my music, playing early versions of tunes to a select group of ears whose taste I trust has done wonders. They notice things with a fresh perspective. "This riff seems to rub the bassline the wrong way." "The build-up could be more exciting." "I like this part, you should repeat it more." By implementing the comments that make sense to me, my tunes go from good to great (hopefully). There's no way I could do that if I didn't play my tunes to others. Unless I don't listen to them for months, then come back with fresh ears. But that takes WAY too long, so screw that :) Nice reminder to embrace constructive feedback - it does wonders to gain awareness of what we're doing and how we're living. Great stuff as always, Oleg Hey Tom,

Asking for feedback is a super-effective way to gain awareness over what you do – and maybe even how you live.

Most people are afraid of criticism, so they live in a self-shielded bubble, thinking that what they feel about their work and life is the reality. They leave it at that.

But the thing is–just like you mentioned–people ask others for feedback and are grateful to get it. Friends and others you know want to help. They want your stuff to be better (most people, anyway).

By reaching out to others whose opinion and taste you trust and respect, you can get an insane amount of insight from an outsider’s perspective. How you can improve your writing, music, business, relationships, whatever.

I know for my music, playing early versions of tunes to a select group of ears whose taste I trust has done wonders. They notice things with a fresh perspective. “This riff seems to rub the bassline the wrong way.” “The build-up could be more exciting.” “I like this part, you should repeat it more.”

By implementing the comments that make sense to me, my tunes go from good to great (hopefully). There’s no way I could do that if I didn’t play my tunes to others. Unless I don’t listen to them for months, then come back with fresh ears. But that takes WAY too long, so screw that :)

Nice reminder to embrace constructive feedback – it does wonders to gain awareness of what we’re doing and how we’re living.

Great stuff as always,
Oleg

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