Comments on: The 7 Huna Principles of Life – 3. MAKIA http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:12:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: The 7 Huna Principles of Life – 3. MAKIA | SelfImprovementBlogs.comhttp://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/comment-page-1/#comment-3094 The 7 Huna Principles of Life – 3. MAKIA | SelfImprovementBlogs.com Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:48:12 +0000 http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/?p=1229#comment-3094 <p>[...] Thank you: Unwrap Your Mind [...]</p> [...] Thank you: Unwrap Your Mind [...]

]]> By: Patrickhttp://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/comment-page-1/#comment-1973 Patrick Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:59:43 +0000 http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/?p=1229#comment-1973 <p>Lauren, choosing where to focus is the ultimate power we have. And as you mentioned it is not about rose-coloring, but to accept bad things when they happened and still move on to the good things.</p> Lauren, choosing where to focus is the ultimate power we have. And as you mentioned it is not about rose-coloring, but to accept bad things when they happened and still move on to the good things.

]]> By: Laurenhttp://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/comment-page-1/#comment-1967 Lauren Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:38:45 +0000 http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/?p=1229#comment-1967 <p>Hi Patrick,</p><p>I really have noticed this principle at work in my life. It is noteworthy that studies have indicated most people's attention is more on the negative than positive. The great part is that we can re-train ourselves.</p><p>I practiced the re-training by focusing on what WAS going well (appreciation). It has been one of the most powerful tools I've ever used. I now naturally am so much more focused on what feels good - because that is where my attention goes on a more regular basis.</p><p>On occasion I get caught up but can easily find my way back. It's not rose-colored glasses, but rather a matter of where I CHOOSE to focus at any given time.</p><p>I'm really enjoying this series, Patrick. Thanks!</p><p>.-= ´s last blog ..<a href="http://bestrelationshipsever.com/blog/2010/03/13/the-most-common-relationship-mistake/" rel="nofollow">The Most Common Relationship Mistake:</a> =-.</p> Hi Patrick,

I really have noticed this principle at work in my life. It is noteworthy that studies have indicated most people’s attention is more on the negative than positive. The great part is that we can re-train ourselves.

I practiced the re-training by focusing on what WAS going well (appreciation). It has been one of the most powerful tools I’ve ever used. I now naturally am so much more focused on what feels good – because that is where my attention goes on a more regular basis.

On occasion I get caught up but can easily find my way back. It’s not rose-colored glasses, but rather a matter of where I CHOOSE to focus at any given time.

I’m really enjoying this series, Patrick. Thanks!

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]]> By: Patrickhttp://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/comment-page-1/#comment-1878 Patrick Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:04:40 +0000 http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/?p=1229#comment-1878 <p>Anastasiya, like I mentioned to Arvind daunting tasks like cleaning up are very well suited for this approach. But even creative and enjoyable tasks like writing a blog post work with it like charm.</p> Anastasiya, like I mentioned to Arvind daunting tasks like cleaning up are very well suited for this approach. But even creative and enjoyable tasks like writing a blog post work with it like charm.

]]> By: Anastasiyahttp://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/comment-page-1/#comment-1877 Anastasiya Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:46:49 +0000 http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/?p=1229#comment-1877 <p>Patrick you always find the best exercises to practice any of the personal development techniques and you always ask the best questions (you must give lessons on that :-)) For a long time I've been thinking about cleaning my Twitter list and it seems to be the best task for this exercise. I am sure that I will come up with a lot of funny things about this task and I hope that I will find something fascinating too. I'll give it a try right now! Thanks!</p><p>.-= ´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BalanceInMe/~3/l16JL_OU7nE/" rel="nofollow">The Book of Wisdom – 101 Posts for the All-Around Balanced Life</a> =-.</p> Patrick you always find the best exercises to practice any of the personal development techniques and you always ask the best questions (you must give lessons on that :-) ) For a long time I’ve been thinking about cleaning my Twitter list and it seems to be the best task for this exercise. I am sure that I will come up with a lot of funny things about this task and I hope that I will find something fascinating too. I’ll give it a try right now! Thanks!

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My ComLuv Profile]]> By: Patrickhttp://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/comment-page-1/#comment-1875 Patrick Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:23:50 +0000 http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/?p=1229#comment-1875 <p>Arvind, I often found that the resistance was build upon an imagined scenario in my head that had no connection to reality. I often blew up a tasks complexity or workload and therefore made it much worse in my head. When I finally got to the point to just do it, it was often much easier than expected. So we often created out-of-proportion-stories around the things we just need to get started on. That's where the Pomodoro technique kicks in nicely. I just decide to give it 25 minutes and most of the hassle is done then, and if it needs further attention, I might give it that day or not, depending on my energy level. But at least I did something on it. Or as Nike calls it so nicely "Just do it!"</p><p>BTW - I am a big fan of "Inbox Zero" - and try to get it to zero at least every other day. Again Pomodoro works like a charm there. And of course check out Merlin Mann's great concept of <a href="http://inboxzero.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Inbox Zero</a>.</p> Arvind, I often found that the resistance was build upon an imagined scenario in my head that had no connection to reality. I often blew up a tasks complexity or workload and therefore made it much worse in my head. When I finally got to the point to just do it, it was often much easier than expected. So we often created out-of-proportion-stories around the things we just need to get started on. That’s where the Pomodoro technique kicks in nicely. I just decide to give it 25 minutes and most of the hassle is done then, and if it needs further attention, I might give it that day or not, depending on my energy level. But at least I did something on it. Or as Nike calls it so nicely “Just do it!”

BTW – I am a big fan of “Inbox Zero” – and try to get it to zero at least every other day. Again Pomodoro works like a charm there. And of course check out Merlin Mann’s great concept of Inbox Zero.

]]> By: Arvind Devaliahttp://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/comment-page-1/#comment-1874 Arvind Devalia Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:52:07 +0000 http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/?p=1229#comment-1874 <p>Thanks Patrick for an illuminating post. I have not yet read the previous two posts but will do shortly since no doubt they are just as good as this one.</p><p>I like the connection between meditation and medicine and how meditating is the best medicine.</p><p>As for liking a piece of work or not, it makes sense how any kind of resistance to that work automatically makes it seem tedious and energy robbing. I guess the trick is to get to the bottom of that resistance and see how you get over it.</p><p>I am off now to use the Pomodoro technique on my emails inbox - it will be empty in 25 minutes or less:-)</p><p>.-= ´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.arvinddevalia.com/blog/2010/02/23/go-for-a-walk-and-let-go-of-your-baggage-at-once/" rel="nofollow">Go for a Walk and Let Go of Your Baggage At Once</a> =-.</p> Thanks Patrick for an illuminating post. I have not yet read the previous two posts but will do shortly since no doubt they are just as good as this one.

I like the connection between meditation and medicine and how meditating is the best medicine.

As for liking a piece of work or not, it makes sense how any kind of resistance to that work automatically makes it seem tedious and energy robbing. I guess the trick is to get to the bottom of that resistance and see how you get over it.

I am off now to use the Pomodoro technique on my emails inbox – it will be empty in 25 minutes or less:-)

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My ComLuv Profile]]> By: Patrickhttp://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/comment-page-1/#comment-1873 Patrick Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:32:43 +0000 http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/?p=1229#comment-1873 <p>Alejandro, indeed I am often reminded of the Zen approach when reading this. And I guess a Huna shaman and a Zen monk would feel instantly connected by their likeminded approach towards life and reality. Thanks for bringing up another good example of being aware and in the moment. I also found out that work that I really enjoy tends to involve me naturally and produce the flow state with ease, while all work that I have any kind of resistance against tends to be tedious and energy robbing.</p> Alejandro, indeed I am often reminded of the Zen approach when reading this. And I guess a Huna shaman and a Zen monk would feel instantly connected by their likeminded approach towards life and reality. Thanks for bringing up another good example of being aware and in the moment. I also found out that work that I really enjoy tends to involve me naturally and produce the flow state with ease, while all work that I have any kind of resistance against tends to be tedious and energy robbing.

]]> By: Alejandro Reyeshttp://www.unwrapyourmind.com/the-7-huna-principles-of-life-%e2%80%93-3-makia/comment-page-1/#comment-1871 Alejandro Reyes Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:10:35 +0000 http://www.unwrapyourmind.com/?p=1229#comment-1871 <p>This principle is very similar if not the same as the Zen idea about the here and now. It is true that once you focus yourself in a task, good or bad it will be done.</p><p>I like to practice this while eating. Most people eat mindlessly, that doesn't mean they eat a lot, but it means that they are not focused. Try it once and you will see that even the simple breakfast you have every morning tastes different and becomes a delicacy.</p><p>It works like a charm when you are working, it's the best way to finish before lunch while everyone keeps working up late.</p><p>Thanks for sharing Patrick, I'm really enjoying this series of posts!</p><p>.-= ´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/XIIIzensRandomThoughts/~3/gxSpAkmhjoY/bing-sick-is-an-opportunity" rel="nofollow">Being sick is an opportunity...</a> =-.</p> This principle is very similar if not the same as the Zen idea about the here and now. It is true that once you focus yourself in a task, good or bad it will be done.

I like to practice this while eating. Most people eat mindlessly, that doesn’t mean they eat a lot, but it means that they are not focused. Try it once and you will see that even the simple breakfast you have every morning tastes different and becomes a delicacy.

It works like a charm when you are working, it’s the best way to finish before lunch while everyone keeps working up late.

Thanks for sharing Patrick, I’m really enjoying this series of posts!

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