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Mindsprings is dedicated to exploring different ways in which mindfulness can combine with therapy to help people be happier and more at ease in the world.

[mindsprings @mindspringstwit]

Hi Everyone - I've merged my Twitter accounts and won't be posting here anymore.
Please follow me on Alistair Appletons Mindsprings page - it would be great to stay in touch over there - follow the link.

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NEW TEACHING: Following a question from Jane one of the Mindsprings students, Alistair speaks to the prevailing Abrahamic sense that we, as humans, are meant to suffer in this life. And contrast it to the tantric belief that life is bliss. #meditation
https://t.co/uGZ03X1RtT

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Post-pandemic, your mind may be reeling. It's a time of hope and uncertainty. So take the time to keep your body-mind together. Join Daniel and Alistair for a precious summer retreat online exploring Beingfulness meditation and Yoga. #meditation #yoga https://t.co/u4defghNlu

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REMINDER: We're starting early tomorrow. Alistairs' live lesson is at 7am (GMT)
Join us at The Mindsprings Practice Space for morning meditation. #meditation #zoom #online https://t.co/FQGjLPCMBf

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From a recorded lesson: Alistair discusses thoughts and thinking with students. Soothing our minds soothes our thoughts. If the body is unified our thoughts ride the Windhorse of the body's energy. https://t.co/MnG7mdM5a0 #thinking #meditation #ego

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New Blogpost: On Reading James Joyce 'Ulysses'.
I have just finished Joyce’s magnum opus for the third time and have to write about how wonderful that book is. Perhaps a triple advert for its brilliance might tempt you to dive in! #jamesjoyce
https://t.co/9h3R51NtQw

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Join Alistair on Saturday 29th May at 10am GMT.
All you need is an interest in exploring Buddhist ideas, an internet connection and somewhere comfortable to sit. The workshop is free, click the link to register.
#Buddhism #workshop #ZOOM
https://t.co/iic98xuiGG

[mindsprings @mindspringstwit]

REMINDER: We're starting early tomorrow. Alistairs' live lesson is at 7am (GMT)
Join us at The Mindsprings Practice Space for morning meditation. #meditation #zoom #online https://t.co/FQGjLPCMBf

[mindsprings @mindspringstwit]

NEW TEACHING: Thoughts as Jelly. In this short Q&A, Alistair answers a student who is worried that her thoughts are all messy, hazy and unfocused. He says he rarely thinks in fully-formed sentences usually; his thoughts are smeary swishy, and jelly-like.
https://t.co/eHO1vYy6hU

[mindsprings @mindspringstwit]

NEW RECORDED TEACHING: As part of our series on Thoughts and Thinking, Alistair explores the Buddhist teaching of the seed thought (vitakka) and proliferating thinking (vicara).
#buddhism #thinking #thoughts

https://t.co/XAbz8yOx0y

[mindsprings @mindspringstwit]

Take some time out to keep your body-mind together and join Alistair & Daniel in a summer online retreat. We'll be exploring the core practices of Beingfulness meditation and enjoying yoga together. Click the link for info. #meditation #retreat #Online
https://t.co/u4defghNlu

[mindsprings @mindspringstwit]

REMINDER: We're starting early tomorrow. Alistairs' live lesson is at 7am (GMT)
Join us at The Mindsprings Practice Space for morning meditation. #meditation #zoom #online https://t.co/FQGjLPCMBf

[mindsprings @mindspringstwit]

NEW PODCAST: In answer to a students question, Alistair discusses thoughts and feelings. Instead of being bulldozed by our thoughts, we can learn to dance with them. #meditation #mindsprings #alistairappleton
https://t.co/a8wCC1TL0L

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Click the link to sign up and get the Community Newsletter. Find out what me and the Mindsprings team have been doing. Get special discounts on my courses and advance notice of retreats and other events.
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Have you subscribed to my newsletter yet?
Click the link to sign up and get the Community Newsletter. Find out what me and the Mindsprings team have been doing. Get special discounts on my courses and advance notice of retreats and other events.
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Today is the feast of the Ascension. The Thursday, 40 days after Easter, where Jesus returns to heaven. In German it’s called Christihimmelfahrt. I’ve always loved this day. It reminds me Spring. Of exultations of larks. Of seeing something glorious you’ll never see again.

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Have you subscribed to the Mindsprings YouTube channel yet? Lots of guided meditations, recorded teachings and other videos with Alistair for you to enjoy. New stuff is being uploaded regularly so take a look. #youtube #guidedmeditation #alistairappleton
https://t.co/kQGUAo2IEG

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NEW PODCAST: In this recorded teaching session, Alistair discusses suffering and pain. We are conditioned to believe that we should be suffering but the best way to end the struggle is to remove the ‘me’. #mediation #suffering #addiction

https://t.co/t5Y5UzCATT

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New Recorded Teaching: Alistair responds to a question about Worrying. Is worrying positive for the person that you're worried about? He suggests there's a lot of 'self' in worrying but does that help? #anxiety #worry #meditation
https://t.co/MN6H5rrdSc

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This is another archive blog. 7 years ago I visited Berlin and found it had changed. Post pandemic the idea of international travel for no reason seems incredible. #berlin #blog #meditation
https://t.co/azoJrkiteH