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Sylections

Sylections

Sylectra ― http://www.sylectra.com

This blog is about personal transformation and life in all its glory. This is about the second half of my life, which I hope will have more meaning and connection than the first half. I will remember this: it’s the questions that matter, not the answers.

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Why I love bees

Sylections ― I was a gardener once, and when I was out among my blossoms I enjoyed seeing the honeybees and bumble bees visiting the bright blooms, their sonorous buzzing all around me. I can tell when they are happy by their buzzes. Low-pitched means...

Tags: Compassion, Quiet Mind, Bees

Sylectra ― 6 weeks 3 days ago

Thoughts on hope

Sylections ― It’s Easter Sunday, a time we Christians look to for hope and joy as we reflect on Jesus’ journey and what it means for us. But I was not raised a Christian, although I began attending church when I was 13. So for me, the Easter ...

Tags: Uncategorized

Sylectra ― 6 weeks 3 days ago

Tunisian ‘morality cops’ make asses of themselves over topless feminist

Sylections ― Tunisian 'morality cops' have made asses of themselves after becoming enraged by the photographed antics of a topless feminist who writes provocative messages on her chest. Almi Adel has publicly advocated stoning her to death because her behavior...

Tags: Human Rights, Uncategorized, Feminist, Free Speech, Rights, Sharia

Sylectra ― 8 weeks ago

My Idea of Surrender

Sylections ― from my atheist / agnostic background surrender = acceptance of a bigger idea or plan than I can know all of at ny one moment letting go of the idea that I can control what happens to me opening myself to serendipity that can move me forward...

Tags: Acceptance, Journeys, Letting Go, Journeys, Life, Spirituality

Sylectra ― 17 weeks ago

Collaborating with your family using social sites

Sylections ― How are families sharing information using shared apps, social sites and other tools? What platforms would these tools need to be present on? IOS apps, PC and Mac app downloads, web access? What are the tools that work? Family checklists and ...

Tags: Connecting With Others, Economics, Social, Family, Kids, Social Networking

Sylectra ― 17 weeks ago

Usability, customer service will be key for Linden Lab in 2011

Sylections ― A very down to earth and open-minded Linden Lab CEO Rod Humble (Rodvik Linden) spoke August 13 at the Second Life Community Convention (SLCC) in Oakland, Calif., and his message centered around focusing on making the user experience better and...

Tags: Avatars, Research, Social, Second Life, Sl, Social Networking

Sylectra ― 17 weeks ago

Doctoral student of psychology running body image study in virtual worlds

Sylections ― A Ph.D. candidate in Melbourne, Australia, is looking for a few good men. Jon-Paul Cacioli, a clinical psychology student at Deakin University, is conducting a study on body image in the virtual would to see if the avatar can give us any insight ...

Tags: Avatars, Research, Second Life, Sl, Social Networking

Sylectra ― 17 weeks ago

Reason and passion (and appreciating point of view)

Sylections ― There are some learning experiences that are inspired by interactions within Second Life groups. I belong to a group called Play as Being, which gets together in Bieup to discuss things like meditation, mindfulness, the self, and play. Over time, ...

Tags: Avatars, Connecting With Others, Social, Second Life, Sl

Sylectra ― 17 weeks ago

Frozen rice mix – great for vegetarians

Sylections ― I’m enjoying a fine vegetarian lunch that was easy to prepare and nutritious. I commute to work by train, so the lunch I take has to be compact and sturdy. Frozen is okay since I have access to a microwave. I have the use of a sink, can ...

Tags: Uncategorized

Sylectra ― 37 weeks ago

Quaker meditation – getting focused

Sylections ― Sitting with the Quakers in silent worship one morning, I found a way to settle down into the silence that helped me. It's like a song with three verses - you can repeat each verse as many times as you like until you reach the right mental state....

Tags: Gratitude, Meditation, Quiet Mind, Focus, Meditation, Mindfulness

Sylectra ― 5 Feb, 12

Shall we expect questions to lead to answers?

Sylections ― For the past three years, I have been sitting with the idea that it is the questions that are important, not the answers. Today I realized I have been waiting for an answer about joy and sorrow.

Tags: Acceptance, Journeys, Uncategorized, Questions Answers Priorities Intention Prayer

Sylectra ― 13 Feb, 11

Being Human, First and Foremost

Sylections ― A very wise man told me once to give myself more grace because we are all imperfect. Through his example, he taught me to keep placing myself back on my intended path even after I mess up. I don't really want to be perfect - what I really want is ...

Tags: Acceptance, Connecting With Others, Forgiveness, Uncategorized

Sylectra ― 14 Jan, 11

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