Joan Jiko Halifax
Yesterday I had great opportunity to hear a lecture from world known Zen Buddhist roshi, anthropologist, ecologist, civil rights activist, hospice caregiver and the author of several books on Buddhism and spirituality. I see her as a person with great positive energy which is definitly required within her work. I just want to expose her clear attitude to euthanasy, one of the core issues in supporting dying people. She said: “Euthanasy is a deep personal matter” … which is in western society controlled by law turned away from people into benefit of pharmaceutical industry. It should be accepted in fatal disease but unfortunately is criminalized. I strongly agree on this.
Brainweek
This week I had opportunity to hear lectures about latest trends and discovery in neuroscience – multiple complex, schizophrenia, autism, Parkinson, … Nice to get an update in this field.
Day in spa
Hanging out with a friend in one of local spa resort.
Eight days later
Eating first lunch after fasting. Amazing experience, time to deal with self and emotions regarding food. Unbelievable how much time is devoted to food. Repeating “body restart session” in the autumn.
Effective emotional triggers
- Fear: Fear is an emotion that can be used in a wide variety of marketing messages. Insurance companies often appeal to the emotion of fear with messages like “Don’t get caught with too little insurance.”
- Guilt: Consumers are easily affected by messages that trigger emotions of guilt. Nonprofit organizations use the guilt trigger effectively in copy such as “Don’t let them suffer anymore.”
