Kabot-Zinn clarifies that it is only required to pay attention and see things as they are in order to activate awareness‚ it does not require alteration. An attitude that can determine if awareness is activated is non-striving. When we just simply observe our thinking process and sensations rather than criticizing ourselves‚ we are allowing these things that we experience to be here in the present moment with us. Criticisms would only stimulate more negative thoughts and emotions. Moreover‚ our minds
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The world we live in today is suffering in ways that people before never have. There are constant issues involving environmental hazards‚ including the alarming rate in which natural resources are being diminished. To help limit the use of one resource‚ the United States has been turning corn into an ethanol fuel that can be used in vehicles as a gasoline alternative. But this use of corn comes with a set of its own negative effects that extend around the world. The amount of corn based ethanol
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This article was written by Maggie Astor‚ a reporter on The New York Times‚ a newspaper considered to be one of the most reliable source of information. Astor also has a degree in political science from Barnard College‚ therefore the information she provided is highly credible. In the article‚ she reports of a recent Dove ad that caused an outcry in the social media for its racist undertones. Astor quotes Dove’s spokeswoman and her apologetic remarks‚ stating that the ad was intended to convey a
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Affirmative action is the process of admitting students based on their race to an educational institution for the purpose of maintaining diversity within the campus. Affirmative action has recently been a contentious controversy. With affirmative action‚ universities claim a diverse campus looks worthy amongst other universities because it has diversity and different aspects of the world on their campus. In this article‚ The Stanford Daily Editorial Board supports affirmative action as it asserts
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Freedom of expression is guaranteed in the most important document in American history‚ the Bill of Rights. Peaceful protesting uses this right and is the most effective method of bringing about change. Peaceful protest‚ on balance‚ have done more good than bad for society. To assess the benefits that nonviolent protests can have‚ we can look to the age old example of Martin Luther King‚ as well as with the more modern example of the North Dakota Pipeline protest. Dr. Martin Luther King‚ following
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The Obesity Epidemic: Who is to Blame? We live in a country rich in prided accomplishments. We have our Constitution: promoting a government of the people‚ for the people. With that we have the freedom of speech‚ press‚ religion‚ etc. We have beautiful scenic geography from coast to coast and a wide range of cultures and races in our population. However‚ there is one thing in particular that makes The United States of America a laughingstock of the world. Our Healthcare. To many
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Stewart‚ M. April 28‚ 2011 Eng-105 Carpena‚ Heidi Analyzing a Concept (Weight Loss Epidemic) Weight-loss products and treatments have increased tremendously in our society‚ when diet pills and exercising does not work‚ people find other alternatives such as‚ lipotropic injections one of the latest weight loss solution‚ these injections reduces weight and increases energy with noticeable results‚ where as diet pills and fitness sometimes fail. Lipotropic injections are a combination of
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Alcohol is adamantly the most dangerous legal drug. It causes many fatalities and concerning health problems‚ even though alcohol commercials have been aired before‚ none of them have changed the public’s view on alcohol. Pairing with social services organizations‚ such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and NCADD (National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence‚ Inc.)‚ to make commercials‚ or to have mandatory classes in school that will education the youth‚ may help reduce deaths and health
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Being an International student‚ American politics never seemed to interest or bother me. However‚ after taking this class‚ it has gotten me thinking about the various policies and proposals by the various candidates in this upcoming election. The main topic that developed my interest in politics was the response 1 on Gun control. I never knew what the second Amendment meant until I took this class. With the recent shootings that’s happening all over US‚ the issue on gun control has become an open
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With the election coming up everyone seems to have opinions of how they want it to go and how they think it will turn out. There are many people Who believe that it is obvious the polls weight Democrats more heavily than republicans. According to Donald Trump the polls are rigged. He believes this basically because Hilary Clinton is beginning to bypass him. This sort of reminds me of when I used to play games with my family. Whoever was winning was almost always presumed to be cheating. This is
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