This type of focus can bring about what is known as a "Change of State", whereby the meditator can shift from one mental, and subsequently, physical state to another, providing a kind of mental holiday or break, which could be a vital first-aid response in times of great anxiety, panic, stress, pain or discomfort, and which is a useful skill for general self-management. ... By applying awareness and acceptance and practicing mindfulness, we gain a clearer insight into the real truth of how things are beyond the limitations, beliefs, labels, opinions of others and expectations of th...

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The media, social relations, work and rules of institutions all seem to have ideas about what is and what is not appropriate behaviour for both genders, these play a very big part of our lives and social constructivists believe have a very big influence on us when constructing our identities and also what paths we take in life, from career making decisions , personal relationships to child rearing and expectations of our futures. ... They believe that as we became more aware that we cannot be both sexes and we feel a sense of loss that we cannot achieve many things through this fact, such a...

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