When someone says they exercise, it really does not describe what they do. That's not to say they may or may not actually exercise, it is just that what one person considers exercise may be the typical day for a person who does not consider themselves an "exerciser" at all. A completely sedentary individual may … Continue reading Meditation 101 — 4 Things You Need to Know
Breath, stroke, breath, stroke, the rhythmic splash of the water and the bubbles when I exhale become the focus of my mind. I love swimming. It is relaxing for me and a good example of not sitting in the lotus position to meditate. I completely "fall" into the rush of the water, the curl at … Continue reading My Brain in the Pool
As our understanding of how stressful our lives have become expands, more and more people are talking about meditation, leisure, slowing down and living in the moment. It is generally believed stress can hurt you and you should take every opportunity to reduce it in your life. In a very two-dimensional way, this seems obvious. … Continue reading Can Stress Be Good For You?
I am in my office again. I just finished a pretty easy week at work. I was only covering my own desk, which meant that I had a reasonable amount to do. There are definitely ebbs and flows of work and this was a particularly light flow. It is 6:00 p.m. EDT and it is … Continue reading Right Brain/Left Brain — Chapter 7
One of the questions that I often get on my blog is, "How do you fully recover from a narcissist?" As I am currently in the process, I'll let you know what I have tried and what has brought relief, but I am not claiming that I am all of the way out of the … Continue reading Post Narcissism — Searching for Normal
Is it Hot Enough For You? Do you remember shovelling snow, hating the slippery roads, wearing layers upon layers and still being cold? This heat wave is the weather that we were all looking forward to as we stepped into deep water secretly hidden under a thin layer of ice, soaking us through to our … Continue reading Some Like it Hot
In order to truly enjoy your life you need to make yourself a priority. You are the only one that will always be there and it is up to you to make sure that you treat yourself well. Regardless of how much work you have, the people that rely on you or how many other … Continue reading 10 Ways to Improve Your Life TODAY, in under an hour
Especially in North America, we are all about the logical, scientific mind. We are quite confident that if you can measure it, test it and quantify it, "It" is real and worth our attention. We are driven by accomplishments and the accumulation of stuff and it feels like we are all in a great race … Continue reading A Good Reason to Make Meditation a Part of Your Life
As science and spirituality continue to merge on many fronts, one of the more interesting discoveries is that meditation is being "discovered" as a treatment for many psychological disorders. Not only are people with serious problems benefiting from this practice, many people with everyday issues like anxiety and overeating have seen benefits. In addition to that … Continue reading The Most Important Moment is Now
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