As we evolve we learn more and more about the mystery and magic of the human body. There is a great deal of current research on the human nervous system. It’s fascinating and if you are intrigued Google Polyvegal Theory. But what I find the most compelling is this one simple fact. More than […]
What does it mean to cultivate awareness? And how do we practice kindness? It is human nature for the most part to value kindness, to give and receive a thoughtful gesture can shift the energy of any given situation. We often remind ourselves and others to simply be kind. It can be helpful to build
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This is an old and familiar theme, to slow down and savor, smell the flowers, be present, stay mindful. We know the importance of this and many of us value it. However in this fast paced world, this culture of doing, we can easily get swept away in the rapid motion. Consider the pace
It is a long held Yogic and esoteric belief there is a “teacher” or teaching in everything. Everyone you meet and everything which occurs, positive or negative, all of it is a “teacher.” In other words, there is something to be learned and accessed by everything we do, and through everyone we encounter. Especially
The good things in life, the sweetness or Kama in Yogic terms, comes and goes. We as humans toil, we struggle, we learn, we love, we rage. Life can feel like a swirling stream around us, caught in the current we either stand firm, or release and surrender into the flow. But we often
By now the majority of us understand the value and benefits of going with the flow. It is powerful practice to surrender and release into the fluidity of the Universe. To ride the Wave. However, it’s quite another thing to go along to get along. To coast on the wave of popular opinion and
Destiny, a loaded concept to be sure. Just the sound of the word can feel ominous…destiny. The responsibility and finality of it all. But what if it’s just a word whose meaning carries some illusion? Are we really meant for a particularly rigid and defined destiny? And how does the concept of Karma
On some level you know this…at least your body does. The body and mind function at their peak with adequate rest. Our modern day bodies are depleted and exhausted and are crying out for constructive rest. It’s all about the nervous system. The human body is meant to be in parasympathetic nervous system response
Oh that good feeling when we are praised be it a casual compliment; “I like your shoes”, or something more meaningful. Praise is something the ego mind craves. It strokes us and creates momentary pleasure, allows us to feel good about ourselves and build our confidence. We know the importance of positive feedback, the
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Have you experienced the gift of someone telling you they “see you?”… It’s a powerful expression when offered authentically. At the core of our human existence our deepest and most sacred desire is to be seen. It is a Universal truth which we all share, the validation of being seen for exactly who we
