Benefits of Meditation

For most of us it feels like there are just not enough hours in a day and not enough days in a week to get things done. The forty-hour work week is some far away, hazy memory. It is hard to find the time for all the things we have to do, let alone the things we want...

Sustainability

We’ve heard the word tossed around a lot in marketing campaigns. Brands have become aware that we’re sensitive to the effects that we/they are having on our environment. This illustrates the part of the definition “avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in...

Overwhelm Part Deux

Overwhelm Part I dealt with quantity, as in “too many/too much” to do/see/process; Part II considers quality, as in “too intense” with regard to physical pain/emotional overload. Yikes – how much easier Part I was!! As a reminder, this writer is looking through the...

Believe in Yourself

By believing in yourself you will give yourself and your environment the greatest gift you can give anyone: Your trust, confidence and security. Being kind to yourself helps you bounce back, live healthier, and stay on track. Self-compassion is a way of relating to...

The Science of Pain

No one wants to experience pain – whether it be acute or chronic. Not only does it cause damage but it also causes distress. Pain, particularly chronic pain, can leave many people feeling helpless. What makes this worse is not knowing what causes the pain....