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“Breathe in such a way that you are nourished.” — Thich Nhat Hanh, How to Eat Consider: The act of breathing. It is so automatic that we rarely stop to consider what the breath is doing for…
Everyone is either getting over it, coming down with it or trying to avoid it like, well, the plague. Whichever category you fall into I’d like to share my insider tip and why it works.…
“Every mindful moment in which generosity displaces greed, compassion takes the place of hatred, and insight dislodges delusion is a moment in which we are awake.” — Andrew Olendzki, “A Tough But Not Impossible Act to…
If you already feel the weight of your New Year’s resolution, how about trying something a bit more sustainable? Simply consider experimenting with one new idea each month that would support your overall health and…
“Even when you think you have your life all mapped out, things happen that shape your destiny in ways you might never have imagined.” — Deepak Chopra Consider: Applying the lesson in this quote on a daily…
Last week I wrote about Ryan and his constant stuffy nose and frequent bouts of secondary infections of the throat. That probably sounded familiar, bringing to mind one or more members of your family. While dietary changes will be needed…
“Mindful eating can cultivate seeds of compassion and understanding that will strengthen us to do something to help hungry and lonely people to be nourished.” — Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace in Every Step Consider: That the act of…
“Just as a clay Buddha cannot go through water and a wood Buddha cannot go through fire, a goal-oriented healing practice cannot permeate deeply enough.” — Darlene Cohen, “The Practice of Non-preference” Consider: The magnitude of this…
Last week I shared the story of Maria who struggled daily with symptoms we have come to know as “irritable bowel.” Folks like Maria know well that the holiday spreads at the office and Aunt May’s are…
“If we do not know how to take care of ourselves and to love ourselves, we cannot take care of the people we love. Loving oneself is the foundation for loving another person.” —Thich Nhat…
This is the third in my on-going “Root of the Problem” series. You can find all of them here where I would love for you to leave your questions or comments. The Irritable Bowel Story: Maria came to me…
I shared a great story last week about migraines and how supporting the kidneys can bring an end to the cycle of pain. In the case of Cathy her kidneys were doing double time because her bowels were not…
“Silence is something that comes from your heart, not from outside. Silence doesn’t mean not talking and not doing things; it means that you are not disturbed inside… There are moments when you think you’re…
You can find all of my “Root of the Problem” posts here. Be sure to leave your questions or personal experiences in the comments section. The Migraine Story Cathy had experienced headaches daily for years; in fact she really…
“Before you speak, stop, breathe, and consider if what you are about to say will improve upon the silence.” —Allan Lokos, Meditation Instructor, Author Consider: A time you may have spoken to soon. Possibly you can remember…
