Many of us are tired or burned out; here’s how to restore ourselves for good. I recently became a mother (a year and a half ago, to be exact). Before that,…
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Indulging the Totally Selfish Joys of Selfless Giving
November 12, 2012Here’s the science behind creating a chain reaction of goodness Though economists and grumps have long argued to the contrary, many spiritual traditions teach us that, at our core, we…
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Self-Compassion Outweighs Self-Esteem for Resilience & Empowerment
July 13, 2011Do you ever find that you are hard on yourself? Recent research suggests that self-criticism can have deleterious effects whereas self-compassion is key to resilience and empowerment.For a more detailed account, see my recent article from Spirituality …
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PLAY!! It’s good for you:)
June 10, 2011It’s ironic that animals continue to play throughout their adult lives, yet we rational humans often don’t. Submerged in the responsibilities of life, the seriousness of world affairs, and the demands of work, we often forget to play at all. Yet both…
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Service, it Does You SO good!
November 15, 2010Ever wonder why you feel so good when you do something for someone else. Or why you feel uplifted when you witness someone helping another person? There’s now lots of research to tell you why.See my article in Spirituality & Health magazine&…
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How Shifting the Body Can Change the Mind
October 15, 2010In difficult or stressful times, it’s nearly impossible to will ourselves into a state of relaxation or happiness. If the mind itself is in a state of turmoil, how can it be the means by which we achieve peace? New research developed in the field of “e…
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Most of us take our breath for granted without realizing that it is an amazing tool for peace of mind and well-being.For more details, see my article in Spirituality & Health magazine March 2010.