I AM A CREATURE OF HABIT. Most nights after dinner, I predictably reach into the freezer where my stash of dark chocolate lives. I break off a square or two and relish in the temporary satisfaction of bitter and sweet. And too often, I become distracted with something else while eating my chocolate and forget […]
A MINDFUL SPRING
Published in March 28th, 2015
I am about to embark on a journey. Not one that takes me to a distant land or one that pulls me back into the past or projects me far into the future. Instead, I am heading on a journey that will continually arrive me back to the present moment. After nearly 10 years in […]
WELLNESS CHALLENGE #5: RANDOM KINDNESS
Published in October 10th, 2014
Today’s Challenge: PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS There is a delicious rush of energy that can surface and sparkle through the body when doing a kind deed for someone – especially when the kind deed is done anonymously. Altruistic behavior has been studied in scientific research with findings that indicate helping other improves mental health. […]
WELLNESS CHALLENGE #4: PAUSE
Published in October 9th, 2014
One of the strangest yet most important teachings I learned in naturopathic medical school was “First Do Nothing.” While the words have stuck with me over the years, I am only now just beginning to understand their significance. PAUSE creates an opportunistic space between our experience and our reaction to that experience. Allowing time and […]
WELLNESS CHALLENGE #3: TEA TIME
Published in October 8th, 2014
As easily as you can brew up wellness in a medicinal bath, you can steep up a symphony of flavors and aromatic delights in a simple cup of tea. The act of both preparing and drinking tea is a sacred ritual in many countries. In fact, traditional tea cups are designed without handles which require […]
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