Trauma and the Nervous System

This very informative video talks about the rise in the number of people today who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and chronic Health disorders. With this in mind, I think it would be a good idea to explore why this might be happening, how it may be impacting our well-being and how to resolve…

Conflict

Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…

Difficult

When I was much younger and things didn’t magically fall into place I would push harder, try to endure, and stay on task. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn’t. Then later in life when I experience a very serious head injury everything changed. All of a sudden, I was no longer able to override…

Champion

Video from KarmaTube This inspiring video reminded me of the impact a good and devoted teacher can have on child’s life. Rita Pierson, a teacher with more than 40 years of experience, talks about the value and importance of human connection (relationships) in a kid’s education. She believes that if most kids grew up not…

Quiet or Silent

As far back as I can remember I have been fascinated by stillness. Stillness is different than the absence of noise. In stillness there exists a richness where you can delve into the fabric and meaning of the moment or life. Everything I do or create is an extension of that stillness and my desire…

Supportive

Video from KarmaTube This short animation video speaks clearly and poetically to what so many of us have or continue to go through these days with quarantines, lock-downs and stay-at-home orders. It tells us to “Lean into loneliness—and know you’re not alone in it.” It also reminds us that we are all connected and with…