Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University found that people’s self-reported stress levels have increased 10%-30% in the last three decades. This is not good because high stress has been linked to a large range of health conditions including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes, according to the Mayo Clinic. So what can we do?…
Winter is the time when all of nature takes a deep breath and goes inward. It is a time for self-reflection, deep healing, changing of perceptions, and gaining clarity about who we are and what wants to be born through us in the spring. It is during this winter cycle that many people make News…
This short, very concise video clip from the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB!) Instructional Guide is a great reminder of how our emotions let us know when we are making a wrong choice. For those who are unfamiliar with the I Create What I Believe! Program, endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton and based on…
When my son was young I spent many an hour watching Mister Rogers with him. I loved Mister Roger’s slow and easy manner, his clear intention to instill great values, and strong self-esteem in young minds. I also loved seeing the many wonderful ways he conveyed his core statements: “There is only one you!” “I…
Imagine how different your day, or life, might be if everyone you met saw your full potential and inspired and encouraged you to fulfill that potential, instead of judging you or measuring you against some standard they hold in their mind. Michelangelo has been quoted saying that inside every block of stone or marble dwells…
Sitting on the bench for many years watching both my son and daughter play baseball and soft ball, I must have heard coaches say at least a thousand times, “Keep your eye on the ball!” I feel this phase can apply to many situations in life. When we let our minds wander, feel powerless, judge,…
Do you often see the cup as being half-empty instead of the half-full? Are you more focused on things that make you sad instead of things that make you happy? If the answer is yes, then you might have some inaccurate beliefs that are distorting your perceptions, as in the comic above. If you want…
I have come to the conclusion that nature is my best friend and teacher. It mirrors me, supports me, and constantly provides me with guidance if I am awake enough to hear it speak. Just going for a walk can clear my head, sooth the sadness in my heart, and lift weight off my shoulders.…
What makes you laugh? What makes you feel wildly alive inside? What brings joy to the “kid” in you? It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of handling adult responsibilities, but if you forget to feed the kid inside of you, you might find yourself feeling overwhelmed and unable to function…