When I was growing up my mother often tried to end battles between siblings by saying, “Peace begins at home.” In those situations she was referring to peace in the house. I think the statement is accurate, but I actually think “home” refers to our body. When there is peace and harmony within us we…
DetailsIt is not the cards we are dealt that decide our happiness; it is how we respond to the situation. Every turn of the road we have an opportunity to view ourselves as a victim or choose to be the hero in our own life. This is not something imaginary. As the Molecules of Emotion…
DetailsTechnology has helped give non-traditional learners a more level playing field, but the understanding or appreciation of what these unique minds can offer society remains an unknown to most people. I am a very non-traditional learner. When I was younger I was one of the children who was falling through the cracks. No one really…
DetailsAre you bored? Do you believe that boredom is part of life and you need to endure it? Or are you aware that boredom, like confusion, discontentment and frustration are signals from your body saying the current situation, your approach to the situation, or your belief about the situation is not good for your biology.…
DetailsWe all know that feeling of contentment that can wash over us when we are at peace with life and ourselves. Many of us are also familiar with that feeling of wanting to jump out of our skin or react with behavior that is neither constructive nor conscious. Where could this disparity of such opposite…
DetailsImagine how different the world would be if all children learned that they were brilliant beyond belief and they were encouraged to discover how their mind worked the best. We are all aware that school districts have faced repeated budget cuts. We are also aware that our teachers are required to teach more academic content,…
DetailsWe all want our children to have happy, healthy and successful lives, but I think it is obvious that more testing and more pressure is not the answer. What could be a solution in this fast paced ever-changing world we now live in? In our complex world, it is easy to get caught up in…
DetailsWhen parents and teachers talk about the need for good self-esteem, they usually mean that children should have “good feelings” about themselves. For young children, this also refers to the degree they feel accepted and valued by the adults and peers who are important to them. A child with a healthy sense of self-esteem feels…
DetailsWhat can we do when we find ourselves getting overly stressed? The simple answer is simple– stop, look and listen. It doesn’t matter it you are a student struggling to understand a problem, a parent trying to make ends meet or a senior citizen trying to remember where they left their car keys. The answer…
DetailsAfter many years of experimentation and study I have come to realize that the creative process can have profound restorative benefits for the body, mind and spirit of an individual. I have also discovered that you don’t have to expensive art supplies, excessive art training or to be the next Leonardo Di Vinci to reap…
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