According to Robert A. Emmons, professor of psychology at UC Davis, California, and a leading scientific expert on the science of gratitude, the practice of gratitude can improve your physical and psychological health, lower blood pressure, improve immune function and heart health, enhance empathy, reduce aggression, help you sleep better, improve your self-esteem, and increase…
Details“…If you’re not looking at the shadows, if you’re not looking at what is subconsciously running through the tape in your mind… telling yourself you’re not good enough, you’re not worthy enough, you’re not smart enough, you’re not enough… if you’re not conscious of that, then you end up acting out of that belief system,…
DetailsI have noticed lately that if I am unclear or in conflict with myself in any way, that it is more difficult to move forward effectively and/or accomplish things in a timely manner. When I was younger, I had lots of energy to burn, which also meant I had the ability to override or ignore…
Details“Your mind is the garden, your thoughts are the seeds, the harvest can either be flowers or weeds.” -William Wordsworth I love this little quote because when I see myself as the gardener of my mind, I feel inspired and empowered. I feel inspired because I am reminded that I can grow beautiful flowers by planting seeds of positivity and then nourishing…
DetailsIn under six minutes, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains the story of growth and protection, and how these biological responses impact the evolution of humanity on a global scale. Cells, like people, collectively cooperate for growth and to thrive. However, when fear overrides consciousness, we stay in protection mode to survive. Our system can only move…
DetailsAs far back as I can remember, I have been searching for my sense of self, a sense of value and purpose. For whatever reason, I experienced a lot of confusion around this topic when I was growing up. I can remember being told I was this or that, but often it lead to more…
DetailsIn this one-minute animated video clip, Dr. Bruce Perry briefly lays out the six core strengths for healthy child development. He explains how the brain develops from infancy through childhood into adolescence, and how the acquisition of new capabilities is built upon the attainment of the core functions. He goes on to talk about how…
DetailsSitting at an outdoor cafe recently, I overheard a conversation at a nearby table that I feel is worth repeating. Actually, the conversation was between two people from different tables. The conversation started when a woman who was in her late fifties was having a conversation on her cell phone. All we heard was, “I…
DetailsLast night on my evening walk, I met two young men. One was in his early twenties and the other was in his late twenties. As we stood in the local historical cemetery talking, both revealed they hadn’t finished high school: a label that had crippled both of them. One said he hadn’t finished high…
DetailsIn this entertaining and educational short video clip by Dr. Bruce Lipton, he describes how the human brain is akin to the musical conductor of our body’s biology. Our body’s biology is like a symphony, with our organ systems being the orchestra. The conductor— our brain—has the role of coordinating these systems so they work…
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