Being grateful means opening our minds and our hearts, non-judgmentally, to learning in every situation and always being thankful for what life brings. We become able to feel a feeling such as sadness and at the same time be grateful for the richness of experience originating from a much deeper place. Fortunately, in my own life, as I sought out learning and
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To have a clear and focused mind is something most of us want in our lives, but find ourselves, instead, frequent victims of constant thought - of unrelenting planning, evaluating, rehearsing, rehashing – leaving us anything but clear and focused. Contrary to common thinking, discipline and other forceful attempts at creating clarity and calm only bring more
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During this morning's treadmill workout, I tuned in to NBC’s Today Show. Today's guest, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, an American physician, broadcast journalist and frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show and MSNBC, told a story about appreciating the moment. She said about eight years ago, when her son was very young, a butterfly landed on a bush nearby and he said
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"There is a saying in the Buddhist tradition: 'You can explore the universe looking for somebody who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and you will not find that person anywhere.'" Loving yourself and knowing how to do so is at the very core of well-being, joy and self-acceptance and is essential for creating a rich and
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Three Methods to Enhance Energy and Health We repeat this task over 20,000 times a day and breathing is one of the most important physical functions our bodies know to do. Yet most of us don’t get it right. We fail to reap the full benefits of this action. As Dr. Andrew Weil, MD, a well-known pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, says: “If I had to
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Six Steps to Gain Control of Unwanted Food Habits “She could never go back and make some of the details pretty. All she could do was move forward and make the whole beautiful.” ~Terri St. Cloud Emotional eating plays a large role in the epidemic of obesity in our country. We eat mindlessly most of the time. In addition to contributing to missing out on one
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“Idleness is not just a vacation, an indulgence or a vice; it is as indispensable to the brain as vitamin D is to the body” from The Busy Trap by Tim Krieder of The New York Times. Recently, I had the experience of working with a “busy” client who wanted to make an appointment with me to do some transformational work. She had no time this week…or next…she
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“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” Thich Nhat Hanh The idea of being mindful — being present, being more conscious of life as it happens — seems a bit impossible to many. But not only is it possible, it’s desirable for anyone wanting to achieve their goals and enjoy life more fully. Enjoying Life and Achieving Goals It may seem contradictory to those who
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Advice from a few experts We’ve all heard it said: "It’s easier said than done". Is this true for you when it comes to eating mindfully? Are you waiting for more clarity, more knowledge or simply some advice on getting unstuck? If so, I recommend taking a look at the following articles for inspiration, motivation, learning and, well, success. The authors
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Do you ever find yourself reaching for food when you’re not hungry? Do you eat out of: boredom, loneliness, frustration or other emotions? If so, does it leave you satisfied or feeling guilty and unfulfilled? Is it possible that your true hunger is for something deeper — something not related to food at all? To change mindless eating habits, we must become
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