Get Slow

11.01.13
8:00am

There is more to life than increasing its speed. -Gandhi Who doesn’t feel as if there aren’t enough hours in the day? We rush through the day, running here and there, and end up exhausted. Somehow these days full of duties, obligations and busyness have begun to build up and become our lives. We spend…
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Why Forgiveness Helps You Heal

09.01.13
8:00am

Have you ever downed an entire package of chips, crackers, or cookies?  Ate pizza or cake until you felt sick?  Drank more coffee or wine than your body wanted? Do you remember how you were feeling at the time? I ask because sometimes we overeat to help distract us from emotional pain.  Think about it…
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Try Something New

07.01.13
8:00am

Summer is finally in full force, and the living is easy!  Do you notice in summertime how everything seems promising?  The plants are in full bloom and the sun feels glorious on your skin.  The longer days give you boundless energy, making you feel like it’s possible to achieve all your desires and dreams.  Why…
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Eating While Distressed

05.11.13
8:00am

I have a big confession.  Last week was not a good food week. I was preparing for my first full semester that involved a boatload of pre-reading on physiology. Yikes! I was also deep into writing my first academic paper in over 20 years. Another yikes! Needless to say I was stressed out! You can…
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“Awarness Cures.” – Fritz Perls

03.01.13
8:00am

I hope many of you accepted my invitation to participate in Deepak Chopra’s 21-Day Meditation Challenge on Perfect Health.  Has one centering thought resonated with you more than any other? I really love this centering thought:  “With awareness, I create healthy habits.” You could put the emphasis on any of these words:  “With awareness, I…
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The Perfect Time for Peace and Quiet

02.10.13
8:00am

Winter can be a really tough season for many. Besides the fact it’s cold and dark, it’s also a time when we usually have to work hard to counter the urge to just snuggle up on the couch with a book and a cup of tea. Call me in April! I would normally see this…
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A Resolution to Feel Good About

01.01.13
8:00am

What would your life be like if you resolved to focus on feeling good for the next year? Isn’t that more compelling than resolving to losing weight, exercising more, or eating better? Feeling good allows for so many more possibilities to feed your mind, body, and soul. So, what would make you feel good? What…
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