Recovery
Trauma is a word heard frequently these days. Some say it is overused and debate the true definition, claiming the word should only be used for those who have suffered…
Trauma is a word heard frequently these days. Some say it is overused and debate the true definition, claiming the word should only be used for those who have suffered…
There is a saying: The times are urgent; let us slow down. What does this mean? When we feel pressured to act immediately to make some change in our lives…
On December 21st, we passed through the winter solstice, which marks the shortest day of the year; however, it also signals an increase in the amount of sunlight each day…
We live in a noisy world. With the internet and our cell phones always on, many of us are constantly plugged into voices and events from near and far. We…
Mindful writing, also called expressive writing, is a therapeutic writing process that has many benefits. It has been used in hospitals, homes, prisons, schools, and other settings. Research has shown…
As a meditator and mindfulness meditation teacher, I've learned that practicing mindfulness is not only about paying attention to what is happening here and now. It's also about discernment, about…
Our minds are usually filled with thoughts. And these thoughts can carry us away with all kinds of associations. We're usually planning or fearing the future or dwelling on the…
"Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow..."—Kurt Vonnegut There is little in life that doesn't require creativity. Even if we…
I am a fluid, ever-changing work in progress. In Tibetan, sentient beings, conscious creatures that can have both positive and negative experiences, are called drowa, translated as 'migrating creatures.' That…
Everything must change; nothing stays the same. All things pass away, but new things are constantly being born. Life goes on in a continual flow. Einstein said that energy can…