“To begin by always thinking of love as an action rather than a feeling is one way in which anyone using the word in this manner automatically assumes accountability and responsibility.” ~ bell hooks Love, love, love. All you need is love. ~ The Beetles (1967) I will always love you. ~ Whitney Houston (1992) My Endless Love. ~ Lionel …
Meditation, Meditation, Meditation…
It’s like a buzz word. But WHAT is it really? Why would you want to meditate? A decade ago meditation to me felt like a prison in which I HAD to produce some kind of amazing thought, reaction, or peace and solitude in my mind. The idea of sitting and doing nothing except trying not to think about something had me …
Is It Better to Give or Receive?
This is the time of gift GIVING right? But, is it really better to give than to receive? I think receiving sometimes take a back seat to giving, for all the wrong reasons. Let me explain… Have you ever put a lot of thought into a gift, given it to that special someone, only to be disappointed by a less than enthusiastic nod from the receiver? We repeat that scenario …
Yoga Helps Improve Focus and Mental Clarity
Yoga Tip: Use balancing postures to sharpen your focus and mental clarity. An article I recently read struck a chord with me. It pointed out how our mind is one of the resources we rely on most to navigate our life and possibly the one we take most for granted. “If you think about it you’ll realize that it’s true. …
Five Tips for a Healthy Low Back
This season can be hard on the low back…especially if you don’t have a snow blower. I’ve already shoveled more snow this year than all of last year combined. Utah is having a stellar snow year! If your low back is irritated and inflamed, here are some timely tips to keep your back feeling strong and healthy. Maintain equivalency. In …
Top 5 Life-Affirming Practices
I’m here in St. George at the Huntsman Senior Games supporting my man in his quest to be the fastest biker over 50 competing against top cyclists in the state of Utah and from around the country. He’s pretty darn fast! How does he do it? Single minded focus and great determination. He has what I call self-discipline (see definition …
Self Discipline = Serving Your Highest Good
I’m writing this blog from my outside office as I bask in the last warm rays of the sun and watch them slowly sink below the west mountains before giving way to the cool fall evening. I pause… reflect…and move on with my thoughts about self-discipline… Self-discipline has always been a wrestling match between what I want to do and …
Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind, Manifest Your Dreams…
Four out of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga are directly related to meditation and the remaining four are supporting elements. This isn’t by coincidence! When our minds are constantly cluttered with monkey mind jargon it’s nearly impossible to create focused forward momentum. Instead we get stuck in the “doing” or “having things a certain way”, and “in a certain order” mentality. …
Staying Mindful During the Hectic Holiday Season…
Take a Break – it doesn’t have to be big or long, just meaningful. Go to the movies with a friend, or snuggle up with your favorite video. Take a hot lavender bath with Epson’s salt or Sea salt. Connect – Treat yourself to an hour conversation with your spouse over lunch or schedule some one-on-one time with a family …
What Can You Eliminate?
I just got my “Costco Connection” August 2011 Issue in the mail a few days ago. In browsing I came across a great article by Dr. Robert J. Leon that struck a chord with me and made me think of ways I can improve my health and wellness. In the article he answers a common question posed by many of …
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