Weekly Affirmation Card for April 10th – 16th
The image of “I honor my body’s wisdom” was inspired by a cat I spent time with when I used to housesit for a couple. The cat would lounge most of the day (because she was more of a night…
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The Extraordinary Benefits of Meditation
Meditation isn't a new concept. In fact, many cultures around the world practice some form of meditation. There are many fundamental differences in how it's performed, but the basic concepts behind meditation are shared by the different religions and cultures.…
6 Myths about Burnout
The fact that burnout is not a diagnosis, can leave some people skeptical of whether it really exists. In fact, Marissa Mayer, a former Google executive, went on record stating that she believed burnout does not exist. Instead, she believes…
Success in 12 Months: Managing Your Personal Time
Welcome back to the “Success in 12 Months” blog series! We’re now in the fourth and final week of Month 8, and the topic we’re working on together this month, which is time management. And this week, I want to…
Dream Decoding: The Stopped-Up Toilet
Hello, and welcome to the latest installment of Dream Decoding! I love working with dreams, as they are designed to tell us about situations in our lives, the challenges within those situations, and the best ways to resolve those challenges.…
Is Stress Normal?
Everywhere you turn these days, you see advice on how to reduce your stress levels. While stress seems to be something unwanted, is it actually normal? Your body has a natural defense system and does what it has to in…
Are You Ready to Put the Past Behind You?
[caption id="attachment_3582" align="alignright" width="208"] The "Moving On" card (also known as Green 8), from the Psychic Tarot Oracle Deck.[/caption] When the “Moving On” card washes up on the shore of your life, it is an indication of a departure, a…
James Himm Mitchell’s 6 Ways to Meditate in Today’s World
[caption id="attachment_3559" align="alignright" width="300"] On a recent "Super Soul Sunday," Oprah and Russell Simmons talked about developing a daily practice of meditation.[/caption] Last weekend, I watched a wonderful conversation between Oprah Winfrey and entrepreneur Russell Simmons on her program, "Super…
Feeling Stressed? Try Meditation
There is no doubt that stress is a huge issue for thousands of people today. In fact stress is often referred to as the silent killer. It can creep up on you and take hold of your life in devastating…
What is Wellness?
Wellness, simply defined, is the quality of life. Wellness is not a privilege of a select chosen few, but the right of everyone. It includes dimensions of physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and even occupational well-being. Wellness is a way…