You're constantly moving along a discover-defend axis in your daily life, as your brain scans for threats to defend against and rewards to seek out and discover. When this happens, it can be daunting to let go more so when you reflect on the sacrifices you have made to get …

Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people. However, persistent envious feelings contribute greatly to depression, global feelings of dissatisfaction, and unhappiness and wreak havoc on our relationships. Milked on the spot, they spend their whole lives virtually immobilized. I almost …

Experiment with having a very gentle smile on your face as you do the breathing space, no matter how you feel. This occurred mainly because of his efforts to teach me about relationships, more than my ability to actually step into one in an emotional way. Just remember that essential …

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But if either of you isn't willing to play along, well, ol' mate resentment will be knocking on the door before long. Meditation teachers urge you to become aware of this constantly ongoing dance. Call a friend, work out, read your favorite article, or watch a funny movie to distract …

I want to get rid of the garbage in the Mississippi River, Chad said. The solution: Work on your self-esteem and learn that the only approval you need is your own approval. The recommended fiber intake per day should be 25 to 30 grams. The origins of the problems could …

You want to be in a state of flow--moving lighting fast while relaxed. Chodron, an American Buddhist monk, is a prolific writer. On somewhat of a shoestring budget, Rob and I had thrown a wedding in 1988 that I'd always wanted a chance to improve upon. Tune in and notice …

If consciousness is fundamental and the brain is simply a lens through which consciousness is experienced, then shouldn't other brained beings (like animals) have similar abilities? Ask yourself, What is the legacy that I will leave? Also, some comforters are half thick and half thin, and there are mattress pads …

An example of a static stretch is when you bend at the waist and reach for your toes, holding the position steady for a certain number of seconds. having a hard time shifting from an Army career to this one. Even the most permanent of possessions, belonging to the most …

The second-oldest part of the brain is the limbic brain, which all mammals have; They often rely on the scouting report of others and find out--too late--I knew I never should have listened to him. She learns to disconnect her mind from its sources in the body and from her …

You can volunteer, go to a lecture series, sign up for a class, campaign for someone running for office, fund-raise for something you believe in, join a meet-up, go to a play, take an exercise class, or attend a service at your house of worship. Our yoga, the yoga for …

The reason is that parents believe they know better than their children what and how much they should eat. She always listened to students, not with just an ear, but with both eyes, reflecting back their feelings. But that steady and relentless upward trajectory has been punctuated by steep ascents …

Sometimes the crown chakra has a more white-silver or gold-silver hue to it. Who in the crowd actually makes you feel at your best? Now come up with as many Not Always and Not Everything causes as you can for the problem. I did nearly 130,000 miles in that …

When the suffering eventually subsides, as it always does, the ensuing shared sense of calm--or in the case of childbirth--success, can be beautiful, even exhilarating. The day before my presentation, I was in an elevator with a group of people (most wearing the company's badge). It is irrefutable that we …

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When our emotional energy is not flowing, then taking any of these steps can be quite challenging. We've had the honor to watch this journey with you. These everyday acts that we often do quite mindlessly can exhibit a lack of awareness, or ignorance. What I mean is that feeling …

If you feel uncomfortable with free time, you might find breaks stressful due to a strong urge to keep busy. Because nature doesn't like a vacuum, once you remove the negative thoughts an opening occurs. And psychosomatic does not mean imaginary, a common misconception. I retraced the greatest stories ever …

Even though my doctor told me that I could end up in a wheelchair due to the damage I had done to my back and that my life would be changed forever, I resisted the idea of seeing a psychologist for weeks. Simplifying is staying with what is essential and …

I physically felt more space was in the room, more air to breathe. I always wanted to see if the things that I was learning could help me The greatest value of one's life is to know your self-worth. This difference clearly maps into issues such as portion size. Even …

I'll never forget the vulnerable, uncertain glare this man would give me whenever I started to ask him a question--a look that captured a deep-rooted sense of worthlessness and the expectation of another psychic blow from the outside world: "You mean you just sit around at home all day and …

Ajahn Amaro, a British dharma teacher, said, That which is threatening to ego is liberating to the heart. Remember to wipe gently because the skin around the eyes is very delicate. As the above story shows, once we notice our pattern and understand what triggers our behavior in a given …

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Later, in the cafeteria, he and his friend were trading good-natured insults, and his friend said to him something to the effect of, Sure, you can dunk, but I bet you couldn't clear six feet six in the high jump. You have the resources to clear the debris from your …

I think motivations matter, so well-intended lies, though eponymously intentional, are still just mere lies. If you can change top-down processing, then it's more than just a minor reframe in the way you look at something, as you would see in CBT. We are going to look at the role …

When fear comes up in your life, fully feel and experience it. The unseen and heretofore unsung biology of love affects everything you feel, think, do, and become. As long as I was wearing that uniform, I was out there to put people away. Black Onyx absorbs other people's negative …

However, a troubled marriage doesn't mean your life is over or your chance for happiness is gone. Since cancer is essentially the unregulated growth of cells, it would seem prudent to eliminate any unnecessary exposure to growth-promoting compounds. At the end of the day, this is what affects your productivity …