Meditation 101
Meditation – A simple, fast way to reduce stress We can all do with less stress in these days. Here’s an article from the Mayo Clinic on using mediation to lower your stress levels. You can get started with only a few […]
Mindfulness and Meditation
discussion of mindfulness and meditation along with books and apps
Getting Old Is Not For Sissies
We all get old, well many of us anyway if we are lucky and take care of ourselves. We start down a path that has some unknowns and twists and turns as well as some potholes. One can take it in stride or fight every step of the way. Things we used to take for
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Thinking Doesn’t Have To Be So Hard
Thinking doesn’t have to feel so hard. WSJ April 27, 2024 Michaeleen Doucleff As a college student 25 years ago, Andrew Westbrook struggled to stay focused in class. He certainly had the capacity to concentrate; he could do it intensely when he really loved a topic. “When you’re totally engrossed in a good book, thinking
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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
(A summary from the book summary reader, Headway) We are the architects of our lives – we create our reality from early in life and can influence it to create a new one. The key is in our subconscious mind which with good thoughts can produce beauty and with dark thoughts attract difficulties. What we
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Wu-Wei – a 2000 Year Old Chinese Philosophy
Hustle, speed to get things done, push-push-push can have a toxic effect on people. We Wei (pronounced woo way) can help with a more balanced approach and is part of Taoism. The term translates as non-action or effortless action. It’s not saying sit back or be a slacker. What it considers is an approach that
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52 Small Changes For The Mind
The book covers one thing to focus on each week. If we make small changes slowly, the will more likely stick with us. It’s hard to get rid of bad habits, but much easier to replace it with better habits. Each week has a suggestion as to why this focus is beneficial and recommendations
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Fifteen Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Happier
There are lots of things going on these days to drag us down: inflation, Ukraine war, North Korea, climate issues, increasing crime, more people disconnected from work, political strife, old emotional injuries and so on. Much of this is out of our control and dwelling on it will not improve our moods. If you are
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50 Rules for life from a Stoic’s point of view
50 rules for life from the Stoics (Daily Stoic website) Focus on what you can control Control how you respond. How do you respond to things? Ask yourself, is this essential? Do I need to do it? Are you meditating on your mortality? Value your time more than money. You can’t earn more time.
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Five Habits to Prevent Cognitive Decline
5 Habits to Add to Your Day to Prevent Cognitive Decline While some decline in cognitive ability is considered a normal part of aging, there are a number of practices that help prevent age-related cognitive decline. Here we focus on five habits to incorporate into your daily routine to improve brain health and prevent cognitive
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The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your mood, improve your sleep, and help you deal with depression, anxiety, stress, and more? If you have trouble getting going, join a friend. You can encourage each other. What
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