Proper alignment and attunement of the energies of body, mind and spirit provides us with a clear and present awareness. This awareness allows us to know what is good for ourselves, as well as to attract those things that assist us to be happy and healthy. We can become more conscious of what robs us of our natural healthy state and eliminate the sources of our struggles. Instead of learning just ...
Can Compassion Help Lower Crime?
Is there a link between compassion and crime? As I listened to an NPR story about the drop in violent crime for the fourth consecutive year, I wondered if this is a reflection of society becoming more community-oriented, compassionate, caring and kind. I see more and more evidence of this every day every day. Yes, there are still those who don’t have a clue and continue to operate under old ...
Heart Benefits
As we use a well developed heart focus to our world we bring calmness to emotional turmoil, and often spontaneously have realizations that lead to greater understanding, meaning, resolution or healing of problems. These realizations come easily, effortlessly and often lead in a new direction that is much more beneficial than if they had solely relied on the lower mind to problem solve and try to ...
Conquering the “Work” Paradox
Today, Labor Day, 2011, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of work. Most times when I hear about work it is in a negative context such as: "Ugh! I have to go to work." Or "No, I can’t do that, I have to work today." Or one’s spirit is a bit deflated and resigned to: "I wish I could join you but I have to work." Sometimes I hear people looking forward to the future: "I can’t ...
Are There Benefits of Gratitude?
It turns out that there are many benefits to feeling and expressing gratitude that extend beyond the momentary "feel good". Studies have found that people who practice gratitude on a regular experience fewer physical aches and pains, have a stronger immune responses, tend toward lower blood pressure and get better sleep. In adddition, there are psychological benefits that include more positive ...
Gratitude and Kindness: What is Your Experience?
A question that crosses my mind from time to time is---Do acts of kindness arise out of feelings of gratitude and appreciation or do acts of kindness help create an inner experience of gratitude/appreciation? Who benefits most from kindness/generosity....the giver or receiver? What do you think? What has your experience been? Love to hear in the comment box below! ...
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