Below you'll find a list of all posts from April, 2018
We are all living in an unprecedented time where we are seeking the Truth. What are the real facts of a situation? How do we learn what is truthful about a particular scenario? It can feel daunting to determine what is the best resource to find the facts, to discern what’s real and to believe what is being told to us. If your …
While the 1970s brought us a host of interesting cultural artefacts, among them bell-bottoms, platform shoes, the Vietnam War, and roller rinks, the “Me” decade brought with it one notable event. In 1969, John McConnell, a peace activist, proposed to the National UNESCO Conference a global day of celebration of our planet’s beauty and to foster peace on Earth. Earth …
In the early to mid-1970’s, Dr. Herbert Benson, Harvard Medical School professor of mind/body medicine, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital, writes in his book, The Relaxation Response, about a simple practice of counteracting the flight-or-flight response. The Relaxation Response practice in the book outlines nine steps, but the essential elements are the use of a …
I am often asked to speak to various groups and organizations on wellness, ancient healing approaches and on self-care techniques. During the presentation, I will pause to ask those in attendance how they find their centeredness or balance. Do you know the audience’s number one response? Invariably, their response is “being out in nature.” It’s my favorite place as well! …
