Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Mind”
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 …
In studying and exploring the ancient healing practices of the Native American traditions, I have always appreciated the focus on one key aspect to an individual’s healing — community. Many in the Native American traditions, as well as other ancient healing practices, believe that a person who feels a deep sense of connection to their family, friends and community has a …
My heart broke with the recent traumatic news from Parkland, Florida. The statistics alone are shocking. Over 170 schools in the United States have experienced similar situations since the Columbine High School shootings with 18 schools just this year. Now our children – the students – are seeking to elevate the discussion to seek some resolutions. They have planned several national walk out …
Humans are social creatures. There’s no question about it. From our earliest days, as hunter-gatherers out in the wild, we survived and thrived as a species because we cooperated with one another. This cooperation has become so ingrained our beings, that separation from others can be intensely harmful. In this week’s article, I’d like to delve into the root of …
“Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion’s starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don’t see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it’s not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it’s always there – …
There’s no question that our geography defines how we experience a good portion of our lives. From the places you live and have lived, to the culture that surrounds you, and to how societies work with one another in order to reach common goals. These have profound implications on our lives through small personal changes accumulating into compound effects, or …
“Some folks got a light around them that shine for other peoples. I think that maybe some of them was in tunnels, and in that tunnel, maybe the only light they had was inside of them. And then, even long after they escaped that tunnel… They still be shining for everybody else.” Clareece “Precious” Jones In the 2009 …
In August, I posted an article on how to calm the “monkey mind” during meditation. The article explored the chatter that often happens while entering into a meditative state. It offered tips on how to alleviate the mind’s chatter. After posting the article, several readers reached out to me stating they didn’t understand how to start a meditation, forget worrying about the …
Mindfulness Mondays happens every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at Four Directions Wellness. At noon, people from the community join at the office for an hour of complimentary meditation and inner reflection. All are welcome! This is Boring! As you were reading that first paragraph, you might have found that you were thinking – “this is boring.” Or …
Just two days ago, we came together as a country to celebrate what unites us. People joined together for picnics, baseball games, apple pie and fireworks at dark to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Many of us had our American flags flying, a poignant reminder of what brings us together and of what also originally brought our Founding Fathers together when …
