“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~Albert Einstein As we approach Thanksgiving this week, it’s a good time to consider the the value of gratitude in your life and the miracle that is your life. As Fred Rogers of Mister …
Healthcare Paradigm Shift: Use of Ancient Healing Techniques
A few years ago when I asked an audience how many people did a meditation practice on a daily basis or knew what Reiki was – very few would raise their hands. I am pleasantly surprised to now observe more hands rising when I ask about meditation, or other ancient healing techniques (like Reiki). More people are seeking alternative healing …
Community is the Key to Success!
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 …
Enjoy Your Smoothie Fix Today
Let’s face it. Our lives can be crazy with jammed packed schedules and difficulties finding time to make healthy and nutritional meals. If simply for the sake of convenience and pure enjoyment, I thought it might be fun to explore the latest as it relates to healthy (and even not-so-healthy) smoothies. I began my journey by learning of 20 healthy …
Love Actually
“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 – …
Celebrating Spiritual Literacy in this Magical Season
To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a wild flower. To hold infinity in the palm of your Hand and eternity in an hour. ~William Blake Since the dawn of day, mankind has always searched for the deeper meaning in life and the world around us. Ancient cultures used the seasonal changes and the …
Recognizing and Supporting Family Caregivers
“Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.” Tia Walker, author Think back on your life for a moment. When in your life did you have to dig deep into your reserves to face another day? For many of us, it is likely a time that required us to care for another person. It might be our …
Mindfulness Mondays: Staying in the Present
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 …
Eclipsed by the Moon, Sun and Personal Enlightenment
Yesterday the Moon, 239,000 miles away, blocked from American’s view the Sun, just 92 million miles away! Did you see it? If so, you likely had the same reaction I did of being in complete awe. I was fascinated as the Moon passed over the Sun, blocking the sunlight, and then reverted back again almost in the blink of an …
Entering into the Silence…
“He who attempts to act and do things for others or for the world without deepening his own self-understanding, freedom, integrity and capacity to love, will not have anything to give others.” Thomas Merton, Contemplation in a World of Action The other day I held a meditation group at the office. In advance of the group meeting, I planned …