Reaching out…

August 25, 2014 by
Patch-Adams-12

"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." ~ Robin Williams Some time has passed, and we continue to stand in awe as the number of new calls shows us how tragedy and loss can motivate others to find courage to reach out for help.  Our hearts continue to extend to Robin's soul, his family and friends, and to others who experience emotional pain and suffering every single day...there is a light at the end of the tunnel and emotional transformation is possible with support and hard work. Fame, lack of privacy, and other factors we may never understand prevent many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Addictions/Recovery, Depression, Inspiration, Mental Wellness, Motivation

Happiness Is A Choice

July 19, 2014 by
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Many go through life blaming others and complaining about circumstances that prevent them from being happy. I hear phrases such as “My boss made me so mad” or “My son makes me so frustrated.” Or “The traffic jam I got stuck in made me so angry.” We cannot control external circumstances or other people, we can only control our reactions to them. In truth, no one has that power to make you feel in a certain way unless you allow feelings to surface. As soon as you feel frustration or irritation bubbling up in a situation, stop and reflect on what you’re feeling. Visualize yourself on the beach at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adjustment/Transition, Depression, Inspiration, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Motivation, Spiritual Health Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

What’s Yoga Got To With It?

July 16, 2014 by
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Everything! Yoga has become a trendy catchall term for flexibility and stretching. But yoga is really about living life to the fullest and developing a lifestyle that is balanced and integrated. Doing yoga postures/asanas may well improve flexibility but the true impact of yoga goes far beyond the notion of exercise. Yoga provides a vehicle to learn lessons that can carry over into everyday experiences. The practice of yoga does not stop on the yoga mat. Having been trained by world-renowned Yogi Master Gurudev Amrit Desai, I’ve learned—and teach--how to carry the calming, mindful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Integrative Wellness, Stress/Anxiety, Yoga Tagged With: , , , ,

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Integrative Relaxation

July 13, 2014 by
Peggy.meditation

It is easy to get lost in time dwelling on the past (what happened, what should have or could have happened) or worrying about the future (what's going to happen).  When we get caught up in the past or future, we are not able to enjoy NOW.  We believe one key to living life joyfully is finding the delicate balance of mindfully staying present in the moment while also keeping the bigger picture in mind. Mindfulness basically refers to the ability to stay present and aware of each moment without judgment, fear, regret, or anxiety.  Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breath, Depression, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Spiritual Health, Stress/Anxiety