Neuroplasticity There is much evidence about positive psychology and our ability to change our thinking. Neuroplasticity, brain change, is a growing field, recognized as a critical way to help people feel better about themselves and live a more positive life. This suggest that there is a system to retrain your mind. Consider this- Every time [...]
I was climbing a small mountain the other day, I felt unsettled, and the world felt unsettled. When I feel this I wonder, ‘Is it me?’, or am I picking up ‘stuff’ from out there? Do you ever wonder this? Sometimes I don’t feel good about life, even without good reason, and I can’t blame [...]
“Life is complex. Each one of us must make his own path through life. There are no self-help manuals, no formulas, no easy answers. The right road for one is the wrong road for another…The journey of life is not paved in blacktop; it is not brightly lit, and it has no road signs. It [...]
Do you ever feel like you’re not getting anywhere? Maybe you keep trying something, wanting a certain result, but all the effort seems for naught. Feels discouraging, or maybe like you’re wasting time? Have no fear, maybe you are just stopped! Whatever it was that you were doing, you just stopped. Stopped moving forward or [...]
'Carpe Diem', seize the day. How often have you heard this saying? Living by this, you are inadvertently aligning with what is most important to you, making the most of the present time. Is it being with your family and friends? Maybe travel or building something, or perhaps time in the natural world exploring or doing [...]
Chapter I I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost... I am hopeless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. Chapter II I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I [...]
My tendency in nature is to wander. Paths are good for getting from one point to another, but wandering allows for exploration outside of a linear, defined line. As we go through life, we sometimes need to follow a path, maybe a highway, to get where we want to get to. Do I continue to [...]
Self-care is especially critical in this time. How, might you ask, can you care for your well-being when you are isolated at home, can't do the things you normally do, or are worried about how you will pay bills or what the future might bring? Here are ideas that take little time and can help [...]
Do you notice the shift in your body as the days begin to lengthen and warm? We are part of nature, so if you pay attention you might notice that your body and spirit reflects the cycles of the season. To do this, notice your energy levels, notice how your senses are waking up, perhaps [...]
The Holiday Season is a stressful time. Many people spend more money than they have, eat much more than their bodies need, and are overwhelmed with all the expectations and demands that come at this time of year. Over-indulgences lead to debt, excessive weight and regretful actions! Then, we pay the price during the coming [...]
