Recently, I read an interview with author Danielle LaPorte where she stated that she never speaks meanly to herself. “Not ever.” This blew my mind. Because even though I write regularly about practicing self-compassion and embracing ourselves, I still struggle with harsh self-talk. I’m guessing you do, too. It might...
Read MoreIn the Soto Zen tradition, emphasis is placed on ethical or mindful acts in everyday practice. This Earth Day practice held at Green Gulch Farm and Zen Center in Northern California is offered to benefit all beings. A Buddhist practice center is distinct from other rural...
Read MoreThis week’s research dive found lasting effects from a spiritual encounter, reasons to try curcumin, and why having a happy spouse can help you live longer. Encountering the Divine Many of us have felt it—a deeply spiritual experience that moves us to our very core. Sometimes it...
Read MoreWhen life goes sideways on you, it's helpful to remember that one of the most powerful tools we have to affect many layers of our health is already happening within us. When my kids were little and a moment would get overly chaotic, one of my...
Read MoreWill CBD help relieve the pain of arthritis? Can CBD help with joint pain? New research suggests so. An estimated 54 million Americans suffer from arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation, making it the most common cause of disability. Adding to the challenges faced by sufferers, it’s...
Read MoreHow can CBD help you with anxiety and is it safe? Anxiety disorders, a group of mental-health issues, affects about 18 percent of the adult American population, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The organization reports that these disorders, which can include general...
Read MoreCan CBD oil help you get some much-needed sleep? If you toss at night, glowering at the clock in frustration, you’re not alone. About 60 percent of Americans have insomnia a few nights per week, if not more often. This can be caused by stress, illness,...
Read MoreHere are three spiritual and holistic techniques that you can use to help you with SAD ↓ by Ayurveda Next Door – November 13, 2016 ↓ ↓ In countries where there is limited sunshine during the winter, people can suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD). SAD usually starts in the fall and begins to...
Read More↓ Therapeutic horseback riding helps veterans with PSTD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can happen to anyone who has been exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violation, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. For veterans, this is a national public health...
Read MoreTapping into the wisdom of “prey” species. ↓ ♠ Long before I became a brain surgeon, I fell in love with horses—one of the ultimate “prey” species. Nowadays, I spend a large part of my time not so much training horses but teaching people through horses. I think...
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