Need more incentive to meditate? A recent study measured positive changes in brain regions associated with memory, empathy, and stress after just 8 weeks of daily meditation practice.
Read MoreI greatly appreciated Jon Stewart’s touching and honest commentary regarding the impact the Arizona shooting had on our country. Although people are tempted to blame politicians, let’s not make this a political event. Let’s put our energy into things that would be of benefit to those who were harmed by this tragedy, rather than waste energy churning anger and blame. Let’s focus on the amazing kindness and heroics witnessed during this event that are a testament to our unity of spirit, rather than focus on things that divide us.
Read MoreYou’ve got to watch this witty and poignant talk by Brené Brown, a University of Houston professor who studies human connection. She found those who are happiest in relationships are those who are willing to feel vulnerable and admit that they are imperfect.
Read MoreHow do you get through traumatic grief around the holidays, especially if a holiday marks the anniversary of a traumatic loss? Discover some effective strategies in this post.
Read MoreBlue Christmas celebrations serve to give people an outlet for grief and hope for the future. Many people who have attended these services say they help to ease their pain because they recieve support and realize they are not alone.
Read MoreAre the Chilean mine workers at risk for PTSD? Experts around the world are weighing in on this issue, and they are actually quite optimistic they will not. Find out why.
Read MoreIs the five-stage model of grief a myth? Dr. George Bonnano writes in his recent book, The Other Side of Sadness, that the current scientific literature actually has found no evidence that this 5-stage progression exists. What is the “normal” grief process then? Read this post and see.
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Read MoreCassie opened her eyes and tearfully smiled as she said, “I thought I was full of darkness. But now I realize you are right, I AM the Sunshine! My grandfather saw that in me. I am not those things my mom said about me. I am the Light and can chase old shadows away.” I teared up too as I watched her entire countenance change and she got up to give me a big hug.
Read MoreCassie opened her eyes and tearfully smiled as she said, “I thought I was full of darkness. But now I realize you are right, I AM the Sunshine! My grandfather saw that in me. I am not those things my mom said about me. I am the Light and can chase old shadows away.” I teared up too as I watched her entire countenance change and she got up to give me a big hug.
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