Simple Acts of Radical Noticing
March 16, 2012
By Leslie Carr Psy.D.
This article is about the simple but significant role that the act of “noticing” plays in our psychological lives. While at first blush it may seem basic, do not be fooled. Truly noticing our thoughts, feelings and behaviors is the first – and quite possibly the most important – ingredient in creating desired change. While it seems magnificently simple, it is, in fact, positively revolutionary. Now, what do I mean by “noticing” exactly? What… Read More >
Deepen Your Awareness; Become Luminous
January 30, 2012
By Sharon Salzberg
In Pali, the language of the original Buddhist texts, the term for the potent and alive energy of awareness is “tejos.” The word has several meanings. It can mean heat, flame, fire, or light, and it conveys a sense of splendor and radiance and glory. Tejos refers to a very bright energy, a strength, and a power that is luminous. By practicing meditation, we bring forth some of this splendor, this luminosity, and this power… Read More >
What’s in that Pink Ribbon Product?
October 19, 2011
By Stacy Malkan
It’s that time of year again, when we can’t walk five steps without finding some new opportunity to spend money for breast cancer. We can “Kiss for the Cause” with Revlon lipstick, dust our cheeks with Estee Lauder’s Pink Ribbon Shimmer Compact, or hydrate our feet with Foot Works for the “Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.” Before I rush out for a pink-ribbon makeover, I have some questions for these companies: How much money are they… Read More >
What’s in that pink ribbon product?
October 18, 2010
By Stacy Malkan
It’s that time of year again, when we can’t walk five steps without finding some new opportunity to spend money for breast cancer. We can “Kiss for the Cause” with Revlon lipstick, dust our cheeks with Estee Lauder’s Pink Ribbon Shimmer Compact, or hydrate our feet with Foot Works for the “Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.” Before I rush out for a pink-ribbon makeover, I have some questions for these companies: How much money are they… Read More >
Integrative Cancer Treatment
October 11, 2010
By Guest Blogger
This Oct. 6 marked a landmark day I have been dreaming of. Five years ago I was told that if I had surgery and did chemo and radiation, I had a good chance of living another five years. Well here it is. Although I did do some chemo – a decision I question frequently – I did not do surgery or radiation and live with my breast cancer tumor every day. I am not cocky… Read More >
Before you Kiss for the Cause: What’s in that pink ribbon product?
November 5, 2009
By Stacy Malkan
It’s that time of year again, when you can’t walk five steps without finding some new opportunity to spend money for breast cancer. We can “Kiss for the Cause” with Revlon lipstick, “shower for the cure” with Philosophy Pink Ribbon Gel, dust our cheeks with “Hint of a Cure” blush by Ramy, and “Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer” with Avon products. Before I rush out for a pink-ribbon makeover, I have some questions for these… Read More >
