Be Present Pit Stops
June 14, 2012
By Guest Blogger
Lots of people live in the past. They reflect on what might have been if only they made a different choice at a specific moment in time. “What if I took that job, moved cities, stayed with that guy … he wasn’t so bad, was he?” Then, there are people who live in the future. They constantly imagine themselves further down the road and love to make “five-year plans”. Occasionally, I’ll catch myself dwelling on… Read More >
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 >
Benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness for People with Cancer
September 30, 2011
By Dr. Keith Block
Many people facing a diagnosis of cancer are looking for ways to release stress and tension. Yoga and mindfulness training that is, practices intended to cultivate present-moment awareness and relaxation are two of the best-studied options in this regard. But can such practices really help people with cancer?To answer this question, in this blog, I examine some of the most recent research findings concerning the potential benefits of yoga and mindfulness after a cancer diagnosis.… Read More >
Your Body Is Your Guidance System
May 9, 2011
By Guest Blogger
by Sherold Barr My body started shaking when I realized that it would be more painful to stay in my first marriage than to leave. For two days, I shook when I talked, when I ate, when I went to see my attorney. When I did anything, I shook. I had an inner knowing that this decision was one that would save my life. If I stayed in this marriage, I would end up with… Read More >
Five Lessons Tragedy Taught Me About Living
March 28, 2011
By Guest Blogger
On July 7, 2005, I stood on the crowded Piccadilly Line tube on my way to work in London. I never got to work. Minutes after leaving King’s Cross station, a bomb went off in the carriage next to where I stood, killing 26 people and injuring countless others. I ended up with claustrophobia, the lungs of a smoker and an overwhelming fear of being caught in a situation I had so little control over.… Read More >
Transform Your Typical Gym Workout with Mindfulness
November 8, 2010
By Guest Blogger
I find it amazing how many distractions are in most modern health clubs that keep people from being in the present moment. There are televisions on every piece of cardio equipment, magazines everywhere and pumping music coming from all corners. At any given minute you could be hearing an advertisement coming from the radio and television while at the same time reading one in a magazine! It truly is sensory overload. Why is it that… Read More >
