With last week’s rainy weather, it seemed that I had encountered far more traffic challenges than usual in my daily commute, so I was certainly grateful for the practices of arriving and connecting with the breath to help restore a sense of ease and equanimity. I hope that your experiences with the practices were fruitful…
Research on the effects of meditation on the brain has taken our understanding of the infinite potential to create the life of our own choosing to a whole new level. Since the discovery of neuroplasticity, the ability for new neurons to form in the brain, we have learned that our brains, and correspondingly, our behaviors could…
As we take this journey together, I’m so appreciative of your willingness to say yes to the process. Who knows what delightful surprises may arise as the practice of mindfulness brings us into a place of greater clarity and awareness! This practice is aimed at bringing mindfulness to your daily life. – Taking a…
“It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery, but what a savage and beautiful country lies in between.” ~ Diane Ackerman Life is often described as a journey. Particularly during trying times or otherwise remarkable periods, we reflect upon life as a right-of-passage where lessons are learned, discoveries are made, and we find…
In the past few years, we have learned that meditation affects every system in our bodies, from our biochemistry to the structure of our brains, from our emotional well-being to our genes which underlies the very nature of our being. Decades of medical research singularly focused on the use of externally applied chemicals, known as…
The thing about starting a meditation practice is resistance. The thing about continuing a meditation practice is resistance. The thing about meditating is letting go of resistance. Most of what the brain does is inhibitory; it keeps us from doing things. That’s why a chicken with its head cut off runs around everywhere – it’s…
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and the inability to focus that interferes with functioning or development. Symptoms of ADHD also include lack of clarity of thought, distractibility and forgetfulness. It affects school performance, social skills, and educational outcome. Considerable…
