Fill in the blank: I feel so much better after doing______________. I don’t know why I don’t do it more often. How many times have you uttered those words after a day of golf, fishing, yoga, or curled up a with a good book? Then, you wait another six months before doing it again. Why? I know you’re going to say that you have too much to do, but I’ve got a different theory: most of us aren’t used to feeling good. We are, however, used to feeling run down,… Continue Reading Putting YOU First
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Healing Chronic Pain
We take advice from almost everyone we know– our bosses, our kids, glossy magazines, the doctor, and even the local barista. But most of us ignore our most valuable source of wisdom: our bodies. When life gets hectic, it’s easy to check out, go on autopilot, and neglect your health. Our bodies respond to stress in many ways. Physical discomfort can happen as a result of any number of external causes, but it’s important to remember that your body, your mind, and your emotions are intricately and inextricably connected. Emotions… Continue Reading Healing Chronic Pain
Decoding the Body’s Physical Symptoms
The symbiotic relationship between physical symptoms and emotional symptoms is not an arbitrary one. Have you ever met someone who’s felt trapped in a dissatisfying situation or relationship, and simultaneously suffers from fatigue, exhaustion, or depression? Therein lies a perfect example of the mind/body connection.
Chakra Series Week #4: Healing the Heart
Do you remember your first heartbreak? I’ll never forget the first time I felt really heartbroken. I was 18 years old and the guy dumped me for some sorority girl. I thought I was going to die. My heart felt heavy, like it’d been replaced by a huge cement block in my chest. It felt hard to breathe; I was unable to focus and I definitely couldn’t foresee a time when it wouldn’t hurt. (Just typing this brings back the immense heaviness I felt then.) While we talk about a… Continue Reading Chakra Series Week #4: Healing the Heart
Chakra Series Week #3: Solar Plexus
It’s ironic that I neglected to post the third chakra blog post last week because I was busy being overwhelmed and couldn’t muster the motivation to get it done and out the door. You might be thinking: Ok, but why is that ironic? Because the third chakra, Manipura Chakra, is all about the fire in your belly. When this chakra is in balance you will feel: clear about your purpose motivated to go after what you want unafraid to encounter obstacles empowered to conquer those obstacles, and excited to be alive… Continue Reading Chakra Series Week #3: Solar Plexus