Some thoughts on life, healing & the human condition

Scientifically Proven Rituals for Happiness

http://www.businessinsider.com/a-neuroscience-researcher-reveals-4-rituals-that-will-make-you-a-happier-person-2015-9

Jan 4, 2017

This is a great article from Business Insider based on the findings of UCLA neuroscience researcher Alex Korb. These four simple shifts in the way...

“Anger is like a howling baby, suffering and crying. The baby needs his mother to embrace him. You are the mother for your baby, your anger. The moment you begin to practice breathing mindfully in and out, you have the energy of a mother, to cradle and embrace the baby.”

Anger by Thich Nhat Hahn

Dec 29, 2016

2016 has been a rough year for many reasons, namely, the election shocker that shook many of us to our core (and that continues to inspire fear and...

The Myth of the ‘Bad’ Meditator

Oct 14, 2016

"I'm not a good meditator, I can't stop my thoughts" "I'm not a good breather" I can't count the times I have heard these sentiments expressed, but...

Therapy for Men: Man-Up and Meet Your Emotions!

Jun 19, 2016

Are you a dude? You may be familiar with one or more of the following issues arising in your intimate relationships: Inability to be present, or...

May The Force Be Mindful

May 5, 2016

Yesterday was May 4th, a date which in recent years come to be known as "Star Wars Day" thanks to it's phonetic likeness to the infamous message...

Psychotherapy 101: Why Choose Therapy?

Apr 4, 2016

New to the world of therapy? Not sure if enlisting the help of a counselor is right for you? Are you wondering how you might benefit from working...

A Tale of Two Forces

Feb 15, 2016

Although it has been several years since I was introduced to the allegorical teaching about the individual's ability to choose in dealing with...

Loving others and being loved is arguably the most challenging and rewarding gift of life. If we are lucky enough to find romantic love, the experience can lead us to profound feelings of connection and can both heal and sustain us in ways that no other relationship can match.