It was a hot summer day. I parked my car in an open lot, put my handbag in the trunk and locked it, then walked away to meet a friend for lunch and a movie. Four hours later when I returned to the car I found that instead of locking it I had mistakenly clicked… Read more »
After a free holiday qigong practice at the new Chi Center nestled in the mountains of Santa Fe followed by a huge pot-luck lunch, my teacher brought out a set of Tarot cards that he got from a friend in Israel. In an effort to have us get to know each other and build community,… Read more »
The election might be over, but many of us are still feeling off balance and heading down the dark road of an uncertain future. Knowing that I had to find a way to make peace with my feelings, a few weeks ago I participated in sessions with master teachers that helped me gain insight. Six hours… Read more »
If you traveled to see your family this weekend, I hope that your trip was easier than mine. What should have been a simple trip from Santa Fe to Denver to Philadelphia became a 20-hour odyssey from Santa Fe to Denver to Chicago to Philadelphia, arriving slightly before midnight. While holidays with family tastes like… Read more »
One of our biggest challenges is to accept that people see things differently based on their experiences both past and present. A dirty plate in the sink will mean something different to different people. To some it will re-ignite the feeling of being abandoned and not cared for, to others it will bring to the… Read more »
Many of us are exhaling a sigh of relief that the election is over. It was a tremendous drain these past few months and anxieties ran high. Some are energized with the results, others are afraid and depressed. While the election is over, our votes are not finished. Everyday we get the opportunity to vote… Read more »
What does compassion look like to a neuroscience researcher? It begins with a stress response. You are aware of and are touched by the suffering of another and are feeling distress. You feel connected to the one who is suffering and, as the action area of the brain becomes activated, you have a desire to… Read more »
When my friend and I were hiking last week we took pictures of each other enjoying the warm breeze, turning leaves and sun-sparkled water. She protested at first saying that she didn’t like how she looked in pictures, then acquiesced and allowed me to take them. The next day I sent her the pictures that… Read more »
Scientific breakthrough! Softer, more supple skin in two easy steps! This method has positively not been tested by anyone and does not meet any requirements for making this statement. The scientific basis is that I tried it twice in my bathroom and was excited to tell you about it. Here it is: Since face moisturizers… Read more »
I’ve been listening to channeled wisdom recently. Whether or not you believe in it, the insight is clear. Bashar (bashar.org) says that you start with a dissatisfaction of where you are, a hunger and thirst for something more even though you don’t know what it is. On the other hand, if you are content, you… Read more »