The word “trigger” in the popular psychology vocabulary means one’s spontaneous reaction to a situation, either outside you, or to an internal memory or stimulus. As the word implies, it can happen very quickly like firing a gun…the only problem is, the gun is your emotions firing- sometimes inappropriately- and often with no control. Anger [...]
Mindfulness means living with awareness in the present moment. Sound simple? I can truthfully say that mindfulness is the hardest skill I have ever practiced, but the MOST essential for me. It has reduced my anxiety and fear and changed my approach to life. Mindfulness skills are specific behaviors we practice which help us be Mindful. [...]
by guest writer, Brad Krause Your home is your sanctuary, the place where you retreat to at the end of a long day. Unfortunately, there are several factors that can contribute to an unhealthy home -- and some of them you may not even be aware of. While some of these may not be dangerous, [...]
Quite often in our meditation group we discuss the nature of love; how it manifests in our lives and relationships, how it is seen spiritually, and how society defines the various qualities of this complex word. Love, defined as “Feelings of strong affection” (Wikipedia) help us play out the evolutionary actions which connect us as [...]
A few years ago I was astonished to find a whole chapter in a spiritual book, outlining skillful communication. The author’s premise was that since we humans are so complicated, we should really remember that Miscommunication was more common (and to be expected) than understanding each other! I guess I had not really equated peace [...]
It’s astonishing to me that many of my very capable clients have quite negative views of themselves. It becomes even more surprising when I find my friends admitting that they speak severely to themselves too! And whether we admit it or not, many of us make judgmental statements about others. Since human relationships and personalities [...]
More often now, I find myself explaining the way anxiety and depression affect the brain’s function. My clients who are scientist or engineers, or are ‘digital natives’, find the language of neuroscience makes sense to them. We have so many more sophisticated ways now to see how the brain and the nervous system process things. [...]
by guest writer Brad Krause Breaking the chains of addiction is difficult and requires hard work and dedication. Inpatient treatment, participation in support groups, and other traditional methods are time-tested and useful recovery methods, but some people suffering from substance abuse have found relief from their addictions through natural means. Since addiction involves unhealthy choices, [...]
A young friend was sharing his worries about starting up his own business; he was trying very hard to address all aspects of being a small business owner- growing his product, marketing it, doing the accounts and invoicing, checking up on current clients, etc…He was very anxious and could hardly sleep worrying about a possible [...]
Now as an elder, I have had the privilege of experiencing the deaths of both my parents under very different circumstances. I know that tending to a parent declining over many years has a different quality than losing someone unexpectedly in an accident. I have learned so much about my own mind, the richness of [...]
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