There’s no magic bullet; there’s no pill that you take that makes everything great and makes you happy all the time. I’m letting go of those expectations, and that’s opening me up to moments of transcendent bliss. But I still feel the stress over ‘Am I thin enough? Am I too thin? Is my body......
For many years, research has shown that the practice of pro-active self-care will lead to better physical and emotional health. We have more control over our health outcomes than many realize. The mind and body are closely linked. Therefore, we can exert control in various areas to improve our health and well-being. The following items......
Hypnosis got the reputation of brainwashing and mind control. Sometimes it is associated with sin. Historically speaking, in the 1780’s thousands of people went to see Anton Mesmer, who was later labeled by the establishment as a fraud and a charlatan. Mesmer left us with: The concept of mesmerizing (derived from his name) The fear......
During a summer trip to the mountains I found myself contemplating the river I sat next to. The constant movement and flow over and around rocks and boulders as it winded down the valley. The sound the water generated as it traveled was both soothing and enveloping. A few days prior I visited an alpine......
“Man, I sure wish I had more energy. I had to skip breakfast and lunch because I’ve been so busy. I better get a 5-Hour Energy drink. Maybe a triple-mocha with extra chocolate or whipped cream? Yeah, that will get me through this meeting. If it goes well, I will reward myself by going out......
… If the cynical in you rolls eyes and the desperate in you gets mad because you’re eager for change or even try – I’d like to explain: IT’S ALL B.S. Are you confused? It might be because of your automatic interpretation of what B.S. is. In this case: B.S. (Brain Science). Let’s start from......
Do you ever wonder what you can tangibly do to get ahead for the New Year? As I reflect on 2019, I think back to many moments during the year that included positive growth, hardship, connection, and loss. I started a life changing internship (Thank you PCS!), while continuing to take classes and work on......
When a man tells me he feels weak when he cries, I understand. It makes sense based on the social norms and expectations out there, often perpetuated by us as men. There are times I have cried and have felt weak. But in those same moments (sometimes after) I felt relief and surprisingly in touch......
Do you remember the children’s book (later turned movie that I never saw), Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? I had a day like that recently. A day when it felt like everything that could go wrong did go wrong. My family and I were travelling to the opposite side of......
“Art is restoration: the idea is to repair the damages that are inflicted in life, to make something that is fragmented – which is what fear and anxiety do to a person – into something whole.” – Louise Bourgeois Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. However, anxiety can become overwhelming to the point of......
