2 Simple Statements Can Make Your Divorce Less Agonizing

March 3, 2017 by
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Divorce is never a walk in the park. It’s more like a trek through a dark jungle of contorted emotions and fears without any light to find your way or see your truth. Regardless of whether or not you initiated the breakup, you feel a sense of disconnection, disruption, and abject terror. You wonder if you’ll ever feel good again Will the see-saw of moods and run-away thoughts ever again allow you to sleep soundly or think clearly? You question your own self-worth. Will you be able to navigate the world alone and manage to raise your kids? Uncertainty takes over. Will real love ever be … [Read more...]

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Qi-Gong Benefits

June 14, 2016 by
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Just some of the benefits of Qigong: Loosens Muscles and Builds Power Strengthens the Organs Improves Cardio-pulmonary Function Strengthens the Nerves Improves Vascular Function Helps Prevent Injury to Joints, Ligaments and Bones Speeds Recovery Time from Injuries and Operations Builds Athletic and Martial Arts Power Eases Stress and Balances Emotions For more benefits, see this fabulous article: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-twelve-benefits-of-qigong.html … [Read more...]

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Happiness Is A Choice

July 19, 2014 by
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Many go through life blaming others and complaining about circumstances that prevent them from being happy. I hear phrases such as “My boss made me so mad” or “My son makes me so frustrated.” Or “The traffic jam I got stuck in made me so angry.” We cannot control external circumstances or other people, we can only control our reactions to them. In truth, no one has that power to make you feel in a certain way unless you allow feelings to surface. As soon as you feel frustration or irritation bubbling up in a situation, stop and reflect on what you’re feeling. Visualize yourself on the beach at … [Read more...]

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What’s Yoga Got To With It?

July 16, 2014 by
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Everything! Yoga has become a trendy catchall term for flexibility and stretching. But yoga is really about living life to the fullest and developing a lifestyle that is balanced and integrated. Doing yoga postures/asanas may well improve flexibility but the true impact of yoga goes far beyond the notion of exercise. Yoga provides a vehicle to learn lessons that can carry over into everyday experiences. The practice of yoga does not stop on the yoga mat. Having been trained by world-renowned Yogi Master Gurudev Amrit Desai, I’ve learned—and teach--how to carry the calming, mindful … [Read more...]

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