“Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince.” I ballooned up to 202 pounds earlier this year and couldn’t stand it. I had weighed about 182 for most of my adult life, and felt comfortable at that weight. As a professional speaker and author, Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “You don’t know who you are until you’ve faced real adversity.” ~ Dan Gasby The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting many of us with one of the greatest challenges of our lives. While it may be difficult for some of us to deal with, it is during Read more…
“Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind, and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as you strive for wellness.” ~ Laurette Gagnon Beaulieu Months from now, hopefully, the coronavirus pandemic will be over. Then, we must embrace the notion that we are fortunate to be on earth at this Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “When a man is prey to his emotions, he is not his own master.” ~ Benedict de Spinoza Do you ever wish you could understand your emotions better? Most of us do. However, those who have good emotional awareness are few. Many of us live our Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” ~ Maya Angelou The recent coronavirus outbreak has everyone on edge. Many of us and our loved ones are at high risk of getting seriously ill. And our efforts Read more…
As we know, mindfulness is a therapeutic tool that allows people of all ages to overcome daily stress. Now, new research reveals that mindfulness can be especially beneficial for older adults. A New Attitude toward Ageing In recent years, researchers have examined how mindfulness can benefit older adults. This has Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “Life is available only in the present moment.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh If you’ve read any books on meditation or spirituality, you’ve probably noticed that a common theme in most of them is the concept of living in the present moment. They usually describe the benefits Read more…
Recovery from a brain injury is so much more than just physical. It involves dealing with flashes of your old life that seem to haunt you long after you’ve accepted the new. This is one reason why recovery must originate in the mind. Meditation isn’t a cure-all, but it can Read more…
When I was 14 years old my mother suggested that I reorganize our utility closet. Even at that tender age, I realized that this tiny little room would never stay organized unless I had some way to divide and permanently separate items. The room was about five-by-five feet with no Read more…
By Charles A. Francis Do you feel like your memory is declining as you get older? Well, you’re not alone. I see comments from old friends on Facebook all the time about how they’re having more trouble remember things. But while my friends’ memories have declined, mine has actually improved. Read more…