By Charles A. Francis “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” ~ Louisa May Alcott For most people, speaking in public is one of the most frightening things in the world. I’ll never forget a speech I gave some 25 years ago. At the Read more…
By Study Medicine Europe In 2020, the negative impact of stress can be felt in all areas of our lives. There is a profound and challenging struggle in understanding what is driving our stress, what its real impacts are, and ways we can manage our stress for our well-being. Having 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…
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…
By Katlyn Lerner The practice of meditation is becoming more prevalent in the United States, with 14.2% of adults using this type of mind and body practice as a complementary health approach when dealing with various medical problems and mental health issues. More children are learning mindfulness meditation as well, Read more…
Did you do a double take when you read the title of this article? If so, read on: Most of what you experience each day, in terms of the passage of time, is based on your perception. You can slow down time if you choose. How? Whenever you feel you’re Read more…
Visualization, also called imaging, is a simple process that involves conjuring a mental image of something that conveys happiness, warmth, or peaceful feelings for you. For example, you might remember a meadow or farm from your childhood, a waterfall, a picnic site, a scene from a movie, a favorite cousin, Read more…
By Christa Hogan “The Ego is an exquisite instrument. Enjoy it, use it–just don’t get lost in it.” ~ Ram Dass I was recently pondering the changes I’ve seen in myself over the past year since I resolved to explore mindfulness, bring awareness to my thoughts, and regularly practice meditation. Read more…
Although meditation has gained tremendous popularity in recent years, many people are still confused about what exactly meditation is. They’ve heard of all the wonderful health, mental, and emotional benefits of meditation, but are not sure where to start. One of the greatest misconceptions is that all meditation is the Read more…
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