For many of you, the first thing you do in the morning is to reach for your phone. In the evening, you may seem to do the same. It’s hard not to look at social media, check your email, or get wrapped up in work projects when you have everything Read more…
“No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” ~ Helen Keller The Global Biodiversity Assessment was published in 1992 as part of the United Nations Environment Program. At that time, 4,000 viruses had been Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.” ~ Dalai Lama Do you have trouble understanding relationships? If so, then you’re not alone. Relationships can be one of the most difficult challenges of the human existence. Whether they Read more…
By Charles A. Francis ”Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ~ Buddha Many people these days are starting a mindfulness meditation practice with great intentions and lots of enthusiasm. They’ve heard of the stress-reducing and other health benefits of the practice, and Read more…
By Charles A. Francis These days, mindfulness meditation is a subject that gives rise to a great deal of confusion. With the rising popularity of meditation, it’s surprising to find that basic instruction is often overlooked. At almost every meditation group and retreat that I’ve attended, it was simply assumed Read more…
By Charles A. Francis These days there is much talk about mindfulness meditation. You often hear about how the practice will transform your life, and how you’ll achieve a multitude of health benefits. While there are indeed many benefits of mindfulness meditation, for many people, these benefit seem elusive because Read more…
By Charles A. Francis Letting go of the past can be quite a challenge for many of us. Pleasant memories lure us back to happier times in our lives, and unpleasant memories can be filled with unresolved issues. There is nothing inherently wrong with remembering the past. Rather it’s our Read more…
By Charles A. Francis Many of us have difficulty letting go of the past, and moving on with our lives. For some of us, it may seem down right impossible, and it can have serious consequences to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Attachment to the past is such an Read more…
By Charles A. Francis Loneliness is a widespread problem in Western society, especially among older adults, which doesn’t seem to get enough attention. As adults grow older, there is a tendency for them to become more isolated from their families and society in general. A study published recently in a Read more…
By Mary Sovran Are you an adult survivor of childhood emotional abuse? If so, then you’re not alone. Many people have been deeply wounded and scarred as children by their tormentors. They grew up with little or no self-esteem because of being abused. This problem can trouble you for years Read more…
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