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The Wisdom in Taking It Slow
I believe that there is no greater deception than the idea of progress. We’re so fixated on not being where we are. We need to be better, but often we aren’t even sure what ‘better’ looks like. Or worse, we think we know better but reality may be very different. We’ve been sold this idea of the right kind of life, and our anxieties arise from being unable to reach it.
How Mindfulness Can Help You Reach Your Goals in 2023
The demands of modern living value speed and efficiency. We are required to produce as much as possible in as short a period of time as we can manage. Mindfulness has grown in popularity over the last decade because it’s an essential counterweight to the ‘always be closing’ zeitgeist. It’s the compass that orients our drive for progress. If we don’t take time to recognize what’s important then we’re like high performance vehicles, spinning our wheels in the mud.
This Is Your Brain on Gratitude
Gratitude is one of those things we all pay lip service to. When someone talks about gratitude we nod reverently and extol upon its virtues. But to practice gratitude takes work, humility, and persistence. It isn’t easy, so here in the US we’ve collectively shoved it into late November where it’s often skipped over between Halloween and Christmas.
Spring and the New You
Spring is a new beginning. Throughout Winter we endeavored to separate what we wanted to keep from the last year and what was safe to get rid of. With introspection we pinpointed the things that are important. Now is the time to make a plan for reaching those goals and setting the stage to make it a reality.
Fall: The Season Of Consolidation
Adhering to the premise of ‘be as nature,’ we should adjust our behavior to match the change in our environment. Doing this prevents illness, stabilizes our state of mind and keeps us in peek condition through the season. Let’s talk about Autumn.
Tips for a More Restful Sleep, According to an Acupuncturist
Insomnia is such a common thing these days that it’s almost surprising when you meet someone who does enjoy a restful sleep. They’re like unicorns, if everyone was jealous and hated unicorns.