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You know what it’s like when you’re suffering from allergies. Your life energy is drained away and you’re absolutely miserable. Your doctors tell you there is little they can do except prescribe medications that don’t make much difference. You feel depleted and helpless. I had this experience three weeks ago when I arrived at a […]
“Carpe diem.” “There’s no time like the present.” “Live every moment as if it were your last.” We are surrounded by these clichés that extol the virtues of the present moment. And in theory, “living in the present” should be exciting and rewarding. Taking control of your life… appreciating every moment… very empowering, isn’t it? […]
Have you ever found yourself doing something very ordinary – having a conversation, walking down the sidewalk, or talking to someone on the phone – and suddenly you become overly self-conscious? Extremely concerned with what the other person thinks of you? Feeling as if people are intently watching and judging your every move? These moments […]
Ever felt like you were no longer comfortable in your own skin? And when you wanted to be open and present, you found yourself shutting down instead? You also didn’t feel in control of yourself. One situation would feel great, but in the next, you’d be ill at ease. You wished you could feel free […]
Most of us have goals and dreams in life, and to accomplish them, we have to work in a determined, focused way. But have you ever had the experience of achieving a goal and then wondering if you’ve lost something valuable in the process—that you had to turn off parts of yourself to function optimally […]
Ten years ago, Naomi embarked on an academic mission. She wanted to gain a foothold in a new career path in the sciences, and she succeeded. But there was a price. Over the years, she noticed a subtle tightening and hardening, both physical and psychological. It was focused in her sternum, heart, and throat, and […]
