Tag: breathe
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Finding Peace Within: Beyond the Mountaintop
Personal peace is often presented as something “out there” waiting for us on a mountaintop retreat, at a luxury spa, or somewhere far from the clutter of our daily lives. The world seems to tell us that tranquility must be pursued, purchased, or accessed through travel, rituals, or perfect environments. But true Zen (real inner…
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Healthy Habits to Reduce Stress: Start Today!
Whether it was Neil Young, Def Leppard, Kurt Cobain, Oasis or anyone else who got us singing: “It’s better to burn out than to fade away”—it’s a thought worth contemplating. When we were younger, the words likely had one meaning; now that we’re older, possibly another. Today, burnout is more likely associated with excess stress.…
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Hop on the Crazy Train
I’m sure plenty of people think I might be a bit of a flake when I tell them that everything changes when you truly breathe into a moment. But those that opt to jump on my crazy train witness what can happen — the transformation that occurs — simply by stopping and taking a few…
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How Thoughts Impact Our Feelings
Feelings are a direct reflection of the thoughts we are thinking. If we’re feeling happy, it’s because we’re thinking happy thoughts. Likewise, If we’re feeling sad or angry, its because we’re recalling sad thoughts or thinking about something that is making us mad. Understanding this is paramount to having more good days than bad; more…