We live in stressful times, some of which is not of our own making. Devastating events like hurricanes and earthquakes have the ability to impact so many lives, including those who find themselves displaced, those who know someone directly affected, and those who find themselves feeling empathy for the suffering of all. But even when […]
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Loving-Kindness Meditation
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Finding Equanimity in Difficult Times
Coping during difficult times and maintaining enough equilibrium to stay healthy, sane, and vital is an acquired skill. Many clients, colleagues, and family have expressed varying degrees of alarm at the daunting list of challenges we face domestically and abroad. And now we have Covid-19, an unprecedented virus spreading across every continent except Antarctica. Fasten […]
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Crossroads, Transitions, Limbo: Successfully Navigating In-Between Times
Recently, I saw the movie Inside Out – the latest and, in my opinion, the greatest Pixar film yet. I’ve not been able to stop thinking about it; especially the main character’s journey through turmoil after her family relocates to San Francisco. Back in Minnesota, Riley was a happy, popular preteen, excelling in hockey and […]
A Valentine for Your Heart: Increase Your Heart Rate Variability
What the heck is heart rate variability (HRT), and why should you care? Heart rate variability is the beat-to-beat variation your heart exhibits every second of your life. We used to believe that a healthy heart thumps like a metronome, but now we know that a strong heart changes dramatically from beat to beat. HRV […]