Working as a stress reduction professional has made me keenly aware of my ability to pick the path of least stress. I’m not always successful, but knowing that my suffering is a result of the choices I make is illuminating – and humbling. Recently, I saw an interview with a man who was wrongly interred […]
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The Real Cause of Stress Isn’t What You Think
When I realized National Stress Awareness month coincided with International Guitar Month, I had to laugh. It just so happens that my husband is a collector of guitars…many guitars. Before we married, I remember making the acquaintance of the 3 or 4 beautiful instruments he owned – acoustic and electric. They were pristine, resonant and […]
Tending to the Multitasking Brain
Can you imagine Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel Ceiling while chatting on his iPhone?I don’t think so. Sure, we can brush our teeth and watch TV at the same time. Cook and talk to our spouse. Make the bed and listen to music. Fold laundry and sing. But no matter how clever, adept or accomplished […]