With so much unrest in our world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and lose touch with our sense of harmony. World peace, the health of our planet, the legacy we will leave our children – these are just a few of the imperatives of the times in which we live. How can we keep our […]
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Finding Sanctuary in Unexpected Places
Of all the places to experience the power of meditation, the Exhibit Hall at the annual meeting of America’s Health Insurance Plans (an industry trade group) would probably not be near the top of the list. Yet there I was in Nashville this past June as a Stress Management Specialist for the Ornish Healthways Program […]
Finding Maggie: The Joys of Adopting a Pet
The loss of a pet is devastating. Everyone’s different, of course, and I admire people who can open their hearts quickly to adopt again, but I’m a person who needs time to heal. After my 21 year old feline companion Noel died, it took me almost two years to feel the yearning to bring a […]