My psychiatry professor asked our Death and Dying class “at what age do you expect to die?” This question was met with a variety of responses: Furtive glances at others, hyperventilation, sweating, a quick search for the exit door, anger and disbelief. We thought he was kidding. “No, really”, he
The gene pool has a lifeguard called epigenetics. Using healing enhancers will help it come to your rescue. You can influence which of your genes are switched on and which are switched off with what you eat, how much you exercise, and how much stress you allow in your life.
Are you looking for quick and easy ways to manage your daily stress? For daily stress relief, take these daily M.E.D.S.: Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet, and Stress Management. Mindfulness I recommend a daily three-minute gratitude ritual. This starts with quieting your mind by paying attention to your breathing to
3 Easy Ways to Help Others Without Depleting Yourself One of the most meaningful aspects of your life may be providing service to others. This could involve raising a child, caring for a parent or a pet, helping a friend or sibling, or performing service for your community or for
When your life changes in a way you didn’t expect, it can throw you for a loop. Sudden change, be it success or tragedy, can turn your life upside down and your heart inside out. Having a successful coping strategy will give you greater resilience for life’s unexpected challenges. The
Listening carefully to how your mind heals itself, helping it to find its own way, requires attention, humility and flexibility. Sometimes the best way to help natural healing is by getting out of its way, witnessing its course of action. Though healing often needs help, it’s not always clear exactly