Mindfulness
Thoughts on Change, Connections, and Evolving Perspectives
We are experiencing a time of profound and rapid change in so many areas, including environmental, technological, and political, as well as in health care. During these times of rapid change, the present can feel unstable and the future precarious. …
Promoting Peace With Gratitude
As we move toward the “Great American Solar Eclipse”on August 21, we are reminded by those who study astrology that solar eclipses signal endings and beginnings, and tend to be accompanied by significant world events. In these challenging times, with …
Perspective, Interconnection, & Hope
We have just celebrated Earth Day 2016, and so I have been thinking more than usual about the interconnected web of which I am a part. Teaching “earth-friendly eating”, I invite participants to consider how food choices matter – to …
Democracy & the Human Spirit
Having just enjoyed a July 4th “Independence Day” celebration featuring nurturing food and friendship, I would like to share some “food for thought” from Parker Palmer’s book HEALING THE HEART OF DEMOCRACY–The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the …
Gratitude, Healthy Aging, and Community
I’ve been thinking about gratitude lately, and the connection between gratitude, appreciation, a caring community, and healthy aging. Some of these reflections were prompted by a beautiful and thought-provoking video that uplifts my spirits every time I view it. This …
Mindfulness & Health
I’ve been thinking lately about the connection between thoughts, thinking patterns, and health, and especially about the origin of our unconscious thoughts, which I understand are much more powerful than our conscious thoughts. Paul Brenner, MD, PhD, in his 2013 …