What is fear? Fear pops up in order to protect us. It’s our own confirmation that we matter to ourselves. The problem is that sometimes fear, though well intentioned, goes too far and becomes destructive. Sometimes we get too lost in the fear that it does more harm than good, and often fear pops up around things that we don’t have control over, thus wasting energy and worrying us needlessly. Fear can be good.
Read MoreAlthough the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it. This is a good reminder whenever we are scared, or worried, or overwhelmed, or suffering. Yes, the world is full of suffering, but just as much as it’s full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of suffering. It’s full of joy, triumph, love, growth, and success. It’s too easy to focus on the negative and forget that for every struggle, there’s also
Read MoreI’m sure you all have been reading plenty on COVID-19 including reactions, policies, new findings, and updates. Everything has happened so quickly with this, more quickly than I think anyone could predict, and it all feel surreal. As I write this, our county has issued a shelter-in-place order effective at midnight, meaning that we can only leave our homes for essential activities. No shopping for pleasure, no haircuts or
Read MoreThis week’s simple pleasure was an easy one. If you’re not someone who likes the new time change, I’m sorry and how could you not? But if you are someone who enjoys daylight savings like myself, then you know exactly what I’m talking about when I say daylight savings is this week’s simple pleasure. It’s amazing how much difference an hour makes. This week I’ve been able to take walks after work with my husband and our
Read MoreThis quote couldn’t be more true. We need balance always in life. We need movement and we need stillness and each serves its purpose. Health is often about maintaining balance in the body, mind and spirit, and thus it makes sense that the methods we’d use to bring about health would also be based on balance. Too often I work with patients who have fallen too far in either direction. Some have embraced
Read MoreAlternative and holistic healing modalities are becoming more and more popular. Thanks to media and the internet, there’s an abundance of information on alternative medicine, how to find such clinicians, and wider acceptance of turning to such practices. I may be a bit sheltered here in California, but I do believe that there’s more curiosity around, less stigma attached to , and a greater acceptance of using alternative
Read MoreIs there anything better than coming home from a long day at work, taking your shoes and socks off, getting out of your work clothes, and changing into something comfy and cozy? Not only is this ritual a matter of comfort, but it’s also symbolic of an energy shift towards relaxation. Personally, I can’t wait to change out of my work clothes when I get home. It’s the first thing I do after I greet my husband and my
Read MoreThis is so true! When I was younger I was much more self-righteous. I thought I knew the “right” way to live. My reasoning seemed so logical in my own head that I failed to realize how everyone has their own path. What’s right for one person, might not be the right fit for another. Just as there are many modes of transportation, there are many roads on the way to a happy and fulfilling life. Don’t be afraid to march to the
Read MoreFear is not the enemy. Fear is a natural part of life, something that will always be with us, but when we change our behavior because of fear, fear grows. Don’t let fear stop you from doing what you’re meant to do, or from what you know to be right. Bravery wouldn’t exist without fear. Happy Weekend!
Read MoreBelow is just a little weekend inspo for you all. I tend to love all things created by Paulo Coelho and the below manifesto is no exception. Happy Weekend All:
Read MoreThere are so many things that we do, myself included, that are a waste of time. I worry about things I have no control over and I’m a people pleaser by nature. I’ve also come to realize that both of these habits are mainly a waste of time and energy. This post is a continuation of the 7 things that are a waste of time. See the first part here. Interestingly, after I’d finished this list, I realized the majority of items below relate to
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