Pythagorean Breathing is an easy way to relax, be present and de-stress. Use this breathing pattern anytime you need to calm. Plus, it is a great exercise for helping you to relax before bedtime. Stress breathing occurs high in the chest and even neck. You will...
According to Doris Kearn Goodwin’s book, Ordinary Times, in 1940 one third of all homes had no running water, indoor toilets, bathtubs or showers and more than 50% had no central air or heat. My dear sweet Dad told a story from the 1930’s when his family (my Mema, Pa...
A client of mine was describing his life long struggle with stress and his infrequent bouts with happiness. He “wished” that happiness was something that could be built like a house. Turns out…it can be. Even if you have some genetic predisposition...
A popular greeting card attributes this quote to Henry David Thoreau: “Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.” With all...
Myths of Happiness (part 2) “I would be happy if ________________.” At least that is the thought. Some times we remember when we were truly happy and think that the only way to recapture that feeling is to recapture the exact same set of circumstances. ...
Have you ever known someone who was happy all the time? It’s not that they don’t “go through” the same stuff everyone one else “goes through” but they seem anchored to happiness, composed, less troubled in the world’s Café...
