It is a little-known health practice in this country. Still, thanks to its successes in Europe where it is a form of psychotherapy, “breathwork therapy,” as it is known, is gaining credibility here in the U.S. (The technique is not just bubbles and rainbows, in other words.) And, based on the testimonies of people who have experienced it, breathwork therapy will continue to gather recognition.
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“Get Lucky Healthy” With These Plants
Most of us have enjoyed a walk in the park or a moment in the garden to relax and de-stress. Being outside, breathing fresh air, and absorbing the scenery is an ideal way to reconnect with the present and clear your mind.
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13 Tips to Overcome the Fear of Loneliness in Your Life
Sometime or another we will experience a time when we are alone. Some people fear being alone for various reasons. The first step is to become comfortable with yourself and having the self-confidence that you will be able to manage being alone. There is nothing wrong with being alone. If being alone bothers you then seeing a counselor can help you with these issues.
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The Art of Taking Your Life as Your Teacher
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” – Robert Frost
The day I finished school I packed my bags, borrowed some money from my mother and got on a plane to the Himalayas. I needed a teacher. I needed someone who could help guide me in my life, help me to make sense of the world I was living in. And after a few months of frightening train rides, painful illness and agonizing angst I found my teacher. As I sat there in a crowd of students listening to his talk I picked up on a very stark theme – you must become your own teacher.
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How to Create a Meditation Room in Your Home
Everyone experiences different levels of day-to-day stress and anxiety, but one thing’s for sure—the social isolation induced by the pandemic had a significant impact on nearly everyone’s mental health.
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7 Things Star Wars Can Teach You About Life and Politics
I was watching Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith last night and was amazed at the depth of wisdom and good advice that comes out of some of those characters. Yoda is like an old Buddhist master, Obi-Wan Kenobi is like an experience Samurai warrior and so on. There is also a lot of political pundit banter that goes on between the Council and the Dark Side. Inspired by this re-run I went through some of the old movies and found some of the best quotes and lessons that can teach us a thing or two about life and politics.
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