Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
In our near future technology may be considered the same type of addiction as smoking. Our brains are getting addicted to our technology. Our levels of the pleasurable neurotransmitter dopamine, which affects our pleasure circuits, increases over 100 percent when we are on our tech devices. We are dependent upon technology to do our daily…
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How often do you take time out of your busy schedule to relax and reflect by yourself? Dedicating a few minutes or an hour every day to meditation or prayer can be important for your emotional and physical health. If you truly want to reap the benefits consider creating a sacred space within your home.…
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Today marks the beginning of Ramadan, the holiest of months for our Muslim sisters and brothers. This is a time of worship and spiritual wellness. Whether your Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, or atheist, there is a lot you can learn from this religious holiday. From Ramadan fasting to prayers, it’s time for us all to take a…
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Spring rouses a sense of joy and excitement in us all. Each of us celebrates the new season in different ways. For the Hindu community, this means gathering around bonfires and tossing colored powder and water during Holi Festival, also known as the festival of colors. Holi signifies the victory of good over evil as…
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The free and easy schedule of summer has ended as families send their kids back to school. Creating healthy routines is a great way to start and end the day on a meaningful and mindful note. Creating rituals for your family is very beneficial for the overall health of the family. Research from the American Psychological…
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Do you have a hard time staying focused at the office? Are you lacking inspiration at work? Then maybe you should consider giving your workspace a feng shui makeover to create new energy. The practice of feng shui, which means “wind-water,” is an ancient Chinese geomantic system. Through the system, individuals try to find spiritual…
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All last week the media was abuzz with the pope’s U.S. visit. Pope Francis has been a much talked about religious figure over the last few years for not only Christians, but people of other faiths as well. Even if you’re not Catholic or Christian, there are four lessons learned from the Pope’s U.S. visit.…
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Gardens are a great place for tranquility and relaxation. And gardens inspired by chakras will provide your outdoors space with an extra surge of energy. Chakras are common elements in yoga, Buddhism, and Hinduism. The word “chakra” has Sanskrit origins and means “wheel.” The seven chakras are considered as rotating centers that are connected with…
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When a friend or coworker is mourning the loss of a loved one, we try our best to comfort them. Giving them a gift is one simple way of showing them that we care. A card and a bouquet are nice, but there are other thoughtful gifts to show condolences that you must consider. Here…
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August 18 marked the 95rd anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to the constitution that granted women the right to vote. Less than a century ago, we could not vote. An untold number of women spent 70 years of struggle and committed their lives to obtain women the rights that men enjoyed from…
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