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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Kettlebells – Fit Body, Fit Mind
It`s always been my experience that when the body is fit, the mind will follow. When I feel good physically, I generally feel pretty good mentally as well. And the opposite is also true; being out of shape, or feeling that I`ve let myself go leads to … Continue reading
Cat Stevens – Peace Train
Anyone who knows me well, knows that Cat Stevens is the BIG love of my life. I was introduced to the music of Cat Stevens by my oldest sister who played guitar and used to sing “Wild World” to me … Continue reading
Dabrowski`s Over-Excitabilities – Defined
There are people who come into this world programmed to experience life on a very different sensory level than others. Through no fault or special circumstance of their own, their central nervous systems are wired to experience stronger emotions, more intense feelings, and deeper … Continue reading
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Too Much Noise
I grew up in a large family full of loud, boisterous, and passionate personalities. Talented artists and musicians who didn`t hesitate to express themselves, not only through art and music, but vocally as well, each fighting to be heard until the symphonious chatter would … Continue reading
..sometimes our eyes adjust to the dimness and searching for the light is not only challenging but paradoxically painful when we find it.” — S.W. Scott
The Gift of Therapy
I am going to come right out and admit that I nabbed that title from a book written by Irving Yalom, a great American humanistic psychologist and writer. It`s an awesome book if you are into psychology, or more specifically, if you are … Continue reading
The Lonely Road to Self-Actualization
Embarking on a journey to find yourself sounds like a cliché to most people. In fact, I have often wondered about it myself. What does it really mean when you say you are trying to find yourself? Does it mean … Continue reading
Face the Fear
For years now, my sister has been asking, encouraging, and cajoling me to participate in various border-line crazy hazy activities with her. She is the adventuresome one in the family. She wasn`t always like this, but after experiencing some difficult life changes, … Continue reading
