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Mental Clarity & Calmness

In a Hurry…In a Worry?

April 30, 2010
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Do you sometimes want to know the answer to something, or the outcome of a situation, right NOW?   Do you sometimes rush to get a project, or an errand, done?  Do you sometimes walk as if you are walking through a bad neighborhood when you are not?  In your hurry, do you sometimes break a dish, [...]

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Acceptance and Patience

November 15, 2009
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“Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson
On my way to write an article about patience I discovered a significant prerequisite for peace of mind and patience – acceptance.  After all, how can you be patient if you don’t acknowledge and accept what is present in your life?  When you resist or [...]

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Breathing is Not an Option

August 19, 2009
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You’re going to breathe all day anyway, so why not make the best of it?  Studies show, and eastern cultures have known for centuries, that proper breathing habits can increase calmness. And the great news is that you have personal control of your breathing habits, you can practice rain or shine, and it’s free!
The Power of your [...]

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An Effective Way to be Present – Do Not Compare

July 27, 2009
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Do you want to live more in the moment, but don’t know exactly how to do it?  Have you heard that living in the moment can bring you more calmness and joy?  Would you like to live less in the past, less in the future, or both?  One practical way to be present is to [...]

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