"We are part of a vast plan of life unfolding. When individual loss strikes, or there is a communal trauma, it is not a mistake. We have what it takes to endure it with courage. We can survive and grow strong, like the wild trees on mountain ridges that have…
DEFINITIONS Mindful: Conscious or aware of something Conscious: Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake Aware: Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact Presence: The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present (in the period of time now occurring) Years ago, when studying anthropology, I was introduced to…
Here are some teas, Qi Gong practices, and scanning exercises to help mitigate the symptoms of flu. cold, fever, etc. and to help with improving immune function. (more…)
Self-scanning is a great health maintenance practice. It balances the energy in the body and helps to remove blockages and smooth the Qi pathways. It is best done early morning and/or in the evening before sleeping. (more…)
I am struck by the beauty of an azalea that is blooming outside my door. It is a late bloomer... The rest of the azaleas have already exploded in a well-timed orchestration of color: whites along the driveway, reds around the house, pinks in the courtyard, each coming in and…