Stress Reaction and Mindfulness

Stress Reaction and Mindfulness

Fifteen years ago I changed careers and moved from Vermont to Massachusetts. This was one of the most stressful times in my life.  My new career had me commuting 4 hours everyday which put a lot of stress on my nervous system and caused me to develop a cardiac...
Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving Traditions

We are nearing Thanksgiving which is such a wonderful time of year. We have so much to be thankful for. It is the perfect time of year to reflect on our lives and think about all the beautiful gifts we have received over the past year. The gifts of joy, happiness, and...

Yoga Sutra 15: Non Attachment

Yoga Sutra 15 describes how a person can be free from cravings from the outside world and as a result be clear in their thinking and live a conscious life mastering non attachment. Practicing this will bring longer lasting inner joy, happiness, and peace of mind. This...

What is the difference between a PSYCHOPATH and a SOCIOPATH?

So many people use these words interchangeably when talking about people who commit heinous crimes. The question always comes up in conversation: What is the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath? They are  both under the heading of Antisocial Personality...

What gives people the right to treat others poorly?

What gives people the right to treat others poorly? Is it growing up school came easy to them, so they have this belief they are better than everyone else because supposedly they are so smart? Perhaps it’s because they went to Ivy league schools. Maybe they have...