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Mind Body Spirit

Boredom Eating: Why You Eat When You’re Bored and How to Stop

Do you find yourself wanting—in fact needing—to sink your teeth into something not because you’re hungry but to fill that awful hollow inside yourself? 
The type of boredom that feels so unbearable that it drives us to the point of wanting to push that awful feeling way with food, is a sign of our soul trying [...]

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5 Indisputable Reasons You Need To Spend Time Alone

I admit it. I’m the type of person who loves alone time. Don’t get me wrong–deeply meaningful relationships with other human beings are a necessary and important part of my everyday. However, I adore, crave, and carve out vast amounts of time alone. During this time I revel in introspection, explore my creativity, and express [...]

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Silence

When was the last time you actually allowed the sounds of silence to permeate your environment?  Creating a life of meaning and joy requires that we begin to listen inwardly. To find our way in life, it is necessary that we learn to listen to ourselves—to observe regular moments of silence. 
It is only in moments [...]

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Nature Deficit Disorder

Recently I attended a lecture at the Dallas Arboretum given by Richard Louv, author and expert on connection between family, nature, and community. Louv is the author of “Last Child in the Woods” and the recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal given by the National Audubon Society.
Last Child in the Woods
In his book, Louv states [...]

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Initiate a Morning Ritual of Sitting Quietly

Before starting your day in the morning, sit quietly, even if only for one minute. This one minute may be the most important minute of your day. Sit down and simply breathe. This can help slow your mind, lift you out of old habits of stress and rushing, and create balance. 
Take a minute to touch [...]

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Your Intuition is Speaking, Are You Listening?

“Follow your intuition! Go with your instincts! Trust your gut!” I’m sure you have heard this advice numerous times even well before depression set in. You would probably love to follow it, if only you could find the magic button labeled “Intuition Now.”
Intuition under normal circumstances is a very confusing thing. It’s not an emotion [...]

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Home Sweet Home: Feeling Comfortable In Your Own Skin

On a regular basis check in and notice your physical body. Sense what is automatically going on. Observe without fixing anything or finding anything “wrong.” Is your physical body relaxed and open, or are muscles tense, heavy, or tight?
Notice where you hold your energy and attention as you encounter various situations. Sometimes we hold ourselves [...]

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Do Real Men Take Baths?

Do Real Men take baths or only showers?
The answer is definitely a resounding “Yes! It’s true. Real Men take baths.”
Remember those old John Wayne cowboy films where the good guy always ended up in the bathtub with a cigar after a dirty day of shooting bad guys?
Then, there’s the famous “Eureka!” moment. Recall [...]

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Blessed Are the Humans Who Have Made It Their Goal For Self-Improvement

In a recent Twitter post I wrote, “Blessed are the humans who have made it their goal for self-improvement.” In response, a dear friend wrote back with this question:  
“Ok… Great. Good idea. Makes sense to me. It’s been the goal of my life. Only one problem… If we are perfect the way we are and we [...]

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No More Diets! A Registered Dietitian Shares 9 Secrets to Real and Lasting Weight Loss

March 11 is National Registered Dietitian’s Day! This day marks the unity and solidarity of the Registered Dietitian community and celebrates its efforts for the crucial role they place in making and keeping people well, healthy, and independent.
As the nation’s food and nutrition experts, Registered Dietitians are committed to improving the health of their patients [...]

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