What images come to mind when you think of courage? Do you find images of real or fictional heroes and heroines tumbling into your mind? Can you remember times in your own life when you’ve found an inner strength or drive that perhaps you never knew you had? Jungian Psychology, Mythology, classic fairy tales and myths from many cultures all suggest that we are each on a hero/ine’s journey in our ...
Laughter: Great Stress Management
Swami Beyondananda: "FUN-da-Mental Pointers" "1. Be a fundamentalist, make sure fun always comes before the mental. Realize that life is a situation comedy that will never be cancelled. A laugh track has been provided and the reason why we are put in the material world is to get more material. Have a good laughsitive twice a day and that will insure regularhilarity. 2. Remember that each of us ...
Moving From Acceptance to Compassion
Here is a quote that I used in our radio show this week. I think it is really helpful and motivating to know that there is something very real going on physiologically with a lot of spiritual concepts and practices. "When we accept ourselves for who we are_as people filled with strengths and weaknesses--it's easier to accept the flaws we find in others. Acceptance makes it easier to tolerate ...
CareGiver Corner Radio Show: Reducing Stress Through Compassion
What is compassion? How does a compassionate approach help reduce caregiver stress? As a caregiver, how can you open to the flow of healthy compassion? When does compassion become a problem? In other words, can you be too compassionate? Join the Living Energy Works team of Karen Kallie, Peg Donahue and Tony Pace for an an in-depth discussion of this topic and overall Caregiver well being. ...
Smile to Strengthen Your Brain!
Did you know that smiling even when you do not feel like it or have a reason will help to interrupt negative moods and strengthen your brain's neural network that helps to maintain a positive outlook on life? At the very least you will have a postive effect on others and they will in turn respond to you with greater kindness. We can all use this one but it may be particularly helpful to caregivers ...
Stressed? The Newest Self Care Tool–Yawning!
New research in neuroscience has shown yawning to: Stimulate alertness and concentration Optimize brain activity and metabolism Improve intellectual function Enhance memory--recall Improve consciousness and introspection Decrease stress Relax entire body Enhance muscle control Improve athletic performance Helps with sense of time Increases empathy Enhances pleasure and sensuality Who ...
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