Tag Archives: mindfulness

Time is of the Awesence

“How we live our days is how we live our lives.” Annie Dillard I have noticed for many years my tendency to be ‘busy’ and in a hurry. Lately, I have been experimenting with slowing down. I try to remember … Continue reading →

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Healthy Aging Brains

As we reach mid-life our brain becomes smaller, lighter, slower and has more difficult switching tasks. Some of this is the loss of myelin which is a super insulator that carries information along our brain cells. However, there are specific … Continue reading →

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Still Here Now

I am currently reading Ram Dass’ book  entitled ‘Still Here’ written a decade ago it has just again come up to the top of my pile of books.  When Colleen saw it she said they should have titled it  “Still … Continue reading →

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Be Here Now

Research shows that multi-tasking is a myth.  Actually  we are doing one thing at a time but without full focus as we move quickly to the next task.  In the past, I was proud of my ability to ‘multi-task’ now … Continue reading →

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Developing Healthy Optimism in Pessimistic Times

By Allan Weisbard  L.C.S.W. It’s far easier to be optimistic when those around us are optimistic as well.  However, when the zeitgeist is predominantly pessimistic then it is even more important that we develop strategies to foster our own healthy … Continue reading →

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