"Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness" - Richard CarlsonThere are not many things that remain constant in this life. Change, it seems, is the only certainty. The Western world is undergoing enormous change - economically, socially and politically - and along with this change comes anxiety and a reluctance to accept "the inevitable." Why? Because we have been accustomed to enjoying a particular lifestyle and the "freedom" that … [Read more...]
Stress: What do You Think?
There are many kinds of stress. Physical stress of an illness, injury or being exposed to toxins or allergens. Emotional stress stemming from relationships with family and friends. Work stress like trying to meet deadlines or please a difficult client. Stress from traffic, loud atmospheres, over booking our schedules...it seems to be everywhere. Certain chemicals and hormones are released in our bodies when they are stressed, regardless of what kind of stress we are under. They raise our blood … [Read more...]
Moving toward Peace
You may have heard the saying, "world peace begins at home," but what does that mean to you personally? To me, this means first looking within ourselves for answers.Leo Tolstoy wrote, many years ago, "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." People tend to look furthest away from themselves for fault: at different countries, different religions, different political parties or even just different personal habits. We can all see what is … [Read more...]
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