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“The important thing is this: to be ready at any moment to sacrifice what you are for what you could become.” - Charles Dickens Most of us have some aspect of our lives or ourselves that we would like to change. Perhaps you have a clear vision in your mind of how you would like to…
“A clear understanding of negative emotions dismisses them.” – Vernon Howard Interest and research on the use of meditation, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices to benefit physical, mental, and emotional well being continues to grow. There is increased awareness amongst both researchers and the general public that one does not need to subscribe to any…
“Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control himself.” – Pythagoras Some people have greater tendencies to experience episodes of depression at different points throughout their lifetimes. A wide variety of biological, temperamental, environmental, psychological, and social factors impact various outcomes. A recent study found…
“Stress is like spice – in the right proportion it enhances the flavor of a dish. Too little produces a bland, dull meal; too much may choke you.” – Donald Tubesing Do you ever find that the way that you tend to make decisions is different when you are feeling particularly stressed? Many people have…
“I have been my own disciple and my own master. And I have been a good disciple but a bad master.” – Antonio Porchia You know the feeling… it’s the end of a long and stressful day and you’ve been trying your hardest to stick to your diet or resolution all day long. But now,…
“For each new morning with its light, for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for love and friends, for everything Thy goodness sends.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Insomnia is often the result of incessant thoughts and persistent emotions that keep us physically or mentally tossing back and forth. It is common to experience a…
“You cannot help but learn more as you take the world into your hands. Take it up reverently, for it is an old piece of clay, with millions of thumbprints on it.” – John Updike Do you remember all (or any) of the presents that you unwrapped at Christmas five years ago? How about ten…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin Most of us begin to think about New Year’s resolutions as we near the end of each year. This can be an optimistic time of earnest reflection on habits that…
“Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.” – Francis Bacon During times of intense stress or when recovering from traumatic incidents, there is often a sense of not being sure of how to effectively regulate emotions or deal with disturbing thoughts. Sometimes, emotions may seem…
“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you’re right.” – Henry Ford We all make mistakes. Some people seem to learn from their mistakes more readily than others. Many people haven’t given specific consideration to how they think about mistakes. We all have beliefs about what mistakes mean, the importance of making mistakes,…
