Meditating in Loving Kindness with Anxiety and Stress

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Meditating in Loving Kindness with Anxiety and Stress

We will never live in a stress-free world. So, how do we help our bodies and minds, when we encounter those stressful moments? Zen Buddhism teaches that as human beings, it is the nature of the human condition to suffer. However, there is a path to alleviate those conditions. Luckily for us, you don’t have to be a Buddhist nun or monk, or even commit to the religion itself, to practice helpful techniques deriving from these original teachings.

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Marcia's Musings: You've Lost That Loving Feeling

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Marcia's Musings: You've Lost That Loving Feeling

The storm clouds blew in with so little warning that there was no time to run, no time to hide. They gathered, small at first, in a corner of my mind, unnoticed and therefore unattended to. As I sought a safe space internally, none could be found, and I took refuge in family and friends.

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Yoga Nidra: A Path to Deep Relaxation and Healing

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Yoga Nidra: A Path to Deep Relaxation and Healing

In today’s fast-paced world, experiencing stress and anxiety is as common as crossing the street. Many people are turning to alternative healing practices like Yoga Nidra, an ancient meditation technique that offers profound benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being…

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Soothe Your Stress

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Soothe Your Stress

We all have stressors in our lives in one form or another. Some, like a slow commute, are easy to brush off. Others are more challenging to shake, like a toxic workplace. No matter the form your stress takes, you can work with your body and your breath to release it and feel calmer and more in control. 

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Discover the Calming Power of Acupuncture for Anxiety Relief

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Anxiety can manifest in various forms, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. I am excited to share with you, and shed light on, a natural and effective solution that has helped countless individuals find relief: acupuncture.

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Marcia’s Musings: Float and Set Yourself Free

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Marcia’s Musings: Float and Set Yourself Free

Floating when depleted proves to be a strong Rx, a natural one, too. You don’t need to be on an ocean- or river-bound ship to do it, either. Floating, I’ve come to realize, comes in many versions and leads to a more- restive state of mind…

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Acupressure to Balance Screen Time

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Acupressure to Balance Screen Time

Tai yang is one of the points along an energy meridian. Self-massage that includes this point increases blood flow to the eyes and can help reduce the pain of headaches. It is easy, without side effects, and safe to do.

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Lessons of the Eight of Swords

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The symbols in the tarot help me to bring forward what I already know, deep in the seat of my soul, knowledge that may be hidden or veiled at the moment. The Eight of Swords depicts a woman, blindfolded and with arms bound, standing with eight swords surrounding her, seeming to trap her in place.

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