I am resting comfortably, my body fully supported, and eyes gently closed. I remind myself: All I need to do is lie here and breathe. Nothing else is required of me at this moment. I allow myself to move moment-to-moment with my breath, experiencing how good it feels, to simply breathe. I appre ... Read more

Ah…to be able to fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow. For many, this would be a dream come true. At times, my sleep is hijacked when thoughts of my “to do” list come to mind. It seems that in a heartbeat I can go from drowsy and barely keeping my eyes open to being wide-eyed and te ... Read more

The heart is the first organ to develop in a human being. It begins to beat in utero and beats until our last breath, never taking a vacation. At least, it’s not supposed to! It beats on…through our joys and sorrows, times of stress and relaxation, and through exercise and rest. It beats. The h ... Read more

There are times when I feel rattled and out of sorts because of all the projects, work and family demands in my life. When this happens, my mind races, already anticipating a difficult day. I feel drained before it even begins. And my attitude — well, lets just say that it’s less than stellar. ... Read more

Many of us make traditional New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking, or get in shape — only to forget them three months later. Although some of you actually achieve your resolutions (and deserve a pat on the back), for others these “resolutions” may just make you feel defeated. If y ... Read more