Peace of Mind

Lost? Find Yourself Again.

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

photo credit: BotheredByBees
Do you find yourself feeling harried and rushed throughout the day?  Are you desperate to rest, but can’t seem to sit still?  Does it seem that there is a never ending stream of activity that you must respond to? 
This is an uncomfortable way to exist, but once you get started it’s hard [...]

The Joy of Walking

Monday, October 6th, 2008

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Do you ever reach a point in the day when you feel like you just can’t think anymore?  Do you want to exercise more during the week but find it inconvenient to do so?  Are you too tired and stressed to hit the gym or go running after work?  If so, consider [...]

7 Ways To Excel At Resting

Monday, September 29th, 2008

photo credit: Daveybot
“Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgement will be surer.  Go some distance away because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is [...]

Self Awareness Leads To The Life You’ve Always Imagined

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

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“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.”  - Joseph Campbell
“Be Yourself” is a popular piece of advice.  Everyone likes to hear it, yet what does it really mean?  The Ancient Greeks said to “Know Thyself,” but why is it so important to know who you are?  The concept of Self is not that clear, yet [...]

Rejuvenate Yourself With Nature

Monday, July 7th, 2008

photo credit: dalechumbley
Being around nature has a way of making us feel part of something bigger than ourselves.  The concerns and preoccupations of our lives seem to get put in the proper place when we are engaged with the natural world - and usually they are much smaller and unimportant than we make them [...]