If Meditation is Not Your Thing, Try a Walk in the Woods
Hiking is a near-perfect combination of elements known to relax us. By Karin KleinWriter and Author There are times when I don’t know what to do with myself. I feel…
Hiking is a near-perfect combination of elements known to relax us. By Karin KleinWriter and Author There are times when I don’t know what to do with myself. I feel…
Pleasure is neither a commodity nor a reward. It’s a foundational human need. By adrienne maree brownWriter and Editor Introduction Feeling good is not frivolous, it is a measure of…
Part of yoga’s appeal is that it is seen as a mystical, ancient tradition. The truth is, the practice of yoga today is profoundly different from those ancient ways. By Dr. Jeremy David…
Science explains how people are changing our natural systems, but we need to recognize the importance of emotions and the spiritual world in charting a course to the future. By Dr. Andrew J. HoffmanProfessor of Management…
St. Ignatius, developed a method of discernment that can be useful even to those who are not religious. By Dr. Annmarie CañoProfessor of PsychologyGonzaga University Introduction Decision-making is a complex process. As individuals, working through our daily…
Meditation and mindfulness practices may have a variety of health benefits. What Are Meditation and Mindfulness? Meditation has a history that goes back thousands of years, and many meditative techniques…
Some people swear by it, but studies of mindfulness have a long way to go. By Bruce LiebermanFreelance Writer Introduction In late 1971, Navy veteran Stephen Islas returned from Vietnam,…
This region of the brain is proving to exert greater influence on cognition, emotion, and other functions. By Diana KwonFreelance Science Journalist Introduction When a 22-year-old college student turned up…