In one of the many letters he wrote to his son in the 1740s, Lord Chesterfield offered the following advice: There is time enough for everything, in the course of the day, if you do but one thing at once; but there is not time enough in the year, if you will do two things at a time. Multitasking - That's how we get things done, right? We are prolific multitaskers. That’s right, Multitasking is what most humans believe is absolutely necessary in order to maintain our homes, work, and … [Read more...] about Maybe We Need More Lazy
Wise Heart Wisdom
Fear and Inherited Family Trauma
The Science of Epigenetics I have been going through some 'stuff' recently. This has caused some old wounds to resurface. Wounds that I carry as part of me through generations of persecuted ancestors. These wounds manifest in my life as FEAR. In my family's case, it is the fear of 'not enough.' Not enough food, money, goods, etc. And, because I have been doing great personally, I thought I had eliminated these old fears. Alas, as soon as things began to turn south, I went back north to the … [Read more...] about Fear and Inherited Family Trauma
Gut Issues Linked to Emotional Trauma
Can this be true? The simple answer is, yes! Let’s be clear, IBS may have many causes, such as infections, food sensitivities, even genetics. However, in my work I have found that it's usually linked to past or current emotional trauma. According to Dr. Douglas Drossman, founder and CEO of the Rome Foundation which dedicates its education and research to gut disorders such as IBS, you can follow the low-FODMAP diet and combine it with CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) or a pharmaceutical … [Read more...] about Gut Issues Linked to Emotional Trauma
The Energy of Money
The current economic climate has created fear in many of us, causing us to worry about whether we have enough. I understand this feeling – it’s an easy feeling to adopt. So many people are worried they don't have enough money for the essentials in life and we understand – and may, in fact, have that feeling ourselves. You know that feeling – NOT ENOUGH! Fear & Constriction The problem with allowing this mindset to creep in and reacting from fear begins a process of constriction. Inside … [Read more...] about The Energy of Money
40 Million Americans Have It
40 Million Americans Have It? Do You? Yup, about 40 million of us, or 19% of the United States population, suffer from anxiety.* Are you one of them? I am! In fact, most of my clients come in telling me they have been diagnosed (or have self-diagnosed) with anxiety disorder. Many, like myself, take some sort of prescriptive medicine to help them live with their anxiety. If there is an epidemic, I would declare anxiety as an epidemic. It doesn’t even seem to matter your age as it … [Read more...] about 40 Million Americans Have It
Attitude of Gratitude
Here we are again at that wonderful time of year when we are asked to be in a state of gratitude. And yet, this is the time of year when we often feel more stress and anxiety than we seem able to deal with. How can we find an attitude of gratitude when our “to do” list is a mile long? What if I told you that you CAN, and It’s easier than you think?! Take a few minutes right now and think of things that bring you joy. Having any trouble? Well, … [Read more...] about Attitude of Gratitude
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