I read this Buddhist story about our true nature being like pure gold that I’d like to share. Imagine that I have a gold nugget…
Category: Negative Moods & Emotions
As I posted before, I’ve really gotten into audiobooks…and I think this is a transition for me that is here to stay. I’m going through…
A recent article in Science Daily summarized the research findings from Niemiec, Ryan, and Deci that was published in the June 2009 issue of Journal…
I’m summarizing (and adding my own thoughts) to a recent article on MSNBC’s website entitled, “Need to Recharge Your Brain? Step Outside” by Andrea Thompson.…
The importance of play is underrated. Kids and adults both need it, as detailed in the Feb/Mar 2009 cover story in Scientific American Mind. The…
I love aphorisms – short, memorable quotes that point to powerful truths. For instance, I love the saying, “I’ll cross that bridge when I come…
Many people believe that, to meditate, one needs to be seated in lotus position for an hour with incense burning in the background. That’s one…
I recently was trying to work out a ticket problem with a Southwest Airlines customer service representative. The representative was patient and kind and treated…
The temptations to spend in our capitalist society are enormous. More is better, right? If we only had that shiny widget, then we would be…
Recently, I had the opportunity of visiting with Katherine Kisiel of Fox News here in Austin about coping with holiday stress. In particular, what should…