The Buddha described four steps to working with the breath. 1. Knowing – Knowing that you are breathing in and breathing out 2. Noticing – Is the breath short or long? 3. Training – Train the mind to sustain the attention of the...
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I recently spent a weekend hiking in the Ticino area which is the southern most tip of Switzerland. It is a magical area with so many wonderful hiking trails and picturesque villages to explore. My time here made me think quite a bit about what I...
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Max Strom wrote this passage in his book called “A Life worth Breathing”. It is the storm in your mind-the mental stress, negativity, and endless inner monologue – that causes so much of your emotional suffering and ill health...
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“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is” by MaryAnne...
Read more100 years old and loving life. Want to know the secret to a long and happy life?
Want to know the secret to a long and happy life? Beverley Hadgraft meets three women who have lived a century. “I still do yoga and morning exercises. It’s important to keep your brain and body alive” Bet Holmes, 103, lives in...
Read moreThe dangers of consuming too much sugar
Scientific studies recently conducted show sugar is a toxin that can lead to major chronic diseases including obesity, heart disease and cancer. Fructose has been linked to 78 different diseases so it is really important to limit our sugar intake...
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