Give Meditation a Chance!

Ironically, Transcendental Meditation was introduced to America in 1959, the year I was born. When I was a young child, I remember people talking about it, and honestly, it seemed pretty ridiculous to me. I could not see any point in sitting around chanting “om” all day! Back in the 90’s back when John Gray (remember “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”) was still on our collective radar, I...
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Practice Forgiveness; Improve Your Health

If you think that practicing forgiveness is not that big a deal, think again. Some of the top healthcare organizations recommend practicing forgiveness; think Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins. Forgiveness is at the foundation of many religious beliefs. There is a good reason for this! Forgiveness helps you. When you forgive, you find peace. Forgiveness does not mean you have excused or condoned a...
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Forest Bathing, Seriously? Yes!

    When I started my coaching business in 2021 I wrote a blog about Forest Bathing (Yes! It’s a thing!) I was very excited that our local publication Main Street Magazine published my article in their February 2021 digital edition! So take a look! Forest Bathing, Seriously? Yes! Here in New England our days are getting shorter, but there are still a few months ahead to enjoy...
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Campfires: Do They Offer the Same Benefit as Meditation?

Well, I’m just going to be straight up about the health benefits of campfires. As I was researching this blog, I was fairly certain that I would find loads of proof that watching a campfire would provide the same benefits for the immune system as does a solid meditation practice. Nope! I could not find any scientific backing that would confirm my belief that campfires, or fireplace fires are...
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