A Long Spine Will Set You Free

One of the most common physical reactions to fear, disappointment, sadness or upset is a spontaneous shrinking of the back. The spine actually becomes shorter as the neck and lower back tighten to protect against alarming emotions or physical dangers. Only when the spine is long and supple can we live with ease, confidence and […]

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Giving thanks amid sorrow or fear

Worried about the future? Having trouble processing loss? Giving thanks may seem impossible in the “dark night of the soul.” Here’s some help. It’s easy to feel grateful when things are going the way we want—that is, if we don’t fall into the trap of taking those things for granted. But oh, it’s so hard […]

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Sickening politics…and 6 steps to urgent self-care

Maybe you’re angry. Maybe you’re anxious. Maybe you’re feeling hopeless or just terribly sad. Whatever reactions this strange election is sparking in you, don’t let them wreck your health. Here’s a positive way to cope. You probably know that prolonged stress can make you physically sick–raising your blood pressure, accelerating your heart rate, impeding your sleep, and […]

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Internalized Anger Questionnaire

Anger is not always vented out. You may find that it comes out as different methods of suppressing and withholding. Your responses to the following questions* will help you identify these patterns in your daily life. Do you become buried in work or projects? Do you eat too much or too little? Do you get […]

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In Search of Strong and Noble Leaders

These days, how can we find leaders who will uplift and inspire, rather than alarm and enrage? Actually, some of us might just become such leaders. It’s not just what we have in ourselves that matters. It’s what we perceive and encourage in others, too. In our last article, “In Teams We Trust,” we covered […]

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