On its face, self-care is not at all a selfish pursuit. There is nothing wrong with taking care of yourself, or de-stressing, or pursuing your joy or passions, or learning to love yourself. Self-care is a routine to keep yourself grounded and healthy. So why has some segments of society leveled the banner of “selfishness”Continue reading “Is Self-Care Selfish?”
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Cut Yourself Some Slack – Learning To Love Yourself
Wouldn’t it be nice to spend your entire life with someone that you love; someone who you know inside and out; someone you respect and truly care about? You can! They are waiting for you on the other side of the mirror! We will never spend as much time with a person as we doContinue reading “Cut Yourself Some Slack – Learning To Love Yourself”
5 Ways Music Affects Our Joy
I was recently giving a self-love starter assignment for an upcoming class. The person co-teaching the class with me interjected and gave a recommendation of some music that might be helpful to the students to reach the level of emotional clarity I was requesting. That made me think, “Wow. I use music everyday in myContinue reading “5 Ways Music Affects Our Joy”
Macho And Mindful
So many men today are in the camp of “I don’t need that touchy-feely stuff. I have real things to get done” when it comes to meditation, mindfulness and their emotional health. I get it. I spent more than 30 years bunking in that same camp! But, guys, I need to talk to you. WeContinue reading “Macho And Mindful”
Anger and Inner-Peace
Blow your top. Flip your lid. Lose it. See red. Go ballistic. You are angry. But why? And what can you do about it in a healthy way? Why Do I Get So Angry? First of all, it is very important to realize that anger is a completely natural emotion, and at times it canContinue reading “Anger and Inner-Peace”