Month: March 2013

Love of your fate — Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens

Nietzsche was the one who did the job for me. At a certain moment in his life, the idea came to him of what he called 'the love of your fate.' Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens, you say, 'This is what I need.' It may look like a wreck, but go at it as though it were an opportunity, a challenge. If you bring love to that moment—not discouragement—you will find the strength is there. … [click on title to read the rest]

Meditation, defined

We could say that meditation doesn't have a reason or doesn't have a purpose. In this respect it's unlike almost all other things we do except perhaps making music and dancing. … [click on title to read the rest]

Reframe and embrace your experience

a frame in clouds with the words reframe your experience in it

Those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, the power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless. … [click on title to read the rest]

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The heart of forgiveness

This is a very sophisticated treatment that looks at many of the questions people have when contemplating the forgiveness of those who've harmed us, sometimes very badly. … [click on title to read the rest]

giant hoola hoop and dancer: Saturday Mellow

Performer and creator, in 2005 Valerie became the first woman performing a solo Cyr wheel act. In 2011, she won the Silver Clown and the Audience Award at the 35th Festival de Cirque de Monte Carlo. Her number is applauded in over 30 countries and she performs for the best circus companies such as Cirque du Soleil, The Grand Moscow State Circus, Circus Carrée and Circus Knie. The charisma and sensitivity of Valerie on stage allows her to express an emotion rich in poetry. … [click on title to read the rest]

Alarming report on persistent side effects of antidepressant drugs published online

Wow, some researchers have finally spent some time on our withdrawal boards and report back with ALARM. We try to get people to look at these boards all the time and it's pretty clear most people are unimpressed enough to generally think we are simply being hyperbolic in our descriptions about how many people are gravely suffering. Sadly this often includes people critical of psychiatry. Those of us suffering from severe withdrawal syndromes … [click on title to read the rest]

Why are we getting so fat? Obesity in the modern world #foodie friday

It's not just calories in calories out. Obesity is very complex and includes some environmental factors we have very little control over. It seems some people like to believe that every fat person is just a glutton, but that is just not the case! This is a nice little video that attempts to explain some of the many factors involved. ... [click on title to read the rest]

your body needs you!

‎Go back and take care of yourself. Your body needs you, your feelings need you, your perceptions need you. Your suffering needs you to acknowledge it. Go home and be there for all these things. … [click on title to read the rest]

Brain-Immune Connections in Health and Disease

This includes information about "so-called alternative and complimentary approaches." She points out that these methods should be central to care. -- learn more about the scientific basis of the mind-body connection, and the role of environment and emotion in the healing process. … [click on title to read the rest]

About Yoga and the Vagus Nerve

The vagus nerve literally activates the parasympathetic nervous system – the mechanism that controls involuntary actions and affects mood. Doctors sometimes implant vagus nerve stimulators into patients with treatment-resistant depression, but a Yoga practice can produce some of the same effects.. … [click on title to read the rest]

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