I used to take the Quiz. You know, the “Am I an Alcoholic?” one — with twenty questions promising to reveal whether or not you should stop what you’re doing and head to a 12-step meeting. I took it in my twenties and, to my relief, answered “no” to...
We've all experienced cultivated situations of harmony that slows and calms mind, body, and spirit. There is also a very different inner stillness that comes from uncultivated experiences, evoking something deeper, something still and timeless...
We have all experienced glimpses of a larger consciousness that lies beyond our personal identity and day-to-day life, characterized by a sense of ease, wholeness, peace, delight, and freedom. They are a welcome release from the day-to-day struggles...
We are seamlessly interconnected to all beings. The practice of “equalizing” is an ancient approach to help us to abandon learned preferences and view all individuals as equally deserving of love and compassion.
Self-care means we take an active role in safeguarding our mental and physical wellness, proactively and (especially) in times of duress. Self-care is doing what is good for us and does not mean you are being self-centered. It's vital for you and...
Your partner is still keen, but during menopause sex may be the last thing on your mind. You are not alone. Many women find that their desire for sex wanes as they approach menopause. Studies show that up to 75 percent of women feel their sex drive...
Hot flashes and night sweats can be debilitating. Here are some ways to feel better fast.
Empaths and sensitive people have an open heart. They don’t have the same emotional guard up that many others do. They feel people’s pain and instinctively want to take it away, often suffering from the fear and pain manifesting in the world. How...
Human Flourishing is the realization of our innate potential for an enduring happiness, optimal well-being, expansive consciousness, and effortless serenity. I used the word realization because these qualities are already and have always been innate...
Achieving genuine and lasting happiness can be said to be a central goal of human life. But if we so strongly desire happiness why are our lives so often filled with stress, distress, and overt suffering?
Laura McKowen
Elliott Dacher MD
Shelly Tygielski
Maryon Stewart
Dr. Judith Orloff MD