Reduce the noise…aka: anxiety

Aug 21, 2024 | Musings

It’s all good. I don’t know about you, but I get slightly irritated when I am in the midst of a difficult situation and a well-meaning friend tries to be helpful with such statements as “it’s all good”, or “no stress”, or “don’t sweat the small stuff”. Half of me...

Don’t judge a book.

Jul 24, 2024 | Musings

“Judging others is bad”. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. From our earliest age we are taught not to “judge” people. My definition of “judging” is when an opinion about someone is attached to a “value”. “Good people” and “Bad people”. “Good behavior” and “bad...

Why you strive for more

Jun 19, 2024 | Musings

Health is the greatest gift; Contentment is the greatest wealth – Siddhartha Gautama Feeling a little bit of discontentment is an extremely effective motivation to move toward a specific goal. Folks with financial “wealth” will often credit their drive to...

Silent Storms: The Atypical Form of Depression You Need to Know More About

Aug 14, 2023 | Mindfulness

Approximately 280 million people suffer from depression on a global scale. The figure is harrowing but doesn’t give you the complete picture because depression isn’t always visible. Sometimes, people experience symptoms related to it but can’t pinpoint what they’re...

Understanding The Link Between L-Theanine and Stress

Aug 4, 2023 | Mindfulness

Introduction Today, stress is one of the leading causes of physical challenges. Yes, what used to be a feeling of tension or a state of mind when faced with a difficult situation can impact you physically and even how you react and handle things emotionally and...