What can we do when we feel the world around us has gone crazy? It is easy to feel powerless, afraid and angry. Eastern spiritual philosophies warn us not to place so much attention outside of ourselves. When we look around and say - “them!...
The wisdom of Acupuncture allows us to look at the workings of our bodies in a way that is quite different from what we are used to. I find the way the ancient Chinese viewed the body, mind and soul to be brilliantly illuminating. The...
As I witness change occurring in the lives of my patients, friends and within myself, lately much of my writing has been focused on this topic. My last several articles have talked about ways to work with our emotional reaction to change: the anxiety, uneasiness...
When flying a kite, a windy day is helpful. Big waves make surfing more fun. Days of rain create abundant green pastures. Likewise, a bit of chaos, uncertainty and challenge can help us cultivate spiritually. Part one of this series talked about using acupuncture points...
Loss and heartbreak are part of life. They can be accompanied by shock and surprise; even despair and alienation. Each of us must find a way to navigate periods of disappointment, loss, chaos, uncertainty and the sense of grief, anxiety and sadness these periods can...
