As an acupuncturist, the most common complaints I hear from patients are related to anxiety, depression, irritability, or just stress! These uncomfortable states spread out into all areas of life, causing sleep disturbance, digestive problems, eating disorders, headaches, respiratory problems, obsessive-compulsive behavior, addictions, even menstrual...
I spent last weekend in a meditation retreat. During the weekend, I was surprised to experience a great deal of aggression, fear and anxiety during my mediation sitting. I asked one of the teachers for advice in working with emotions. I have always been heartened by...
“Humankind is being led along an evolving course…and though we seem to be sleeping, there is an inner wakefulness that directs the dreams, and that will eventually startle us back to the truth of who we are.” Rumi. Surprisingly, on December 31st, I found myself overwhelmed...
This seems to be a time of great fear and uncertainty. I don’t recall so many people around me feeling as vulnerable as they appear lately. Certainly the economic difficulties of the past year contribute. Being in a time of war, and the memory of...
