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What Old Dream Still Strikes a Chord in You?

It’s never too late to learn a satisfying new skill.  A few weeks ago, I heard about a man who began practicing yoga for the first time at age 72, then went on to become a certified Yoga instructor.  Now this wonderful opportunity to learn to play the piano–no matter what your age!  Read on…  Online [...]

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How Do You Quiet Your Mind?

In this video of Asheville, NC artist Jonas Gerard,  he is painting a big abstract work to music, practically dancing as he works, his strokes racing across the canvas.  It looks like a boisterous  process, but in fact Gerard says that painting fast allows his mind to be quiet.  Gerard’s distinctive approach may not be for everyone, but [...]

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5 Ways to Lower Stress in 5 Minutes or Less

This morning I woke up with a feeling of mild dread about how I was going to meet all my work deadlines today. Feelingthat tightness in the pit of my stomach is always counterproductive: The more I worry about doing it all, the less able I am to get it done. I know I should meditate, or take a long brisk walk, or do some yoga, or write in my journal. But all those laudable practices seem overwhelming or too time-consuming in my frazzled state of mind. [...]

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