The Power of Then and The Power of Now
Relishing a period piece film, bringing back a retro-look or discussing who graced your walls growing up--David or Shaun Cassidy can be so appealing. What is it about the past that makes us long to Read more >
Pressing The “Off” Button Parts I & II
So how does this relate to affecting the way we think? To understand that, I’ll probably need to share an analogy that I use for what meditation represents. I like to imagine our thoughts and mind as a mental food processor. Our “mind” is represented by the whirling blade, always slicing and re-slicing anything that comes in contact with it. The problems start when we drop anything sticky in there, after which no matter how many times it gets knifed, it ends up stuck to the sides.
Alternatives To The New Year’s Resolution
Originally Posted on January 3, 2011 by Debra LeClair Psy.D. Setting goals and working towards them is very ingrained in our culture. However, if you find that the thought of setting a new years resolution Read more >
Mindful Eating Goes A Long Way
Originally Posted on May 25, 2010 by Debra LeClair Psy.D Peace of mind seems particularly elusive these last few weeks. This is especially true as we stay plugged into all that is going on outside Read more >
The Power of Om
Originally Posted on April 18, 2010 by Debra LeClair Psy.D. Om….a symbol of connection to the sacred and a resonant sound that seems to attune our inner self to deep peace and infinite possibility, especially Read more >
Spiritual Spring Cleaning
Originally Posted on March 29, 2010 by Debra LeClair Psy.D. This is one of those times of year where we especially long for change and welcome the absence of tension that comes with the departure Read more >
Healthier Living: Making Some Painless Changes
Originally Posted on January 17, 2010 by Debra LeClair Psy.D Healthy living is often achieved by making small manageable changes that can then more easily and naturally become part of your life style. Here are Read more >
Letting Go of Busy
for those of you that have truly committed to having more peace and quiet in your life, you may have found that it is a struggle to give up the "busy-ness".
Taking A Mindful Minute: Cloud Checks
As with all mindful exercises, there is no judgment about my inquiry. Even typically “annoying” sounds or smells, I notice without judgment.
Mindful Eating Goes A Long Way
Mindful eating helps us reconnect to the sensory experience of the food and how that food affects the body by keeping us in the here and now.