Although the whole emotional spectrum is likely involved, John Sarno believes that the primary emotion responsible for chronic pain is unconscious rage. This post is about a time when I let my rage be conscious.
The Oops! Reflex in Mindfulness Meditation Practice and Daily Living
Nothing takes us farther away from the present moment than being completely lost in thought. This post considers how we deal with the thinking mind and why it's so important.
Working with Emotion in Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Working with emotional energy can be a real challenge, both in meditation and in daily life. We often suppress difficult emotions. In this post, I talk about facing emotion with the heart of a warrior.
Using Affirmations to Propagate Health and Find Our Enthusiasm
How much control do we really have in life? In this post, I consider this question in reference to an affirmation I used during my cancer treatments. Did saying it really help me find my enthusiasm again?
Working with the Habits of Impulse
What happens we meditate just to keep things on an even keel? In this post, I talk about opening to experience as it is without trying to control it. Sometimes it just takes a gentle nudge.