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Movement Mindsets: Transforming Should’s to Recharge Mind, Body, and Spirit

Movement Mindsets: Transforming Should’s to Recharge Mind, Body, and Spirit

*This is an article from the Summer 2022 issue of Contentment Magazine. By Cynthia Ackrill, MD, PCC, FAIS   But I don’t want to… Several of the articles in this publication address our attitudes about movement and the frustrating disconnect between knowing its value and actually doing it. As an early adopter of the well-being approach in a disease-focused profession, I’ve known for years that…

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Meditation is a waste of time? : Meditation

Meditation is a waste of time? : Meditation

Isn’t almost everything here or in the ‘spiritual’ world just a waste of time? Some of the ‘greatest’ teachers said there is no defined way, there is no technique, no method, no routine, no practice; you are a pure illusion like a rainbow (it seems like it’s there, but it isn’t); The Truth is always here and in no time, by doing any practice you only move away from it. Given that there are so…

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24 Ways to Cheer Someone Up

24 Ways to Cheer Someone Up

How to cheer someone up when they’re upset, sad, or disappointed. One of life’s biggest questions. Deep down, you know that there’s a way for you to connect to this person to make them feel happier. But maybe you’re struggling to come up with ideas. Or perhaps you feel like you’re trying everything but somehow choosing the wrong things. We’ve all been there. In this article, we’ll share how to…

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(Delete if not allowed) Hoping some Headspace users will help me answer some questions for me! : Meditation

(Delete if not allowed) Hoping some Headspace users will help me answer some questions for me! : Meditation

Hey guys, this is kind of random but i thought i would share it. I started meditating not so long ago (in comparison to how long some people have been), and well, a lot of things have definitely changed. For example, it is easier to focus now, and my mind is clearer in general. A really cool thing is my sudden ability to be able to enjoy being in the moment in a nice environment, if i am in a…

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If you want to understand a little about the talisman of the wisdom of the world and the riddle of man’s creation and the mystery of the reality of the prescribed prayers, then consider this short comparison : Meditation

If you want to understand a little about the talisman of the wisdom of the world and the riddle of man’s creation and the mystery of the reality of the prescribed prayers, then consider this short comparison : Meditation

If you want to understand a little about the talisman of the wisdom of the world and the riddle of man’s creation and the mystery of the reality of the prescribed prayers, then consider this short comparison The Eleventh Word In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate.By the sun and its glorious splendour; * By the moon as it follows it; * By theday as it shows [the sun’s] glory; * By…

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In Person and Video Sessions — Anxiety Counselling, Stress Therapy

In Person and Video Sessions — Anxiety Counselling, Stress Therapy

Thanks to all who have checked in regarding the format of sessions. At this time I will be available for both in person and video sessions. You can easily book the session of you choice by visiting my bookings page. If you’d already booked a session it will show up as an in person appointment. Feel free to change it or connect with me directly to ensure we both know the plan if you prefer to be…

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New zafu/meditation pillow : Meditation

New zafu/meditation pillow : Meditation

Hey guys, this is kind of random but i thought i would share it. I started meditating not so long ago (in comparison to how long some people have been), and well, a lot of things have definitely changed. For example, it is easier to focus now, and my mind is clearer in general. A really cool thing is my sudden ability to be able to enjoy being in the moment in a nice environment, if i am in a…

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The Pleasant Parallels of TM and Day-To-Day Life

The Pleasant Parallels of TM and Day-To-Day Life

Bob Roth said something before going into a meditation that was a game changer for not only my TM practice but also my life. On one of Bob’s group meditation calls (which I highly recommend) just before the meditation started he said: Start the meditation without any expectation of any results. Hm. That landed on me and left an instant imprint. The idea of meditating and not expecting was an idea…

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Some Types of Stress Could Be Good for Brain Functioning

Some Types of Stress Could Be Good for Brain Functioning

Summary: Low to moderate stress can help build resilience and may reduce the risk of developing more serious mental health disorders including depression and anti-social behavior, a new study reports. Source: University of Georgia It may feel like an anvil hanging over your head, but that looming deadline stressing you out at work may actually be beneficial for your brain, according to new…

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The Crimsons : Meditation

The Crimsons : Meditation

“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘺; 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵.” “𝘚𝘩𝘶𝘵 𝘶𝘱, 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘵,” 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬, 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘩. “𝘕𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵. 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵. 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵,” 𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮, “𝘨𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘦.” 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺, 𝘴𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘧…

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Self-Esteem: When My Inner Demon Gets It Wrong

Self-Esteem: When My Inner Demon Gets It Wrong

What makes you feel insecure? Maybe it’s public speaking. Perhaps making a mistake leaves you down on yourself. Maybe your “hot button” is feeling rejected. Most of us have something (or multiple things) that trigger a sense of low self-esteem. Even if we usually feel OK as we go about our day, running into that thing makes our anxiety spike – and we start telling stories in our head about what…

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Students who are nonbinary, female or in their second year of college are most affected by academic stress -- ScienceDaily

Students who are nonbinary, female or in their second year of college are most affected by academic stress — ScienceDaily

Academic stress takes a toll on the mental well-being of certain groups of college students more than others – a correlation further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Rutgers New Jersey Medical School study. Published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, researchers found a significant correlation between perceived academic stress and poor mental well-being in all the…

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music : Meditation

I’m having such a hard time reckoning my spiritual experiences and background with simple questions that I cannot answer. In short, I grew up Christian (not of my own volition necessarily), moved into spiritualism, and after one philosophy101 class, basically fell out. I use to believe I was an empath, that I could feel others emotions… but I simply grew up in a household with a verbally abusive,…

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positive mindfulness for kids - Teaching Children Meditation

positive mindfulness for kids – Teaching Children Meditation

A beautiful, mindful idea by one of our Connected Kids tutors… “We had a rainbow compliment carwash, the kids stood in two lines opposite each other and waved scarves while a child walked down the middle and received everyone’s compliments. Then we had a meditation where the kids lay down and I guided them through standing on a beach watching and listening to the water lapping on the shore, on…

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Stress Got You Down on the Job?

Stress Got You Down on the Job?

Very important memo to self, staff! — What can WE do to make this a better place to work? That question is one today’s public- and private-sector employers who genuinely care about their workers are prone to ponder often. Among the attributes people tend to list for ideal jobs and working environment are a fair wage, good benefits, workplace flexibility – parental leave and respect for the…

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Silence Occurs – Everything in life is vibration – Albert Einstein

Silence Occurs – Everything in life is vibration – Albert Einstein

Sounds are produced in silence. Sounds are consumed in silence. Silence is the backdrop of all sounds. “Everything in life is vibration” – Albert Einstein We live in a sea of sounds spread in space, and it is not an overemphasis to say that we are the creatures of sound as well. Our physical and mental activities—speech, thoughts, feelings, and emotions are expressions of sound energy. Moreover,…

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September Schedule is Open — Anxiety Counselling, Stress Therapy

September Schedule is Open — Anxiety Counselling, Stress Therapy

Starting September 7th I will be back in the office! I will be available for sessions Wednesdays from 9:30 am – 7:30 pm and Thursdays from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. My calendar is officially open for booking clients and I am looking forward to reconnecting. As a heads up, though I am returning to work, I will continue to be primary care for my kiddos. This may mean I have to stay home if they are unable…

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