“Bring your attention back to the breath.” This is a suggestion that’s often offered during a guided meditation. Chances are when you’ve heard these words, your mind was off in a story; and chances are the same was true for most anyone else who heard those words during a sitting. The mind tends to wander – … More Land and Linger
The body responds to a gentle breath in the same way most of us respond to a smile: with acceptance. We allow for it. We welcome it. Nat King Cole sings, “Smile though your heart is aching, smile even though it’s breaking, when there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by.” His earnest invitation … More Smile
Happiness is a brainwave—smiles directly affect your brain. This is a physiological fact. And the very fact that you can always offer a smile, to yourself or to someone else, celebrates a fundamental freedom that we all possess: the freedom to choose how to respond to a situation. And here’s how your body celebrates with … More Happiness Is a Brainwave