Tag: Dr. Thomas Maples
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Guided Meditations… Mindfulness Breathing for Deep Relaxation
Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance. Amit Ray In today’s mindfulness meditation, we explore how to use circular breathing to reach states of deep relaxation and discover the benefits it can have on your body, mind, and spiritual health.
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Three Ways to Nurture Emotional Intelligence: A Means for Greater Wellness
Inspirational Quote We are the sum of our experiences. Therefore, as we learn to navigate life, we run into various emotions and reactions to people and events. The goal for emotional intelligence is to learn how to identify, understand, manage, and express your feelings in a way that leads to greater clarity; this nurtures more…
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High on Life… Healthy Living for Body, Mind, and Spiritual Balance
The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life. Oscar Wilde Tweet We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Tweet Are you tired of living in pain or feeling depressed? Do you want to start living…
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Emotional Wellbeing: Stress Management Techniques to Create Optimal Emotional Health
Most of us feel stressed or overwhelmed at some point in our lives. Stress may come from work, family obligations, or even something as simple as a traffic jam. Stress can make it difficult to sleep well and have the energy we need for daily life. Many people try to handle stress by drinking alcohol,…
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7 Ways to Encourage Emotional Wellness
Sometimes, it feels like we are the only person in the world who is struggling with our emotions. But, how should you engage your emotions in a way that will prompt less stress while actively engaging your future? In this article, I explore 7 areas to help make your life a little less stressful. I…
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Face Your Fears: Living a Purpose Driven Life
Ever wonder about your life’s purpose? Have you ever felt as if your fears got in the way of pursuing your aspirations, dreams, or goals? One of the most common excuses people give for not following their purpose is that they lack courage. Fear simply holds them back. The irony is, courage can’t exist without…
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Perceptions of Change
Inspirational Quote Exercises in Change from the Life Coach… Imagine a Brave New World. Not as Aldous Huxley imagined in his totalitarian exploration of government gone terribly wrong. But instead, a world where we have the freedoms to exist in peace and harmony with one another, free to explore the inner and outer depths of…
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What is Your Priority?
Inspirational Quote Philosophical Food for Thought I happened upon this quote from the great martial artist Bruce Lee. Wow, does it put things into perspective! How much time and effort do you spend on the increase? New goals, new cars, new homes, new jobs, more, more, and more! Does this rat race indeed lead to…
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Perspectives in Change…
As I spent a wonderful day with my children, I could not help but wonder… Are we complicating all of this? Namaste, my friends. May blessings find your future as you change the world
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Priorities in Action
What valuable words of wisdom these genuinely are. As the old saying goes, do what I say, not as I do! Oops, maybe that is why things are so backward. Action, not words, expresses priorities. As Mother Teresa once said, “if you want to change the world, go home and love your family” (paraphrased). While…
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Guided Meditation: Mindfulness for Beginners
Daily Inspiration In today’s meditation, we focus on the foundation, breathwork. In taking this guided journey, you will learn the fundamentals of breathing, which allows you to shut down the mind and focus on the body’s natural rhythms. I hope that in this practice, you will form a solid foundation for mindful journeys to begin.…
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Old Sultan… The Young, Old, Ugly, and Bold: Wisdom for Today’s Society…
There is a tale from the Grimm Brothers entitled Old Sultan. It tells of the perilous adventures an old dog will undertake to show his owner he can learn new tricks. However, as with any story of psychological merit, one must strike a deal between the dark and light and unite these two opposing forces…