Peace and Fitness

Meditation

(Will) Power Up!

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If you think some people are just lucky to have good willpower, think again.  Willpower is something we need to develop, just like cardiovascular endurance, or big guns.  Willpower isn't good to have just to avoid temptation and avoid binges but also to make wise choices and stay motivated.  Nurture your willpower by exercising it!  Try meditation-- just 10 minutes of … [Read more...] about (Will) Power Up!

Forget the Thermostat and Set your Biostat or You Were Right, Tom

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So what exactly IS a biostat and how do you adjust yours?  According to Deepak Chopra, we can help stall or reverse the aging process, memory decline and even most cases of Alzheimer's disease by doing a few simple things.  One is a very, very simple daily meditation.  Sitting tall, close your eyes and set your biostat.  That is a number that reflects the age you would like to … [Read more...] about Forget the Thermostat and Set your Biostat or You Were Right, Tom

Every Day is a Day for Giving Thanks…

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Why wait till Thanksgiving to start being thankful?  If you start practicing gratitude today, and spend a few minutes every day focusing on what you have to be thankful for, by Thursday you will already be a happier person.  If you are saying to yourself, I don't need to set aside time each day to do this because I know that I have a lot to be thankful for, you are missing ALL … [Read more...] about Every Day is a Day for Giving Thanks…

Everyone has ONE Minute

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1-Minute Meditation Right about now, and until the New Year, stress levels run high...especially during an election year.  Here is a simple 1-Minute Meditation based on tips from Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness: An Eight Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World. 1) SIT ERECT IN A STRAIGHT-BACKED CHAIR. Your feet can be flat on the floor.  Close your eyes or … [Read more...] about Everyone has ONE Minute