Category Archives: Lessons in a Nutshell

Relax and Reduce Stress Right Now

You can calm down and relax anytime, anywhere.  In this short video, Dr. Dean Ornish, who wrote Reversing Heart Disease, shows us how we can reduce our stress level in less than 3 minutes, wherever we are:  Inner Balance  

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Contentment – How to achieve it

Deepak Choprah on Building Well-Being and Feeling Content:Passively accepting your sadness is the same as forgetting to build your own happiness. Happiness is more than a mood. It’s a long-lasting state that is more accurately called well-being. Well-being is a … Continue reading

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Lessons from Jetta the Cat

As I learned to cope with life with a wheelchair, practicing meditation daily, I started to find inspiration when I wasn’t looking – like from my cat, Jetta.  I look forward to rolling out in the morning and having  her … Continue reading

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Lessons in a Nutshell

1)       Get rid of all the clutter in your living space. 2)       Be still for at least 3 minutes in the morning and in the afternoon to quiet the chatter in your mind.   Notice your breathing and your heartbeat – … Continue reading

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