Food for Thought

As the Dalai Lama once said: "There are two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly live."

This…

Have you ever taken the time to consider what health is? Most people think it is all about the body. When they hear the word "health", the images that pop into their minds are of people working out, eating healthy…

The aftermath of an earthquake can be a traumatic and stressful experience, leaving a lasting impact on our mental health. The ground that once felt stable now seems unsteady and the familiar surroundings are suddenly…

Nothing happens until something moves.  Since energy is always in motion, then change is a constant thing in our lives.  

It’s happening all around us.  In this moment, nothing is staying the same.  There’s no…

Spiritual psychology is a branch of psychology that explores the connection between the mind and the soul. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws on both psychology and spirituality to promote growth, well-being,…

First of all, acceptance doesn't mean complacency. We do have to work on what we think should improve, and we should hold ourselves to adequate standards.

Acceptance means recognizing our situation as real, which…

Firstly, what is trauma? Trauma is a psychological response to an event, past or recent, that has a negative impact on an individual. The cause of trauma can be anything at all, from sexual assault, accidents, abuse in…

Trauma is the lasting emotional response related to experiencing a distressing event. Normally, you'll be afraid of going through the same terrible experience again. But trauma starts to be a problem when you don't…

Your brain is remarkable at making repetitive behaviors automatic. This happens for a couple of reasons:
 

1- The more you do something, the easier it gets.

2- If the behavior leads to some sort of pleasure or…