by Cecil | Jan 14, 2016 | Health, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
How often do you breathe on purpose? Relaxing during your day may be easier than you think. Before you respond to that snide email, tell off a co-worker or snap at your kids or partner, try taking three or four breaths deep into your abdomen. There is no trick to...
by Cecil | Apr 13, 2015 | Health, Uncategorized
Interrupt the Cycle Wait, the reunion is when!? We have all had times in our lives where we were cruising along minding our own business when suddenly there is an upcoming event that makes us stop and look at ourselves a little more closely. We realize we need to...
by Cecil | Mar 21, 2015 | Health, Mindfulness, Spiritual, Uncategorized
Starting to Meditate Did you know that over 75% of general physician visits are stress related and stress is tied to the six leading causes of death?! The good news is that one of the most effective ways to reduce stress in your life, starting to meditate, is FREE and...
by Cecil | Feb 10, 2015 | Health, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
On Monday’s, I’m always surprised by the canned responses my co-workers use over and over to answer the questions, “How’s it going?” or “How was your weekend?” Most respond with something like, “Ugh, it’s...
by Cecil | Dec 7, 2014 | Health, Uncategorized
Fast food and grocery store aisles are filled with processed foods. We often grab these foods to feed ourselves and our family. Although they are not the healthiest choices, we have a right to KNOW that the food we’re eating isn’t filled with harmful...
by Cecil | Nov 10, 2014 | Health, Uncategorized
People ask me on a regular basis how they can get started meditating and living a healthier life. Here is an article from a teacher that I admire, Thich Nhat Hanh, on ‘The Practice of Mindfulness’. What inspired me to change my life isn’t necessarily the same thing...