Brain Fog

Have you found yourself feeling forgetful, unfocused, scattered, or confused, especially when making decisions?  Often erroneously chalked up to old age and the onset of dementia, according to studies of older adults, forgetfulness, attention lapses, and diminished mental sharpness are more closely related to mood and general health than to age or the risk of […]

It’s Not About You (no matter how it appears)

Take nothing personally (Don Miguel Ruiz).  Don’t own it (Wayne Dyer, referring to others’ behavior).  Sound expert advice for living in peace and non-violence.  No matter what they say, their behavior, comments, and judgment are about themselves, not you, so let them go.

Make Friends with a Neti Pot

Decongestants are readily available over the counter, but they lose their effectiveness with repeated use and may not be recommended for people with high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes.  For relief of sinus symptoms, I like to irrigate with a Neti Pot.  Learn more at WebMD or watch this demonstration.  Be sure to boil […]

Trust is a Building Block

Trust creates a foundation for peace and nonviolence to flourish, and trust is something we can promote.  We begin to trust others by giving them benefit of the doubt (i.e. we practice compassion), we and we enable them to trust us when we keep our word.

Graciousness

Mercy, compassion, luxurious, elegant, tactful, kind, and polite: these are words used to define graciousness.  What a peaceful world we would live in if these words defined it!  Pick your favorite from the list, and let’s get started.

Exercise – Good for Body and Mind

Finally a study with good news!  The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease reports that older people who did tai chi three times a week for 40 weeks not only showed increases in brain volume, they also scored better on memory and learning tests than those who didn’t exercise.  It’s exciting to think that gentle forms of […]

Arnie’s Way

My college boyfriend, Arnie, was a champion of peace and nonviolence.  I can remember walking in the dorm with him and encountering a guy sitting in the hallway with his legs stretched across, blocking our way.  Rather than step over his legs, Arnie, all of 5’6”, waited and quietly said, “It’s not my way, man.” […]

EnLIGHTening Findings

Ever wonder if the bags of greens in the front of the supermarket shelf that are exposed to the light are more nutrient-dense than the ones in the back in the dark?  Me neither, but researcher Gene Lester did.  He found that just 24 hours of light exposure enhanced the greens’ nutrients.  He also discovered […]

The Power of You

Each snowflake in an avalanche pleads not guilty. ~ Stanislaw J. Lec You and your words and actions matter.  Today, take the high road and overlook the seeming offense.  Encourage, praise or support someone.  Your actions toward even one person keep the planet moving toward peace and nonviolence.