Contemplative practice can shift our emotional set point Did you know that the brain can be trained to alter our emotional set point? The...

Gratitude isn’t just for Thanksgiving. So try it! Then make gratitude a healthy regular habit. And if I haven't told you lately, I'm grateful for you! Start the day with gratitude: appreciate your hot drink; the aroma and first sip, a beautiful morning, the beginning of a new day, or early morning quiet Express gratitude at mealtime: it took a lot of effort -- much of it unseen -- to put delicious, nutritious food on your plate Appreciate the small things and the people you n

Mindfulness is non-judgmental moment-to-moment awareness. And you can start your own mindfulness practice with experimentation. The thing is, mindfulness is a practice; always unfolding and always revealing. Practicing mindfulness and opening awareness of breath, body, mind, and surroundings (with curiosity) can be life-changing. For me, mindfulness enriches experiences, and enhances enjoyment of everyday activity (even things I may not usually like to do). I've also found t