The Miracle of the Lotus Flower
There is a very old tale that is called the Story of the Lotus Flower. It first shows up in Buddhism and later became a part of the narrative of growth and transformation in many yoga traditions. The beauty found in Mother Nature offers us a deep well of wisdom. All of the flowers have a sacred meaning–the sunflower symbolizes
“A Good Day” by Brother David Steindl-Rast…
At least once a week, I try to read or listen to “A Good Day” by Brother David. It always makes me more mindful about and deeply present with the beauty that is all around.
Not just acupuncture at Awakenings–Transformational Life Coaching with Dr. Adam Gries!
Are You Happy? Transformational Life Coaching Introduction to Dr. Gries’ Transformational Life Coaching program.
The Power of One Life: The Joy of Grace
I’ve been thinking lately about how one life has the power to shape our reality…The people who live and walk in love, how they make the atmosphere lighter and brighter and make the days more beautiful. There are many souls at Awakenings Health that do this for me! As my next wedding anniversary approaches, I’ve recalled my old and
Apple Cider Vinegar–a Traditional Chinese Medicine…
“Vinegar is warming. It creates a temporary warming circulation of energy (qi) in the body, and removes stagnant blood. It can quickly alter emotional stagnation as well, especially in children— bad moods will usually disappear a few moments after taking or eating something with high quality unpasteurized vinegar.” – Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition by Paul
An interview with Dr. Geng Wu of Awakenings!
What did you do as an M.D. in China? This was a long time ago. In China, after six years of study in medical university, I got my doctor’s license. Then I was recruited by the First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the best hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at that time. I completed
The Healing Power of Rumi
“You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens.” “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” “God turns you from one feeling to another and teaches by means of opposites, so that you will have two wings to fly, not one.” “Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion.”
Writing for Healing
Writing for Healing Remember that the page can hold it all. It is your friend. Spill it onto the page if you need to download. Let writing soothe you. Nancy Peacock, award-winning Hillsborough, NC writer There’s a tendency to treat human despair as something foreign, an illness that needs to be avoided and/or medicated or controlled or compartmentalized into
Meditate Imperfectly.
Always remember that when you try to meditate, if it doesn’t come automatically or as straightforward as you wish, that’s okay. Forgive yourself and be kind, gentle and open towards yourself. Dza Kilung Rinpoche Meditation. The word carries a great deal of weight, and unfortunately, that includes baggage. We seem to have been programmed in our Western culture to view