Blog VV 10/06/20 Do you thrive in conflict and seem to often attract it into your life? Do you feel like crawling into bed and hiding out because the world has changed and you’re full of fear? Do you wish you had more peace and tranquility in your life? You are not alone! Many people are paralyzed in fear with health concerns, political uncertainty and civil unrest. Conflict and chaos are filling people with anxiety now, more than ever as the number of people seeking …
Meditation is Good for Brain Health
Blog VV 9/29/2020 Meditation is Good for Brain Health Do you have trouble focusing on work or projects, and diving into tasks that you need to accomplish? Is it difficult for you to get into a project and be totally focused, then stay there? Do you frequently struggle with concentration? Are you easily distracted? Squirrel! You are not alone! Over 9.8 million Americans have a form of diagnosed attention deficit issues, including over 6 million children. Many of …
You Are Not a Leaf in a Windstorm…Learn Tips to Live with Intention
Do you often feel like your life is not in your control, but that you are at the whim of the demands of work, family life and other people’s expectations? Like a leaf that is blown around by the wind? You’re not alone! Many people are feeling extra anxiety during these stressful times. I help people manage anxiety and I help them feel more empowered with a purpose-driven meditation practice. In this video you are going to learn tips in how to live with more intention. You will shift away …
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Deflect Negativity by Tapping into the Power of Positivity
Many people struggle with depression, and find that they easily fall into the blues. Often, these people feel like they’re drowning in negativity and have a difficult time climbing out of negativity, losing hope. According to a recent study, approximately 350 million people have depression. This equates to more than 4.5% of the world’s population. These depression rates over time have continued to increase, especially in low-to-middle income households. This makes depression one of …
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Write Your Story
Stories open doors and pave pathways into our minds. As a reader, we can step into a story and experience a fantasy. We can step into a story and experience a new journey. We can step into a story and experience the past, present, and future. We can step into a story and experience immortality. We all have favorite stories and some allow us to step into different dimensions. Stories are able to transport us to other places and expand our awareness. The stories that express the author’s purpose …
Stairway to Happiness
Songs are sung about happiness. Stories are written about happiness. Poems espouse the notion of happiness. Movies are written and acted out about happiness. The word “happy” is wished before holidays and birthdays. The word “happy” is woven in and out of speech and prose so frequently that many times people are barely aware of the word’s meaning. Idiomatic phrases throw “happy” around as if it were a catch-all phrase: “Money won’t bring happiness” “Happy as a clam” “Happy as a flea in a …
Paths to Wellness
The term wellness has many definitions and can be applied to multiple areas of life. The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as “an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” We can all agree that living a more successful existence appeals to most people. That is why, before we step on the path to wellness, we must first examine what wellness means in our lives. Wellness is that state of holistic health in which all parts …
Got Mindset?
Got Mindset? What makes you tick? What state of mind do you embody? How do you approach life? How would you describe your belief system? What values are important to you? What do you care about most? Pondering these questions help you identify what kind of mindset you have adapted for your life. And, more importantly, they will allow you to formulate a starting point for rewiring your mindset. Because you want your mindset to be congruent with your goals and your dreams. What is Your …
Misconceptions About Mindfulness
The concept of mindfulness is popular in today’s society, however, it is not new. In fact, scholars have traced the origins of mindfulness back to ancient Buddhist practices. Yet, the idea of mindfulness is not solely defined by Buddhism, and there are many secular interpretations. When the tangents are stripped away, mindfulness can be described as a focused awareness in the present moment. Said another way, mindfulness is the recognition of the present time and space, not the past and not …
Access Intuition
Intuition is a concept that can be interpreted in many different ways, and yet it plays such an enormous role in our lives. Steve Jobs stated that “intuition is more powerful than intellect.” Often thought of as a “gut” feeling or reaction, our intuition is like an internal compass. Whether you’re aware of your intuition or not - whether you dismiss it or pay heed to it - our intuition is worth a deep dive into its study. First, it’s important for you to determine how you will define …