Most of us make decisions every day. Some of these decisions are easy, and some are difficult and even agonizing. Taking time to consider all of our choices from both a balanced intellectual and emotional standpoint allows us to make the best decision possible at the time. Being asked to make decisions without giving ourselves…

A new study from the Australian National University in Canberra suggests that blood sugar in the “high normal” range can lead to brain shrinkage. The high-normal range of blood sugar levels is not considered high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes or even pre-diabetes. Participants in the four-year study were between 60 and 64 years…

Infidelity is the most challenging issue for any couple to face.  Dealing with this issue is also a challenge for therapists. This post on couplesinstitute.com lays out a three part framework to help sort things out. The three stages outlined are: crisis management, accountability and growth, and recommitment. Some individuals are reluctant to engage in any…

Tea time may become more important as we grow older than just having a relaxing moment alone or with a friend or two. Recent studies from China indicate that green tea contains antioxidants which help promote the growth of neural progenitor cells. New cells created in the hippocampus appear to help improve memory and learning…

The nine sided model of personality traits was brought to the modern world through the work of Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson in their book Understanding the Enneagram: The Practical Guide to Personality Types (revised edition). The passing of Don Richard Riso is eulogized by one of his followers and avid admirers, Lynette Sheppard…

In this article, Depak Chopra interviews the founder of the nonprofit grassroots organization, Off The Mat, Into The World, yoga practitioner, instructor and activist, Seane Corn.  Ms. Corn explains, “Off The Mat uses the power of yoga to inspire conscious, sustainable activism and ignite grassroots social change. We do this by facilitating personal empowerment through leadership…

Life Coach Maddisen Krown advises us to read Byron Katie’s book, I Need Your Love – Is That True?, as a way to deal with being exhausted, discouraged or confused about love. Krown suggests that we come to realize that we are love because love comes from within each of us. Next, Krowne excerpts two…

 The Institute of Noetic Sciences has updated their project, looking at how our view of death impacts the way we live our lives. In this article, researchers thank those who have supported the project and give a progress report. A feature-length documentary, in which they share insight from cosmologies and people involved in dealing with…

A recent study conducted jointly by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles and Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh found that meditation may help senior citizens feel less lonely and also reduce inflammation and the possibility of contracting serious disease. Forty participants, mostly women between the ages of 55 and 85, were recruited for…

Deepak Chopra stated, “Be happy for no reason, like a child. If you are happy for a reason, you’re in trouble, because that reason can be taken from you.” For many of us, happiness is elusive. We believe that it’s just around the corner when we get a promotion or a raise or have a…