By Julia Corley, Certified Hakomi Teacher, NC LMBT #2123 Working Hard Being in a helping or healing profession is a great honor.  Clients come to us seeking help with issues they are struggling with in life, with their health, or both.  We want to do our best to give them the maximum benefit for the precious time, money, and energy ...

By Sarah Susanka, FAIA  In 2007 I wrote a book called The Not So Big Life, which provides readers with a roadmap to assist in their own process of awakening—waking up to what our lives on planet Earth are really here to teach us.  It has become a doorway for many that are seeking help in making sense ...

By Jeffrey Brantley, MD Now that you know something about the five hindrances putting that knowledge to work is important!  Remember, you have not made a mistake or done anything wrong when one or more of the five hindrances visit you in the present moment.  You are simply experiencing the same conditions and energies that other humans face!  ...

By Jeffrey Brantley, MD Much has been said and written about the five hindrances, and there are many excellent resources discussing the five hindrances, but, perhaps the greatest understanding comes out of one's own direct, mindful observation of each one.  Here is a brief description of each. Sense Desire Have you ever been meditating and noticed suddenly that you were ...

By Jeffrey Brantley, MD Many factors interfere with progress toward feeling less stressed and pursuing greater peace, ease, and clarity in each moment of our lives.  Of course, external challenges and conditions are always at play as long as we are in our bodies and living this life.  And, in most cases, although wishing to feel less stressed ...