Neurons that fire together wire together
There's a saying: Neurons that fire together wire together. Neurons are brain cells, and when we fixate on a thought or emotion, the neurons “fire” or set off a reaction…
Use the mind to change the brain
In a world where medication can change our minds in an instant, meditation, which uses the mind to change the brain, can be a hard sell. Medication for certain people…
Find a New View
Here in the Northeast, days are cold and short in January. It's a time to stay in a lot, and to act in harmony with nature. Nature is in a…
Mantras
As I'm sure you know by now, I encourage everyone to develop a daily meditation practice, even if it’s just for five or ten minutes. You can find some short…
Spare Moments
Although it’s essential to develop a regular meditation practice to stay grounded, focused, and calm, there are many moments during the day when we can stop and reconnect with ourselves.…
There is always a way forward
Do you ever feel that you’ve hit a wall? For me, this feeling seems to come in cycles. Inevitably, after things have been flowing for a while, there’s a downturn.…
Compassion training increases mental focus
For most of us, our minds have a tendency to “wander.” That is, we are not able to keep our focus on one topic for very long before moving on…
You’ve Got the Power
Do you remember the song from the musical, The King and I, that starts “Getting to know you, getting to know all about you…” That’s what happens with mindfulness meditation,…
The Power of Sound
Many of us with attention issues are also extremely sensitive to external stimuli, especially sound. Being in the midst of a lot of noise—at the supermarket, on the highway, in…
What’s Holding You Back?
Do you criticize yourself? Most of us do, at least some of the time. The “inner critic” can be especially harsh when you have attention issues and other challenges that…
