Depression can manifest differently in different people, causing sadness and a loss of interest in once pleasurable activities. Symptoms used to diagnose depression are the same regardless of gender, although complaints vary from person to person. Fatigue — Depressed people undergo a series of physical and emotional changes, including fatigue and psychomotor retardation, which is […]
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Where you focus is where you go
February 27, 2012
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by Dr. Kevin Ross Emery — Think of this: It is a beautiful day. You are riding your bike and enjoying the many gifts that Mother Nature provides. Then without realizing it, you become enamored by a particularly beautiful grove of trees on the side of the bike path. Suddenly, wham! You and the grove […]
Why do holidays when you can celebrate them?
February 27, 2012
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by Laura Orsini — There is no question that this promises to be a challenging holiday season for some, given the current state of un- and underemployment in Arizona and around the country. Although we all know intrinsically that the holiday season is not really about material things, it can be daunting to stay positive […]
Is a caregiver the right solution for you?
February 27, 2012
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by Ginger Hanson and Carole Fine — Caregiving often begins with a phone call in the middle of the night when a family unexpectedly finds itself in the throes of taking care of a loved one. As our senior population is living longer, many baby boomers are experiencing the overwhelming responsibility of becoming part of […]
Accepting yourself for who you are
February 27, 2012
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by Stacey Badger — There is no better time than now to feel your heart and be who you truly are. The consciousness of our planet is evolving at a rapid pace few in history have experienced. We have a choice: Evolve to become a more conscious individual and a part of the new age, […]
Energy to do it all
February 26, 2012
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by Sheevaun O’Connor Moran — Many of us today feel pressed to “do it all.” With this comes the pressure of constantly focusing on what is next — the next appointment, the next activity, the next client, etc. With all that energy and effort placed on the next task, little time is left for the […]
This infinite living moment
February 25, 2012
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by Barbara K. Richardson — Change — even the possibility of change — is often accompanied by uncertainty, fear and anxiety. But when we are able to move beyond our initial resistance, another perspective comes into view: we have change to thank for making life bearable. Actually, more than bearable — wonderful. So many spiritual […]
Signs indicating seniors need assistance
February 25, 2012
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by Kim McCreery — Inevitably, there will come a time for the vast majority of us when we can no longer maintain healthy and safe lives without the assistance of outside help. And more often than not, the real issue is about the loss of independence. For many seniors, accepting outside help is a scary […]
A sensitive issue
February 25, 2012
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by Chris M. Lyon — Do you feel that you are deeply affected by other people or situations in your life, or do you know a loved one who feels that way? Well-known psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung called a person who experiences life like this a “sensitive.” Dr. Elaine Aron coined the term “highly sensitive […]
Glad during the holidays — no matter what!
February 25, 2012
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by SARK — The holiday season is here, and with it comes a lot of pressure to be upbeat — even if we do not feel that way. People talk about holiday cheer, finding the silver lining and looking on the bright side, all of which are fine when we feel good, but can actually […]
Are you experiencing the effects of PTSD?
February 24, 2012
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by Maria Troia — You need not have directly experienced a traumatic event in order to exhibit signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it is more common for those who have suffered PTSD in the past to develop the condition more easily after hearing disturbing news, such as 9/11 and the January shootings in […]
The disappearing button box exercise
February 24, 2012
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by Khayriyyah Savannah — We often hear that by changing our thinking we can change or learn to control our emotions. The phrase “he really knows how to push my buttons” is all too common. Most of us realize that our internal buttons can be pushed. The trick is getting rid of them by changing […]
Containing our reactors in a meltdown situation
February 24, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein Grace — What do you think spreads and kills faster — radioactivity coming from a meltdown at a power plant or mushroom clouds of fear coming from a mind that has forgotten its power source? Learning to contain and cool down our ego reactors with the healing waters of love, safety and […]
March 1, 2012
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