Category: Healing

Healing Pain Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg

PART 2 ARTICLE 10 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ After you have gone to your doctor, explored all possible physical causes, and followed every recommended treatment plan for your pain or symptoms, it is time to delve deeper into where healing, not just curing, occurs.  This is especially important for those whose symptoms persist and…
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Healing our Country: Healthcare

PART 3 ARTICLE 4 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Why bother to heal a country, seemingly irreparably damaged?  Where does one possibly begin? One person, one issue at a time. Healthcare has been getting worse year by year. I couldn’t bear it 10 years ago when I retired and had been tortured by the obscene…
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The Neurophysiology of Inner Being. De-wooing the Woo-woo.

PART 2 ARTICLE 3 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Many readers will find it reassuring to know that there is a tangible, physiological foundation for the experience I call inner being. My aim in writing Swimming Beneath the Iceberg describes the wealth of information stored within the subconscious mind and how to access it.  The…
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Healing Beyond Western Medicine

PART 2 ARTICLE 2 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ We often hear that humans use only a small portion of their brains. Modern imaging techniques like fMRIs and PET scans show the entire brain is active, even during sleep. However, these scans only reveal the physical brain, the tangible mass of cells. They overlook the…
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Misunderstanding Medicine… Lynn’s Legacy and Her Final Wish

PART 2 ARTICLE 1 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ In 1999, my friend Lynn was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a diagnosis that turned her world upside down. Yet, Lynn, with her iron will and determination, faced this illness just as she had faced life: head-on. She embodied a strong, unwavering personality and was always in…
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Buddhist Wisdom for the Bad Times… Enlightenment from Darkness

PART 1 ARTICLE 24 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Buddhist philosophy may seem dense and complex but simplifying it has helped me understand and apply its teachings to daily life. Fundamentally, Buddhism is not a religion, nor is the Buddha a god.  Buddhism offers a transformative way of viewing life that fosters love, peace, and…
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Healing Through Forgiveness… Overcoming Obstacles to Joy

PART 1 ARTICLE 23 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ We all desire joyful lives, don’t we? But joy isn’t something that arrives on its own; it’s a gift we must actively work toward, often requiring a fundamental shift in how we think and what we believe. Our thoughts can either block joy or pave the…
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Healing a Hate-Filled World …

PART 1 ARTICLE 22 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ In a world troubled by division, in a previous article, I reflected on the need to heal by contributing love to transform negative energy.  I stand by that statement, but I realize it only addresses part of the challenge.  As a liberal, I resonate deeply with…
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Healing the World with Love…Small Acts Make a Big Difference

PART 1 ARTICLE 21 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ As I look at the world today, I, like so many others, feel overwhelmed by negativity and hate. The question of what I can do to make things better lingers. Yes, I can vote, and I will — but surely, more can be done to spread…
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Fun: A Straight Shot to Connection, Love, and Well-being… A Raucous Good Time

PART 1 ARTICLE 16 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Much like the food pyramid, I’ve devised a “life pyramid” to encompass essential elements: air, water, food, love, purpose, meaning and fun. Why does fun rank so highly on my list? Because it directly impacts our mental and emotional health, making life easier and more joyful.…
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