Would you rather live a happy life or a meaningful life? More importantly, are the two mutually exclusive? Is it possible to be both happy and have a feeling of fulfillment at the end of each day? Or is that idea simply too naive in today’s society? An upcoming article in the Journal of Positive [...]
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Subtle Signs of Stress in the Workplace
For some people their occupation is a great source of satisfaction and fulfillment. For others, their occupation is simply a job–something to do to pay bills and get by. Then there is the third category of people, those who love what they do and couldn’t see doing anything else. Regardless of the category, there is [...]
Is It Time to Slow Down?
I have a confession to make. I thought that technology was supposed to make our lives easier so we had more time to, well, live. Somehow that doesn’t seem to be the case. I am as guilty as the next guy. My smartphone is never far from my hand. It is one of the [...]
Spring Cleaning for Your Resolutions
Hard to believe given the thunder showers and wet weather here in Napa Valley, but we are already into Spring. Such a beautiful time of year with the trees in bloom and gardens just beginning to hint at the riot of colors and textures yet to come. It is an inspiring time of growth, renewal, [...]
Meditation–It’s Not Just For Monks Anymore
When I tell someone I meditate, there are generally two types of responses. The first is accompanied by a slightly raised eyebrow and an amused half-smile. The other comes with a look of confusion, as though the person possibly misunderstood me. Both expressions tell me that meditation is not a common practice for the other [...]
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