(Dr Shelley’s newest book, “Vagal Joy (if you have the nerve) The Art and Science of Hypno-Neurology” was just released this week. It is an easy read loaded with practical things you can do to be happy, healthy and wise.)
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Imagine yourself happily in the flow and on purpose, in your life, in your relationships and in your sport or hobby.
Mindfulness gets you out of your own way so you enter a well-orchestrated flow state.
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Therapy Dog Maya recently visited a group mental health session for teenage girls at Torrance-based Del Amo Hospital. As she worked her way around the circle, each of the troubled teens had a chance to pet, scratch or hug her. Maya lingered a moment with one 15-year-old girl, who turned to Maya’s handler, Jim, and said quietly, “This is the happiest time I have had since I’ve been here.” Then she smiled.
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When Skinner’s Pharmacy (Skinner’s) opened its doors in 1961 in Rolling Hills Estates, the Peninsula and surrounding communities were home to many family owned and operated businesses dedicated to serving the needs of their community.
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When my son was three, I said “Bryce, let’s hit the road and I got in the car. He didn’t follow. Instead, he was in the driveway with a stick.
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When you’re on track, you know it… and feel fine. If off track… you know it too… You feel weird, wasted, ill-at-ease and like you’ve been soccer punched.
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Wild mustard is despised among native plant activist. It smothers native plants and flowers transforming the landscape of the United States
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Flowers are not there for our enjoyment. Think of them as that lit up “liquor” sign down the street; bright, inviting, the promise of something good. But, this promise is for pollinators, not us.
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(with excerpts from “Awakened Miracles: Your Course From Source” Spiritual Counselor Certification)
What happens if you close your eyes and tell yourself, “The next thing I think is a dream?”
Go ahead, close your eyes and say it…“The next thing I think is a dream?”
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Your mind IS your body! The rate and depth of a single breath determine the chemicals your brain and glands release and disseminate to your entire body.
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Your body could give you signs (first subtle, then not so subtle) that you are ignoring your authentic self and not pursuing cherished dreams and values. Are you sick all the time without your doctors finding why? Do you have low energy while all your blood tests, radiology and physical exams are normal? Are you suffering from anxiety and depression?
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A belief is something that is true for YOU. If your belief serves you well– all the better. If your belief hurts you– there’s trouble in River City!
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We’ve all been there – trying to make progress with our health and fitness and yet everything gets in the way. We completely understand you…as do all fitness professionals. Our goal is to help you get to where you want to be and to help you navigate some of the not so easy steps along the way.
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Faster than a kick boxer’s foot, the word “change” can put up defenses. So, let’s rearrange things so you have what exactly you want. As you reframe “change” to “rearrange” your attitude gets a facelift. Here are five easy ways to rearrange for success:
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It happens the same time every year, the last week of December arrives and looming thoughts of how we are going to approach the next 365 days begins to consume our minds. How can we initiate a better exercise regimen to take off those extra pounds (or Quarantine 15)?
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“Mary had a little lamb, some lobster and some prunes.
A glass of milk a piece of pie and then some macaroons.
It made the naughty waiters grin to see her order so.
And when they carried Mary out… her face was white as snow.”
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When you hang out with loving, supportive people, you become a better, more successful person and you add value to their life. When you build healthy relationships, you build a better you. So, here are some helpful hints to make you and others WINNERS on all levels:
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1. BE A GOOD FRIEND
What qualities do you want in a friend? Do you demonstrate them yourself? If not, improve your behaviors and attitudes. Monkey see, monkey do; if you want a friend, you need to be one. Start by being a good friend to yourself. When you respect your own beauty and uniqueness, it makes it easier to appreciate others’ beauty and uniqueness. Friends, family and mates bring out your best and worst so you can learn how to love. Relationships require you to look at your “stuff.” When you observe yourself in relationship with others, in good times and bad, you grow in wisdom and peace and are better equipped to have fun and love.
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