The autonomic nervous system is divided into the sympathetic system, which is often identified with the fight-or-flight response, and the parasympathetic, which is identified with what’s been called the relaxation response. When you do yoga – the deep breathing, the stretching, the movements that release muscle tension, the relaxed focus on being present in your…
Ever tempted to give someone the silent treatment?
I was awakened the other morning by a girlfriend in tears and very distressed by something I can relate to. The silent treatment. We discussed that while we can understand taking time to cool off and walk away, just not addressing the issue and ignoring the other person involved just didn’t make any sense to…
Now heres a cool Guerrilla stunt. Its at the corner of Georgia and Thurlow.
A friend just brought a really interesting movie on plastics to my attention this morning as well. I just finished watching it and its great. It would be a wonderful little flick to show children (although its likely not the children who are the problem, its us adults.) The movie is by Ramen Bahrani. Here…
Going away is nice but coming back is really nice too…
Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair- Khalil Gibran