self-care practice 063: eyes

Intentionally relaxing the eyes after intervals of visual activity is an overlooked self-care practice. Today we help fill in that gap with an easy-to-implement exercise that has as a side benefit cultivation of self-awareness. Our eyes move in various directions by virtue of both instructions given them by the mind and the muscles-nerves which connect … Continue reading self-care practice 063: eyes

getting our minds right: a meditative exercise for beginners and busyfolk

We Americans, for the most part, are an industrious bunch. Our story is one of achievement and conquest, no? Manifesting destiny and pursuing passions. Foreigners have flocked here for a good reason. Whether it's maximizing how much candy we can crush, how much candy we can consume, or how much candy we can manufacture, market, sell, … Continue reading getting our minds right: a meditative exercise for beginners and busyfolk

preventive wellness tip 638: what skillful gardeners know

I remember growing tomatoes in the backyard when I lived in Jersey City some 8-9 years ago, my first go at a vegetable patch. I was pretty stoked about getting this new project off the ground, but any seasoned gardener paying me a visit would've immediately seen that planting tomatoes in the shade like I had done was … Continue reading preventive wellness tip 638: what skillful gardeners know