by Amy Pattee Colvin | May 3, 2018 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Wellness
How to Maintain Hope in Troubled Times A friend recently asked me, if I could offer any quick and practical suggestions for how to maintain hope during troubled times — times of polarized politics, international uncertainty, and when determining if news stories are...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Apr 8, 2018 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
In today’s society, many of us approach life full speed ahead. Low-grade stress, in the form of worry, is our constant companion. Often we’re concerned about work, family life, and finances. Sometimes this leads us to cram more activities into or eke more productivity...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Mar 10, 2018 | Acceptance, Meditation, Wellness
Do you ever think to yourself, “Ugh, my to-do list seems never-ending?” Or, do you sometimes put off things you enjoy until you finish your to-do list, or never get around to the fun stuff because the list always lurks in the background? If you are compelled...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Dec 19, 2017 | Acceptance, Meditation, Wellness
How often do you find it easier to see your flaws rather than appreciate your strengths? If you answered, fairly often, you are not alone. Societal norms, educational environments, and/or family dynamics condition us to look at our failures rather than our successes....
