The Science and Nature of Joy Introduction The science of joy is the meeting place of epigenetics, brain/neuroplasticity and our happy biochemical hormones, neurotransmitters, a.k.a. information substances. The emotion of joy cannot be forced or relentlessly searched...
‘You have not danced so badly, my beautiful sweetheart’ In this world so focused on continuous upgrade, never ending improvement and self- improvement, how often do you stop and think, I am doing well. I am okay. I am doing alright. Not as a one second...
Heaven in a Wild Flower Heavy rains have descended into the dry Karoo in recent months. The desert has been saturated and the ground caressed by the touch of the clouds, a rare tryst in this arid land, where the sky is selfish with gifts of water. The sweet drink...
Whale Songs and Deep Listening The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature. Joseph Campbell, mythologist My last conscious memory last night was of embracing my tiredness and gratefully drifting off to...
Give wisdom the microphone Heartbreak… This morning, I sit at my computer, hands refusing to do work because there are only hot, fresh tears of grief for my Jewish and Muslim friends, clients and human family. My heart finds no refuge behind the walls of my...
The Microbiome, the Gut and Mental Health Part 1: Love Your Gut - Your Gut as Your Second Brain (GUT) Digestive system basics: The digestive system is a complex system and is one of the 11 organ systems of the body. The digestive system consists of: A group of organs:...
