Seems we all have stories of how best to deal with anxiety and fear arising in the body. Those of us held hostage by chronic panic and anxiety sensations usually have compassion for others experiencing this cocktail of chemicals and hormones racing through the body. For years I was on a mission to learn and practice any tool that offered the promise of relief from panic and anxiety. As soon as I learned of a …
What is contemplation? Typing the word contemplation here eases my muscles a bit and slows my breathing. Being still has a profound positive effect on our human biology and being still with a focus on a specific word or object slows our breathing, relaxes our muscles, and our blood flows more easily through the body. What is contemplation? The act or state of contemplating. Thoughtful observation or study. Meditation on spiritual matters, especially as a …
