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In addition to my contributions here at The Examiner, I also write for a blog called Living Self-Care. Twice a year, for a week, we host a "...
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Houston meditation opportunities

There are a variety of meditation opportunities in the Houston area, many of which follow the Buddhist, mindfulness tradition. Here are a few that...
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Pursue good, not bad, forms of attachment

One of the concerns in mindfulness meditation, and remaining mindful in general, is attachment. There are really two different ways of thinking...
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How 'should' I manage my stress?

May is a month of many names: National Hamburger Month, National Barbecue Month, National Duckling Month, International Respect for Chickens Month...
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A mother's love

My childhood memories are filled with the time I spent with my grandmother. She was one of the most influential people in my life. She taught me...
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Bipolar disorder and addiction

Imagine living in a world where you are incapable of controlling your emotions. They pour forward like giant waves crashing against rocks in the...
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George Harrison knew about mindfulness

Of all the Beatles, George Harrison seemed to be the quietest and least known. But beginning with his hit song, "My Sweet Lord," in 1970...
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Gratitude and mindfulness

Gratitude is the the state of mind necessary to alleviate suffering in times of pain and loss. No matter how bad life may seem to be, is only our...
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What does 'happiness' mean and where can I get some?

A friend recently directed me to a website called The Happiness Project. Basically, it chronicles a woman’s quest to find happiness in...
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Your brain on mindfulness

Mindfulness meditation involves being in the moment, letting time and the world go by while focusing on the here and now. As neuropsychologist Rick...
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