The holiday season, with all its many festivities, abundant food and family gatherings, tends to bring out the best in us. We become more loving, giving and even forgiving. In that spirit, we decided to discuss spiritual fitness as we develop our next tab “Spiritual Health.” A 2004 study by Association of Religion Data Archives [...]
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Posted in Spiritual Health on December 24th, 2009
By Dr. Gale Sargeant Entering the holiday season brings about a lot anxiety and depression for those of us who have lost loved ones. In fact, some mourners experience these emotions long after the passing of a loved one. As a professor of psychology, one expects that I should have a thorough grasp of all [...]
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Posted in Featured Articles, Spiritual Health on December 24th, 2009
By: Sean Cort When we talk about the healing relationship between mind and body, we often forget the other, all-important connections that sustain us. Whether it’s the loving bond between a husband and wife, the supportive link between friends and neighbors, or the kindness and civility we all seek in our communities, we need each [...]
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Posted in Featured Articles, Spiritual Health on December 24th, 2009
By: Pradip Jamnadas, M.D. Sometimes when I sit and talk with my patients, I can sense what they are feeling. I can tell they are experiencing something far beyond what they are telling me. When that happens, I often say, “I feel that there is more to this story than what you are telling me. [...]
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Posted in Featured Articles, Spiritual Health on December 24th, 2009
Dick Tibbits, Ph.D. is an expert on many things, but his true gift is helping people find peace amid the anger and frustration of daily life. A psychologist and author of the best selling book, Forgive to Live, (Thomas Nelson, $22). Dr. Tibbits promises he has discovered the key to living a life free of [...]
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Posted in Featured Articles, Mental Health, Spiritual Health on December 24th, 2009
By Jenny Clarke ”If you begin to understand what you are without trying to change it, then what you are undergoes a transformation.” – J. Krishnamurti Yoga in America has become as readily available as Starbucks or Wal-Mart, with studios popping up all over the country and most fitness centers offering classes. It is rather [...]
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Posted in Featured Articles, Spiritual Health on December 23rd, 2009
By Pradip Jamnadas, MD The true essence of the change that occurs when one changes their mind comes from a change that first takes place in their spirit. When you learn that your perception of how something is said determines your reaction, you will have an easier way of life. When you get into the [...]
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Posted in Spiritual Health on December 23rd, 2009