The Energetics of Thanksgiving

When I was doing my undergraduate studies at Naropa University studying Contemplative, or Buddhist, Psychology, we had many discussions about how one’s environment affects their well-being. For instance, the common practice of putting a group of mentally ill people together in a room with folding chairs, thrift store couches, no windows, and an uninspired therapist [...]

Harder Than I Thought

So I slipped up and ate some dried mango that I was pretty sure was sugar sweetened…and now I am paying the price of cravings. I hate sugar cravings, I hate not being able to concentrate at work because all I can think about is getting something sweet in my mouth.
I need to forgive myself [...]

Sugar Free Holiday Challenge: Staying Away from America’s Crack

I have been struggling with a sugar addiction for as long as I can remember. I have tried just about everything to kick the habit, including but not limited to: letting myself have it daily but in moderation (I couldn’t focus on anything–all I could think about was when I got to have my controlled [...]