How old is “older”? Well…I don’t know what the exact entry point is, but being in my mid 60s certainly puts me in in the “older adult” demographic. I can say with certainty that life is more beautiful than ever right for me right now. I’m not going to pretend that everything gets easier as…
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The Unexpected Gift of Daily Meditation Practice
-by Bill Plake- There are many benefits to be gained by simply dedicating some time each day to practicing meditation. It as been a tradition deeply revered and ingrained into the cultural fabric of various Eastern cultures. That’s not the case so much here in the “West”, where up until fairly recently it was largely…
Changing Lifestyle Habits: Starting with What’s Already Available
-by Bill Plake- If you’re like most people, you’ve considered at one time or another the possibility of improving your lifestyle health habits. I know I have (and continue to do so). Maybe you’d like to become more physically active. Maybe you’d like to start eating more mindfully. Or maybe you’d like to find a…
The Most Nourishing of All Feelings
-by Bill Plake- “I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me, if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” – Brené Brown The past year or so has been one of the most challenging periods in my life so far. Lots of setbacks, losses and disappointments. Many…