Thank you to Thrive Global for publishing my interview with Deepak Chopra, “Strategies for Success: Mental Health Awareness Month with Deepak Chopra.” During May, Mental Health Awareness Month, I have been remembering the strategies which have helped me during the uncertain times of COVID 19. Reading Deepak Chopra’s book, Total Meditation, helped me focus on … Continued
Thank you to Thrive Global for publishing my article, “Surviving COVID Like a Superhero.” Lisa Genova is not only a neuroscientist but also a gifted storyteller and has explained the experience of many debilitating diseases through her books from Alzheimer’s disease in Still Alice, traumatic brain injury in Left Neglected, autism in Love Anthony, Huntington’s disease in Inside the O’Briens and amyotrophic lateral … Continued
Tranquil. Remote. Simple. Peaceful. These are the perfect ways to describe a fantastic and perfect yoga, surf and wellness retreat. Where is such a place that can meet all these criteria? If you were imagining a quiet surfing town on the Pacific coast of Panama, you’re right. Santa Catalina Retreats specializes in soothing the mind and bringing … Continued
For the last three weeks, I have started my day with Oprah, Deepak and the Chopra Center meditations on “Become What You Believe.” What do you start your day with? Please consider sharing your story in my final We Said Go Travel Gratitude Contest. Enter by Thanksgiving 2015. Your story could change someone’s choices and … Continued
I have loved starting my day with Oprah, Deepak and the Chopra Center meditations on “Become What You Believe.” What do you start your day with? Please consider sharing your story in my final We Said Go Travel Gratitude Contest. Enter by Thanksgiving 2015. Enjoy my daily instagrams from this week with the meditation … Continued
Week One of the 21-Day Meditation Experience, Become What You Believe by Oprah, Deepak and the Chopra Center has been worthwhile. I hope you enjoy the centering thoughts from Week One. Perhaps you will be inspired to share your story in my Gratitude Travel Writing Contest. Day 1 @deepakchopra @oprah #meditation #whatdoyoubelieve “#belief is dynamic and … Continued
Vipassana: 10 Days of Silence, Journey of a Lifetime! Morning wakeup call at 4 A.M., last meal of the day at 5 P.M., complete ‘Noble Silence’ (No talking, No gesturing, No writing, No reading, No NOTHING!), jail-like rooms to stay in, 10 hours of meditation a day in a hall full of 100 complete strangers, … Continued
What better way to immerse yourself in Southeast Asian culture than to attend a “chat and meditation” service with monks? I quickly cycled down the muddy dirt road, drenched by the monsoon storm passing through. I hopped off my bike and ran for cover into Karavansara Retreat – a large traditional wooden Khmer house with … Continued