Our blogs have been a bit heady lately, so I feel it’s time to step away from matters of the head and slip into matters of the heart. I recently …
Personal Growth in Today’s Changing World
In today’s rapidly evolving world of technological advancements, social transformations, and global uncertainties, self-development and self-reflection have become more important than ever. These practices offer you tools to navigate the …
The Power of Naps: Boosting Productivity for Task-Driven Individuals
In our fast-paced and demanding world, many individuals find themselves constantly engaged in tasks and responsibilities that can leave them feeling exhausted. While it may seem counterintuitive to take a …
Ever experienced a Finger Labyrinth?
There are two items that we forgot to include in yesterday’s issue of Heart and Mind Matters, so we are sending this special message out… hope you don’t mind! One …
Freedom in Creating a Personal Philosophy
Let me ask you a question. (This is Neil asking, by the way.) Do you have a personal philosophy? Or have you more or less accepted a series of beliefs …
Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift!
I may have published this list before, but it’s simply the most concise and complete list of guidelines for living a great life that I’ve ever seen, so I want …
Joy is Contagious
This past weekend we celebrated my mom’s 80th birthday with not one but TWO surprise birthday parties! She loved seeing so many of the people that she loves gathered together …
Naval Meditation
Recently, the topic of mindfulness and meditation has been showing up in nearly every arena of my life; the Universe works in wonderous ways. Last Monday morning, the ‘day after’ …
Something Awesome is Happening to Me Today!
In March of 2018, I created a facebook live video to share a process that a friend had shared with me. The process is, essentially, to start your day listening …
Rooted in Peace
I love the phrase, ‘Rooted in Peace’, which describes how we live the Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart. As we walk the path of the Shin Dao, …