Mindful Living
Do You Have Inspiration Deficit Disorder?
Do you feel stuck in one or more areas of your life? Do you lack the time to regularly renew yourself and enjoy your interests? Are you relying on caffeine, anti-depressants or alcohol to manage your stress and emotional well-being?
If so, you might be suffering from Inspiration Deficit Disorder. An inspiration deficit occurs whenever we feel unfulfilled or somehow unexpressed in an important aspect of life – something is missing; a job we don’t like, a struggle with self image, a relationship we aren’t satisfied with, are all examples of where we may feel an inspiration deficit. When we let these deficits persist they translate into, addictions, bad habits, poor health, and high stress –sadly, most people have it to some degree and it impacts their health and happiness more than they know.
Once people understand Inspiration Deficit Disorder, one of the ...Fertility Chi
Unfortunately more than six million women and men struggle with infertility in the United States alone, and while modern medicine has enabled many to conceive, it isn’t without physical and emotional stress. Eastern sciences have long recognized the benefits of such practices as acupressure, acupuncture, herbs, and yoga for helping couples’ conceive; all of these practices enhance the body’s healing capacity and stimulate circulation, energy and blood flow to the reproductive organs.
Yet, until recently, it took a visit to several different individuals to integrate these different practices. With Brenda Strong’s new The Fertility Ball ™ and the Strong Fertility Ball Yoga Method ™, practitioners can combine the therapeutic benefits of acupressure and yoga—at home.
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For more than a decade Sierra Bender has traveled the world, studying ancient and healing modalities all for the purpose of finding a connection with spirit and learning how to tap into one’s inner wisdom. But she doesn’t just keep this knowledge for herself; she spreads it around the globe through her innovative programs, including Boot Camp for Goddesses®, a workshop designed to unleash and empower your inner goddess. She also recently released her first book, Goddess to the Core®: ...
