Recently, I have been asked the question "what the heck is integrative living" by more than a few folks. According to the dictionary, the word integrative suggests "forming a whole or aggregate" and "tending to integrate", both of which form the basis for a more comprehensive and implicit definition.
Read moreWho's Taking Care of You?
We're all in this together! With that in mind, it can't be easily stated how important it is to keep a close tab on who you're spending time with or, who's getting access to your feelings. Each moment that we share with friends and loved ones has a profound impact on what our unconscious beliefs and expectations about the world become.
Read moreCompassion, Curiosity & Objectivity
Objectivity, curiosity and compassion go hand and hand. If we can cultivate a sense of curiosity about our experience, we have achieved a measure of objectivity. This is an important first step toward developing compassion for ourselves in the way that we might for a loved one or even a stranger.
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Hurricane Sandy was no joke! While she had the decency to give us lots of time to prepare and she let us know that we needed to give her a wide berth, that was the only mercy she offered. For about 48 hours straight, we got the worst of it.
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