The LightHeart Institute

Emotional Health

The Power of a Hug

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Here’s a tip from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine:

The venerable Buddhhist monk and author Thich Nhat Hahn teaches hugging meditation. When you hug your child, spouse or friend, just do that—hug. Don’t worry about what you are having for dinner tonight or your presentation tomorrow. Just be there, 100% in that hug, with all your heart. Don’t rush– hold on—stick with it. Try it, and see if the recipient doesn’t express both joy and a little amazement.

 

Two women hugging

Join us on June 28 & 29 for Touch the Sky featuring Amy Shinal from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (Washington, DC), and others, to learn more about self-awareness and self-care!

The Art of Possibility

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In his book The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life, Benjamin Zander, shares some of his wisdom with us:

How often do we stand convinced of the truth of our early memories, forgetting that they are assessments made by a child? We can replace the narratives that hold us back by inventing wiser stories, free from childish fears, and, in doing so, disperse long-held psychological stumbling blocks.

We hope you all have a marvelous weekend!

Daily Wisdom

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In his book Love, Medicine and Miracles, New York Times Best Seller, Bernie Siegel, MD, shares his wisdom on physical wellness:

What matters is what you think about yourself. You must find the part in life that fits you and then give up acting; your profession is being… Emotional honesty and self-acceptance lead to better physical health.

Love, Medicine and Miracles by Bernie Siegel MD

Touch the Sky!

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Come and join us June 28 & 29, 2013 for our event Touch The Sky!

A multi-day conference featuring New York Times best-selling authors, national and local experts, and highly-acclaimed musicians, designed to equip Rochester and beyond with tools of self-empowerment, self-awareness and self-care. Check out our line-up at LightHeart.com/touchthesky.