WHAT DID HIPPOCRATES KNOW!

Hippocrates was born c. 460 bc , island of Cos, Greece.  He died c. 375 , Larissa, Thessaly.  He was the most famous ancient Greek physician who lived during Greece’s Classical period and is traditionally regarded as the father of medicin. Here are some quotes from him.  Given our current knowledge, how would you say

WHERE TO BUILD

I used to have a friend who was a “one-liner” kind of guy. One of his sayins was, “Join where you’re successful.” I have a new twist on that: BUILD where you’re successful! You can apply this to activities, affiliations, relationships, personal habits or just about anything else that comes to mind. A useful tool

SIMPLY BREATHE

I am often intrigued and delighted by the simple things we can do to feel better and live well.  None  of them have anything to do with prescriptions or OTC’s; every last one is immediately available and easy to do.   Walking or some other form of moderate exercise is one example.  Numerous studies show that

HOW TO WALK

One step at a time; Keep a steady pace We’re in it for the long haul; This is no sprint or race.   Look ahead not back Eyes set on the goal Of greater things before you; That lift and feed your soul.   This is how to walk On the path called Life; With

WHEN THE DAYS GET SHORT

If you live in a more northern location, you are noticing that the days are getting short.  Where I live, they’re down to about 9 hours and shrinking. Not only that, they are cold, sometimes damp and uncomfortable. The bummer is, these conditions foster depression, illness and increases in pain. So, here are some really

VOICE LESSONS

I have been taking voice lessons for almost three years now.  We do a lot of work on posture, breathing, forming open vowel sounds and articulating words.  We also work on dynamics and “the flow” of a line.  I am thinking that some of this can be applied to other areas of life as well.

DECLARATION OF STRENGTH AND HOPE

There will be no rocking chair for me! I have music to learn and songs to write; Books to read and places to see. There will be no footstool for my feet! There are hikes through unexplored mountains; Walks around town and friends to meet. Retirement is not in my plans! There are still things

SIMPLE THINGS

Years ago, when I was taking a course in spiritual growth and development, we learned about a practice called “Focused caring.”  It works like this: What major issue(s) really tug at your heart?  Is it world hunger?  The environment?  Workers’ rights?  The list is long. Once you have identified the concern that will get your

LAUGH YOURSELF WELL

I was looking through some articles I had found in preparation for a workshop on wellness.  One of them was a cross-cultural study that measured the effects of laughter on well-being.  It reminded me of an old bit of wisdom:  “A merry heart does good like a medicine.” (Proverbs 17:22) There  are bunches of articles

A Messenger called Hope

“Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all.” Emily Dickinson   I find it intriguing that Emily describes hope as a bird. In dreams and visions, birds have to do with messengers, either good or evil. Is hope a messenger?