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 moreMind the Gap
Life is full of chasms. As we go about our daily lives, we walk, bike, and drive across bridges. We take trains under rivers, harbors and bays. We even "hop" across ponds, states and continents in jets to get closer to people, places and things that are further from us than we would like.
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.
Read moreWhat's On Your Mind?
What's on your mind? Often, we don't know the answer to that question. More often, we only know the big things. We know when we've got a bill we can't pay, we know when there's a crush we can't shake and we know that we're worrying, even if we can't say what we're worried about.
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