Can it really be late August? Why is it that the summer months seem to fly by and the cold dark winter seems to drag on? Why is it that my favorite memories of the year seem to revolve around the months that are warmer and filled with more daylight. As I prepare for the transition… Read More
Feelings (nothing more than feelings…)
Ever notice that most people are quite selective about their choice of preferred feeling states? I haven’t met anyone concerned about having too much joy and happiness in their life yet the slightest inkling of sadness and we scramble to turn it off as fast as possible. I often hear people talk about feelings as… Read More
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
“If you want happiness for an hour? Take a nap. If you want happiness for a day? Go fishing. If you want happiness for a year? Inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime? Help someone else.” Chinese Proverb The subject of happiness has been getting a good deal of press lately. There… Read More
A Dirty Little Secret
Feeling Blue? Perhaps a bit anxious? Maybe you feel like your brain is a bit fuzzy? I have two words for you. Mycobacterium vaccae. M. vaccae (pronounced “emm vah-kay”) are a strain of bacterium found in soil. Good old fashioned DIRT! These little buggers have been shown to elevate mood, decrease anxiety and improve cognitive… Read More
I Want To Hold Your Hand
“Oh yeah, I’ll tell you something I think you’ll understand When I say that something I wanna hold your hand I wanna hold your hand I wanna hold your hand…” It is 5:40 a.m. and this is the song that popped into my mind as I am getting dressed and ready to head into NYC… Read More
You Say You Want a Revolution…
Welcome and thank you for visiting Radically Relating. Perhaps you landed here by accident, or are here because you already know something about my work and it holds value to you. I write this blog with one goal in mind- to share ideas and resources that help people lead more fulfilling lives and have sustainable,… Read More