I was hiking in the Sonoran Desert — a place I wasn’t familiar with — on a marked trail. Except that I couldn’t see the trail. While clearly visible at the start, it had become invisible now. I couldn’t see the difference between the physical patterns that told my brain “trail” vs. untouched desert. So,…
Do you ever feel: Overwhelmed, anxious or nervous? Frustrated, angry or impatient? Sad, depressed, lonely or disappointed? If you find yourself in these mental states on a daily or weekly basis, take note. You could be cutting years off your life. These states stimulate the fight or flight or stress response. Dr. Gary Kaplan, D.O.,…
Are You Growing or Dying? A thing grows when it is challenged or stressed in a positive way. For example, a muscle grows when it is repeatedly challenged with lifting greater weight. You grow when you are challenged to do something you want to do – like lose weight, get a degree, improve your self,…