Doing nothing: the ultimate form of self-care?

How Doing Nothing Helps Accomplish Everything “The best way to control people is to encourage them to be mischievous. The best way to govern is to let things take their course,” Lao Tzu, Chinese Philosopher, 500 BC. When people are allowed to act freely and follow their own inclinations, they’ll naturally find their own way and create harmony in society. The […]

Is Qigong Religious?

Some think Energy Work is Trying to Control the Holy Spirit. It’s Not. Definition: Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) translates from Chinese to the cultivation of life-force energy. Christians often fold hands in the prayer position during devotion. But did you know that folding our hands this way was first done to honor the Hindu god Shiva long before the Bible? That doesn’t […]

The Slow Life: How Slowing Down Can Lead to a More Fulfilling Life

From Improved Health to Deeper Relationships Slow living, also known as the slow movement, is a cultural shift towards slowing down and savoring the simple pleasures in life. It’s a reaction to the pace of our techno-fueled existence. Proponents say slowing down allows us to live more intentionally, cultivating deeper connections with others and our environment, and ultimately achieving more […]