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Meditation for Stress and Anxiety: An Effective Way to Promote Relaxation and Inner Peace

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Stress and anxiety are common experiences for many people, and they can have a major impact on one’s mental and physical well-being. Fortunately, there are many techniques and tools that can help manage stress and anxiety, including meditation. Meditation is a simple and effective practice that has been used for thousands of years to promote […]

The Fight or Flight Response: Understanding Stress, Cortisol and Other Chemicals

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The fight or flight response is a natural physiological response to stress. It is a survival mechanism that prepares the body to either fight or flee from danger. The response is triggered by the release of stress hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline, which work together to help the body respond quickly and effectively to perceived […]

Perception, Reality – Alan Watts

This is a great video where Alan Watts, in his inimitable way, breaks down how our limited perceptions create and affect our experience of life. The metaphors of the web and embroidery to describe what is often called the unconscious, and the ways we can get trapped in perspectives, are interesting ways of clarifying these […]