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About Cynthia M Clingan

Cynthia Clingan is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Columbus, Ohio who offers somatic psychotherapy, spiritual coaching, and meditation and mindfulness instruction.

Free Book Chapter for FB Friends of Pema Chodron

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

  Just found in my Facebook feed: Link to request a download of chapter two of Pema’s latest book, Living Beautifully With Uncertainty and Change not due in stores until October! Here’s the Pema Chodron FB page if you would like to … Continue reading →

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Pema Chodron Quote of the Week

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I get these in my email and wanted to share this one today: EQUANIMITY The traditional image for equanimity is a banquet to which everyone is invited. That means that everyone and everything, without exception, is on the guest list. … Continue reading →

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Omega 3-6-9 Balance and Hayfever

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I have delayed writing about my new adventures in nutrition with Glen Aukerman at the OSU Center for Integrative Medicine because it’s still a work in progress, and I haven’t been able to draw conclusions yet about any changes. There … Continue reading →

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Good Reasons to Take Relaxation Seriously

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I recently ran across this excellent description of what happens with your autonomic nervous system and how it affects your body and brain under chronic stress from the Wisebrain website. The website is a nonprofit effort of Rick Hanson and … Continue reading →

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Sleep Matters, But Your Bedtime Probably Matters More

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I was reminded recently (and for the 78th time) that getting to bed by 11 changes how I feel in the morning, regardless of how many hours of sleep I get. It’s been a bit of a challenge to get … Continue reading →

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Use EFT to Tap Your Fears and Phobias Away

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Although the amount of stuff going on in this linked page is the opposite of mindfulness, the article is still worth reading. It’s Nick Ortner talking about EFT (emotional freedom technique), aka meridian tapping, for the fear of flying. As I … Continue reading →

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Bucket List

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I really like this recent Ellen Langer post about bucket lists. Perhaps because her comments about not needing one resonated with me. I used to have one. I used to think I needed one. Recently I’ve noticed the idea of a … Continue reading →

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“Life is too short to be busy”

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I love this recent NY Times opinion page article about our self-imposed busyness. Drop me a comment if you’re not too busy…

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Mindful Positivity

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Have you noticed this gift we all have for identifying imperfection? I consider myself to be a certified expert, despite my lack of proof. Though, I suppose my graduate degree in policy analysis could support my case. We spend oodles … Continue reading →

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Patience

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I found this quote from Pema Chodron‘s weekly heart advice email to be especially relevant to where I am right now. And not just because we’ve had no internet since Friday and I’m writing this post from the Worthington Mall. … Continue reading →

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