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2013 Challenge – Add Silence Practice this Year and Change Your Life

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I’ve issued an invitation to everyone on the meditation reminder list, and am repeating it in this post. I plan to commit to daily silence every day in 2013. Please see this page for further details on how you can … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I’ve always had a certain simultaneous attraction and repulsion for the holiday season. I think it’s related to the way that the fantasy is so much shinier than the reality. The ideal is perfect harmony, the right gift for everyone, … Continue reading →

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The Task of All Humans…Freeing Ourselves from the Delusion of Separateness

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

“A human being is part of a whole, called by us the ‘Universe’ —a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, and feelings, as something separated from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. … Continue reading →

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The Fruits of Wholehearted Practice

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I think this poem really captures the process and result of a wholehearted practice: Unconditional Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere; Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who lives within; Opening to my loss, I … Continue reading →

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Less Television = Happier and Longer Life

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

This article by Natural Maven called Ten Ideas for Enjoying Your Life More is pretty darn good. Not surprisingly, one of the items is to ditch the television. I’ve recently read a more in-depth description of why tv watching reduces … Continue reading →

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Juicing and Metabolism

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Here‘s an interview w/ Matt Stone of 180 Degree Health on Natural Maven about his take on juicing. I think it’s interesting that he advocates against drinking yucky green stuff or a lot of vegetable juice, especially if you find it … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free Goodies

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Having made the mistake already of assuming wine was gluten-free (cuz it’s made from grapes, duh!), I decided to check out the safety of my favorite sweet treats (dark chocolate peanut butter cups, and peppermint patties). Mine turned out to … Continue reading →

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Guided Meditation by Christopher Germer

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Hi All, Seems like I’ve been talking a lot about self-compassion this week – with clients, in meditation group, and working on it for myself, as well. I am amazed at the changes that have occurred with a simple shift … Continue reading →

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Comprehensive Resource for Dairy Free Living

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I just found this amazing website called Go Dairy Free while looking for dairy free pumpkin pie recipes. Go Dairy Free also has some resources for gluten free and soy free living. Enjoy, and do drop a line if you … Continue reading →

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Why is Gluten Intolerance Growing?

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Here’s a quick article I picked up from the Eating Rules Facebook feed today, positing explanations for the rise in gluten intolerance, which make a lot of sense. I often feel like the science around gluten tolerance is SO not … Continue reading →

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