A Tale of Two Spring Adventures
Two perspectives on personal development. Part 1: 47 Nights Out by Jared Rogers I realized in February that I am approaching the two-year anniversary of my moving to North Carolina. A plethora of good...
View ArticleTaking The First Step To Fitness
“The whole thing just makes me feel really nervous.” I nodded and decided it was best not to smile. “I finally made myself sign up a week ago, and that was difficult enough. Today I sat on my couch and...
View ArticleEnergy Flows Where Attention Goes
Makia: The third principle of Huna philosophy. Energy flows where attention goes. Likewise, energy follows intention. It is said that 90% of thoughts are repeated from one day to the next. Are yours...
View ArticleA Dancing Fool
The pouring rain pelted my cotton hoodie as I scrambled through the night towards a large, lighted tent. The ground was muddy and uneven; I had to step carefully to avoid slipping. Zydeco music was...
View ArticleSimple Relaxation Techniques
Soothing stress and taming tension does not have to be complicated. Often, the more complicated one makes it, the less effective the intervention is. One does not have to meditate for long periods of...
View ArticleThe Parable Of The Day-By-Day
As you may know, I work on the Fitness Team at the Duke Center for Living at Fearrington. There are eight Exercise Physiologists on our team, and we all share a binder that contains each person’s daily...
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Take a Walk
Hippocrates stated that it is man’s best medicine. Thoreau said he could not stay healthy unless he did it for at least four hours every day. Nietzsche pronounced that all great thoughts were conceived...
View ArticleAchilles’ Heel, Jared’s Neuroma
“Achilles heel”: an expression meaning “a weak or vulnerable spot.” Physically speaking, almost everyone has one. Most people are consciously aware of their own weak link and seek out advice on how to...
View ArticleThe Sunlight Cure
“Ô, Sunlight! The most precious gold to be found on Earth.” – Roman Payne Thick clouds roll in overnight, blanketing the earth while everyone sleeps. Rain drizzles in the morning and a handful of...
View ArticleThe Art Of Movement
Please follow these simple instructions: Sit up tall on the front edge of your chair. Take a slow, deep inhale through your nose. Expand your stomach out. Exhale vibrantly through your mouth. Make a...
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