by Wayne Martin | Jan 6, 2021
September 11, 2001 On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the United States. The images of that time are seared into the minds of many (myself included as I watched on live TV as the second plane struck the World Trade Center in New York). That afternoon, still...
by Wayne Martin | Jun 19, 2020
When you’re stressed, you’re likely to fight, flee, or freeze. Typically, these are short-term stresses that we can adapt to. But now? Stress has become chronic. Not only has stress become chronic, but we’re now seeing a layering effect of stress. Many people are...
by Wayne Martin | Mar 12, 2020
As the coronavirus quickly spreads, we’re witnessing a lot of reactive responses from fear to dismissal to outright panic. The coronavirus is a slow-rolling disaster, presenting unique challenges because of the unrelenting reports of what’s likely to come our way. But...
by Wayne Martin | Apr 19, 2019
Are You Distracted By Distracting Distractions? So many things can derail a well-intentioned meditation practice! You start off with great plans: “I’m going to practice meditation for 30 minutes per day” (or you can substitute some other healthy habit). Sounds great,...
by Wayne Martin | Feb 27, 2019
Your Very First Smile Did you know that before you were even born you practiced the art of smiling? It’s true: the smile reflex begins in the womb and lasts until you’re about two months old. From then on, the smiles on your face are in response to things that make...