Week 4:  Earlier I said that the purpose of meditation is to still the mind.  That can create another longing, however, another kind of pain.  So for now, let’s look at the purpose of meditation as just to do it:  Just to meditate.  Close your eyes and focus on the area between your eyebrows (also […]

Week 3:  Continue the same as in weeks 1 and 2.  This week, begin to observe your breath.  You don’t need to alter breathing in any way.  Just observe your inhalation and your exhalation.  Let this observation take precedence over the observation of your thoughts.  Your thoughts may persist, but focus your attention on your […]

WEEK 2:  Practice in this new way three times this week.  Begin as in week 1.  Continue to maintain your state of one-pointedness while observing any thoughts that may enter.  Along with your thoughts, you may now become aware of any feelings that emerge.  Often people are afraid to sit still because some feelings they […]

Meditation is simply a quieting of the mind, with no attachment to the outcome. There are different ways of meditating. What I have chosen to explain here is specifically to prepare you for the meditation of labor and birth. I thought I was going to be learning hypnobirthing, not meditation birthing, you say? You’ve been […]

Hypnofertility, hypnobirthing, babymoon, mind/body wellness and mindfulness.  Is there a pathway that connects one person to another and that facilitates greater understanding and compassion? Could it be that meditation can inspire your mental and physical health and add to the peace and serenity of those in your immediate environment? What are your thoughts on this […]

his kids about the birds and the bees. During his wife Sandra Denis’ pregnancy, the artist created hilarious explanatory photo series titled “How to Make a Baby”. The creative couple planned and carried out their project throughout the whole period of 9 months, taking pictures in the exact same settings as Sandra’s belly expanded. The […]

  1. Upon awakening: Eat a few Crackers with slightly salty taste 2. Eat 5 or 6 very small meals daily (fermented foods can be very healing) An empty stomach has more acid and can cause more nausea. RX 3. To prevent dehydration: 2 teaspoons sugar Juice of ½ lime Pinch of salt 1 pint ginger […]

  Connect with other people on our blog and if you live near each other start a walking group or a stroller stroll or breastfeeding group, a book group, a parenting discussion group a babysitting exchange or depending on your age and physical well being whatever suits your abilities. If you are a senior perhaps […]

  “The common name “Columbine” comes from the Latin meaning “dove”, due to the resemblance of the inverted flower to five doves clustered together.”   We also pray for effective gun control and for parents to protect their children from playing violent video games and for Hollywood to cease making their violent films. What’s the […]

  Meditate and/or listen to your pregnancy or labor CD or your Healing, Health and Peak Performance CD (for all who are or are not pregnant.).  (This CD was used in a research project at USC Medical Center to decrease anxiety pre surgery and promote healing post surgery.)