My Heartsongs

My Heartsongs Podcast 189 The Magic Of Self Calming

Seems like we are programmed for MOTION first and then rest after the movement has provided its calming effect. Friluftsliv  is a Norwegian word that translates roughly as “open air life.” A way of life, an entire philosophy that celebrates the commitment to being outdoors, no matter one’s age or physical condition. Connection, calm & clarity comprise the three legs on the stool of positive benefits. Or how about relax, refresh & re-energize.

My Heartsongs Podcast 188 Global Crises and CoVid Update

Of all the CoVid data out there, perhaps the most concerning relates to long Covid. Although we still lack a precise case definition or blood marker, more than 24 million US adults currently suffer from shortness of breath, muscle pains, mood changes, persistent loss of taste/smell, cognitive difficulties and symptoms that are exacerbated even with minimal physical or mental effort. More than 80% are having trouble carrying out daily activities, and the vast majority of those so affected were either not vaccinated, or had a severe case of the disease.

My heartsongs Podcast 187 The Hunt Fall 2022

Some musings about the deer hunt on my land in Chacon. Always an amazing experience!

My Heartsongs Podcast 186 Worth Cultivating Part Seven Integrated Presence

Mindfulness emphasizes observing what is unfolding, which is clearly useful. Bodily sensations, emotional currents, mental cascades, spiritual flights are ever-present. How to harmonize the immersive flow of those dimensions is the realm of Integrative presence, which involves a supersensitivity to the present moment.

My Heartsongs Podcast 185 Worth Cultivating Part Six Doubt

Doubt keeps our beginner’s mind shoes sparkling as we journey forward down the trail. To be content to live in mystery is a good thing, a skillful practice, if not easy or simple. Living with uncertainty is a close cousin, and offers its own unique form of freedom—complete with dead ends and disappointments and moments of awe and wonder.

My Heartsongs Podcast 184 Worth Cultivating Part Five Gratitude

Gratitude transforms whatever I may have into more than enough. Long-term consistent behavior alters the baseline function of the brain. Appreciation is powerful because it is a conscious choice that, over time, alters my perception and raises my default levels of happiness and freedom. There is always, always something for which to be grateful. 

My Heartsongs Podcast 183 Worth Cultivating Part Four Kindness

Every major religion emphasizes kindness as an important attribute in its principles of living. I offer three caveats concerning kindness, and my seven point prescription for everyday kindness, applicable toward self and others.

My Heartsongs Podcast 182 Worth Cultivating Part Three, Wisdom

A recent Psychology Today article purported that wise folks have 5 characteristics: they self-regulate their emotions, they act, decide, and counsel mindful of the wellbeing of all involved, and they recognize patterns where the past may offer useful info. Finally, they adapt to their environment, shape it, or change it completely, and they make the best of disappointing situations.

My Heartsongs Podcast 181 Worth Cultivating Part Two Curiosity

Our innate novel seeking curiosity behavior energizes the motivational drive for investigating unknowns and making new discoveries. How do we feel when we are curious? Annoyed, an itch we can’t scratch, bugged, stressed, excited, fun to figure out an answer? Energized to find out more? Take the curiosity quiz : https://curiosity.britannica.com/curiosity-personality-quiz.html

My Heartsongs Podcast 180 Worth Cultivating

Patience seems hard to come by in our multitasking hurry hurry world, hiding in the bamboozle of “out of my way, I’m up to important things”. Subtle at first as it plays peek a boo with my awareness, encouraging me with hints of a different way of being. If rushing is a form of violence against self and others then is patience an antidote?