Have you ever heard of Phineas Gage? A fascinating case, almost 200 years ago, this man suffered an accident at work that changed the course of neuroscience. Gage and his “constant companion”—his inscribed tamping iron—sometime after 1849. © Wikimedia Commons Phineas Gage lived after a freak accident left his brain injured terribly. Never before in…
The other night, before going to bed, I quietly spoke to my deceased grandfather. I asked him to help me find the right words. Something to bring hope and comfort to so many of my clients who’ve been feeling lost, weighed down, or tired of carrying their pain. I asked him, “Please, Grandpa, show me…
Financial stress can weigh on your heart, but you are not alone and you have options. You have real strength and the ability to create more peace in your life. Sometimes all it takes is a few gentle habits that bring clarity and a sense of control back to your day. These habits are not…
A glum-looking Prince Harry was wheeled out for a gaudy Kardashian Beverley Hills bash as the UK Royals were paying their respects to the dead of two world wars. Not a good look. The family freeze shows no signs of thawing out and there are hints certainly from the astrology of stresses and strains ahead…
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ~Anaïs Nin When I think back on my life, shyness feels like an inner prison I carried with me for years. Not a prison with bars and guards, but a quieter kind—made of hesitation, fear, and silence. It kept me standing still while life moved forward…
Tim Davie, the BBC director General has resigned over criticism about biased reporting, most significantly splicing together footage about Trump which misrepresented what he actually said. Though Gaza and transgender biases were also an issue. BBC devotees are crying foul that he (and the Head of News) were forced out by rightwing members of…
Every man carries beliefs about his own potential. Some lift you forward. Others quietly hold you back. Limiting beliefs often sound like doubt, hesitation, or a quiet voice saying you’re not ready or capable. These beliefs weren’t chosen. They were learned. But they can be unlearned. Spiritual teachings remind us that there is more strength,…
The week begins under the influence of Mercury retrograde, which started yesterday, and this sets the tone for reflection, revision, and thoughtful pacing. The day opens with the Moon in Cancer making a supportive trine to Neptune in Pisces during the morning. This aspect heightens emotional perception and inner sensitivity. Dreams may have been meaningful…
For centuries, tales of a magical “Fountain of Youth” have captured the imagination of explorers, dreamers, and historians alike. According to legend, this mythical spring could restore the youth and vitality of anyone who drank from its waters. While the idea of such a fountain is ancient and widespread, it found its most famous home…
Your home affects how you think and feel every day. When your space is filled with items that no longer support you, it can create a sense of heaviness or mental overwhelm. Even if you don’t consciously notice it, your mind is always processing what’s around you. Decluttering isn’t about having a perfect home. It’s…
