I live in Austin, Texas, and once upon a time, it was a city where freeways were unencumbered by long traffic lines. Today, Austin ranks 4th in congested traffic in the U.S., worse than New York and Los Angeles — a city I left years ago because driving on the 405 Freeway made my head […]
Here are some tips to increase your happiness quotient! Know Your Body Neurotransmitters impact your energy levels and mood. Understanding more about them can help you navigate the road to happiness. Seven key neurotransmitters are epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, GABA, and glutamate. Neurotransmitters affect your happiness quotient.There are many more neurotransmitters, but the […]
How often do you think about your third act? If you are my age, 78, you might think about it often. You’re comfortable now, yet, there will be adjustments or changes in your future. You want to roll with new experiences. I review how I want the next five or 10 years to evolve. No […]
Life presents many changes and challenges for everyone. You have probably already managed your mental and emotional health in difficult times. The good news is that you are still here! My favorite song from Stephen Sondheim’s Follies is “I’m Still Here.” The lyrics make me smile and bring me comfort because it is a song of resilience […]
Yoga is not only a physical practice, but it is also a spiritual practice. Through my yoga practice, I am better able to stay present, internally balanced, and enjoy good health and a lean body through the principles of breath, alignment, and movements. I am now in the decade of my 70s, and I am […]