Zen Psychiatry
By Elana Miller, MD
Calm, balanced, and grounded.
So much of what we seek is already within ourselves, but it is up to us to put in the work to find that place of peace.
I am a firm believer in the power of eastern wisdom. Meditation and mindfulness are leading practices of my life and frequently woven into my treatment plans with patients. Posts cover how eastern approaches to living a happier, fuller life.
There's a new movement in town. Instead of amassing stuff for stuff's sake, people are realizing that less is more. All over the blogosphere (yes, I like to use words like "blogosphere" in casual …
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"Become skillful in regards to yourself and other through contact, from confronting and dealing with things, not from running away.Wherever it hurts, wherever there's friction, we must investigate. …
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“There is no greater sin than desire, No greater curse than discontent, No greater misfortune than wanting something for oneself. Therefore he who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.” …
These are some of my favorite books. While you'll find them in different sections of the bookstore, they all potentially fall under the heading of "self-help" in that they offer interesting insights …
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