by Brian | Oct 7, 2020 | Coronavirus Stories
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the...
by Brian | Sep 21, 2020 | Wellness Blog
The smell of tomatoes ripening on the vine, the sound of a hummingbird zooming past, and the sight of an early morning summer sky are just a few of the pleasures gardening offers. Add to that list the anti-inflammatory effects of fresh vegetables and the myriad health...
by Brian | Aug 19, 2020 | Coronavirus Stories
Having no family of any kind, living alone, my calendar is a place I visit regularly in joyful anticipation of contact with other people. I’m typically very self-sufficient, but during these days, weeks, and months of prolonged isolation (with no end in sight) I...
by Brian | Aug 5, 2020 | Wellness Blog
Screens seem necessary right now. They have become our primary way to connect to loved ones, keep up with the news, manage learning for our children, entertain ourselves, and continue working (for working remotely). Without tech and media, life during the COVID-19...
by Brian | Jun 28, 2020 | Monthly Classes
What’s up with erections? Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects individuals worldwide, making it a pervasive issue that affects the lives of many people at some point. But did you know that ED can be more than a standalone concern? Join our esteemed panel of experts...
by Brian | Jun 22, 2020 | Coronavirus Stories
For two days prior to March 23 (the day I began a fever) I was not feeling well. I was fatigued, felt a sore throat approaching and my sinuses were running, but after all pollen season had begun so I didn’t think much about it. Om March 23 I woke up with a...
by Brian | Jun 8, 2020 | Wellness Blog
On June 11, we will be hosting a virtual class, “The Power of Your Story” with Anthony Layman. Mr. Layman is in the process of getting his Masters through Lenoir Rhyne University in the developing field of Narrative Medicine. As this is a relatively new discipline,...
by Brian | Jun 4, 2020 | Coronavirus Stories, News
Sly operator who do you think you are invading our borders coming like a thief in the night upending our lives sending chills up and down our spine? Catlike and indiscriminate in your “kills” you charmed us, harmed us took our young and old sullied our...
by Brian | Jun 4, 2020 | Coronavirus Stories, News
I live smack dab downtown – right across from the Grove Arcade, right in the path of all that is going on. For the past four nights, I have fallen asleep to the sound of flashbangs, firecrackers, shouting, chanting, and police sirens. Sometimes marchers pass my...
by Brian | Jun 4, 2020 | Coronavirus Stories, News
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the more recent social unrest, my story feels like a confusing mixture of worry, joy, sadness, fear, and gratitude. Life certainly looks different than it used to. I do not see my co-workers anymore as we are working...
by Brian | May 28, 2020 | Monthly Classes, Videos
The guided meditation above is from the class, “How to Find Calm in the Storm,” that Emily Horn offered virtually on April 25, 2020. In order to protect participant privacy, the class itself was not recorded. Emily Horn is an authorized dharma and...
by Brian | May 7, 2020 | Monthly Classes, Videos
When we experience disruption in our lives, it often stirs our fears and feeds our anxiety. In these times, it is valuable to recognize the opportunities that come with interruption. As most of us are spending more time at home, it can be easy to feel isolated from...
