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When You Think You’re Positive (But You’re Really Not)
Cultivating positivity in an authentic way By: Danielle Palli As I was driving to a routine doctor’s appointment, mentally preparing for this article (and all the ways I could approach positivity), I hit a roadblock … a metaphorical one. I had neglected to call the office before-hand to find out if there were protocols in […]
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Join Us for the Master-PEACE Circle!
The Masterpiece Network is Invited to Join Us for the Master-PEACE Circle! The Master-Peace Circle is a virtual mindfulness group that meets three days a week to practice a meditation or mindfulness technique, reflect on the day’s topic (journaling, drawing or simply being in the moment), and share insightful conversation with others. No previous experience […]
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Conflicts and Core Beliefs During Covid
By: Dr. Roger Landry, Teresa Beshwate, and Danielle Palli We all have core beliefs, most of which were defined and shaped at a young age: how we view ourselves, others and the world around us. We have biases about what’s good and bad, safe and unsafe, who to trust and who to distrust. And we […]
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Why Am I Doing This Again? (Why Meditation is Important During Covid-19)
By: Danielle Palli We are all feeling the effects of Covid-19, in varying ways and to varying degrees. And when working remotely (or not working at all), caring for family members, homeschooling children, checking in on the health of loved ones, trying to remain healthy and safe ourselves, upending our outdoor activities and social calendar, […]
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Ocean Breath Meditation (with Variation)
By: Danielle Palli Ocean Breathing, or Ujjayi breathing, as it is referred to in yoga, is an extremely helpful technique, regardless of whether or not you do yoga. And, it can be added to many meditations for enhanced relaxation, deeper breathing, and a calmer mind. In this audio meditation, I’m going to walk you through […]
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You: The Boss of Your Brain
By: Teresa Amaral Beshwate, MPH Due to the covid-19 pandemic, many people have experienced several weeks without change in day-to-day life. Yet soon, parts of the country will begin to reopen, with each state taking a different approach. Naturally, our brains want to rush to judgement, deeming the situation as right or wrong. This is […]
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Changes in a Time of Coronavirus (Turn and Face the Strange)
By: Teresa Beshwate, Danielle Palli, and Dr. Roger Landry (Co-hosts of Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity) We’re living in strange times (understatement of the century), and we are being forced to change … everything, all at once. These are definitely not the small, Kaizen-like, bite-sized baby steps that we normally advocate. […]
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Three-Part Breathing Meditation (with a Twist)
By: Danielle Palli When I first began meditating many years ago, I remember feeling frustrated when a teacher would tell me to “notice your breath,” “focus on your breath” or “control your breathing.” These phrases are not always intuitive to people. And, even when they mentally make sense, not everyone has an easy time using […]
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EQ During C-19
By: Danielle Palli I was an arrogant teenager when I first heard the term “emotional intelligence.” The concept was first developed by psychologists Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer, and many who bought into the idea posited that EQ (Emotional Quotient) was more important in life than having a high IQ (Intelligence Quotient). I thought […]
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“So, What Have We Learned?” (We’ve had losses. Here are the gains.)
By: Danielle Palli The world has been sick for some time now, and no one is immune to suffering. Many have lost so much: freedom, health, jobs, time, and in some cases, their lives. We’ve had to learn to live with less, adapt, and recognize that there is much that is not within our control. […]
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