Freedom In Technology Not From Technology
These days it can feel impossible to get just 5 minutes with no distraction and dare I even say it, quiet. The noise and demands of technology are relentless and seemingly inescapable. We are living without any distinction between on and off, public and private time, or space. Even at home, the world keeps coming […]
Are You a Cellphone Addict? What Now?
Are You a Cellphone Addict? What Now?
Did you know that the average person checks their cell phone 150 times per day? YES! That is crazy! We live in a world where everyday conversations have become urgent and we’re always available on demand. That’s mostly because we’ve become addicted to our cellphones. But the answer isn’t just to turn them off. I […]
Are You Addicted to Your CellPhone? Tips for Breaking the Habit
With the seemingly relentless and inescapable noise and demands of modern-day devices, getting a mere five minutes of distraction-free time, and dare I say peace and quiet, can seem near impossible. We are living in a time when there is no distinction between “on” and “off” or public and private time. Whether we realize it […]
Inspirenation Podcast: Live an Inspiring Life!
Michael Sandler’s new Podcast: Are you ready for a digital detox? Want to get your life back from your Smartphone?
“It’s All Happening” with Zach Leary
“It’s All Happening” with Zach Leary (new Podcast) One of the most important issues facing nearly everyone in the Western world is the onset of technology addiction. It’s effecting all of us. It’s so bad that we literally gather together in person yet don’t engage, we stare at our phones. Nancy Colier came . . […]
When Escaping the Moment… Yoga Journal
WHEN ESCAPING THE MOMENT IS THE NEW MOMENT: The Power of OFF. Yoga Journal.com, November, 2016
6 Tips for Successful Dating in the Digital Age
Technology has exploded our dating options and put dating effectively on amphetamines. The sheer quantity of choices gives us the feeling that we can and will meet someone through technology. How could we not? And yet, precisely because there is so much choice, we often don’t give the person we’ve met a real chance. If […]
How Long Should I Wait for My Partner to Commit?
Commitment is a topic that brings a lot of couples into therapy. While it has a single definition, it holds infinite meanings. For many people, commitment includes an emotional acknowledgment of a we, in that we are with each other and choosing to be part of the couple. And on a practical level, the possibility then of planning […]
The Key to Intimacy is Radical Listening
The key to deep intimacy in relationship is listening, but listening in a radically new way. Most of us, when listening, are doing one of two things and sometimes both. First, we are scanning for danger: is there something that our partner is expressing that conflicts with what we experience or believe. If so, then […]