Finding My Footing
Today I went to the hospital because the visiting nurse alarmed me to the fact that a small infection formed at the peak corner of my new hip replacement scar. … Read more
My Body My Self
While taking one of my favorite bikram yoga classes, my teacher came along and slowly nudged me into a deeper position. Ordinarily I like to move at my own pace … Read more
Writing First e-Book and DrKamen.com Posts
Striving to create a meaningful website and blog, DrKamen: Gaining Balance and Strategies for Happiness, I write several posts each week. When the blog launched in January 2010, writing these … Read more
Finding your Flow
Incorporating ‘flow activities‘ into your everyday life is one of the keys to gaining balance and happiness. Remember as a kid how you got lost building castles on the beach, … Read more
Harvard’s Writing and Publishing Course: A Book Takes Form
Julie Silver, M.D., the inspiring director of Harvard Medical School’s compelling conference on Publishing Books, Memoirs and other Creative Nonfiction, encourages participants with their writing efforts and guides them down … Read more
Maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude in the Face of a Physical Injury
Physical activity has always been a saving grace for me. As a teenager I loved swimming in the summers and running along the beach with my dog whenever I could. … Read more
Mindfulness Exercises
“Mindful” exercise, walks or workouts are flow activities. They create a shift in consciousness through physical activity. Think of physical activity not just as a way to stay fit or … Read more
April: National Stress Awareness Month
Did you know that April has been designated as National Stress Awareness Month? Most Americans feel stress in their everyday lives but do not pay much attention to its consequences. … Read more
Marriage and Infidelity
Jessica never dreamed she would have to deal with infidelity in her marriage. She married her best friend Richard soon after she turned twenty-three and graduated college with a teaching … Read more
Positive Thinking and Self-Hypnosis
“I’m such a loser.” “I look fat.” “Why do I always say so many stupid things?” Lisa repeatedly put herself down and reported feeling increasingly despondent when things went wrong. … Read more