stress

How stress hormones affect your body

The first spark of anger activates the amygdala, whether we are conscious of it or not. This activates the hypothalamus.  The hypothalamus the pituitary gland to release corticotrophin-releasing hormones. The pituitary gland activate the adrenal glands by releasing ACTH.  The adrenal glands secrete hormones like cortisol , adrenalin and noradrenalin. Sources of anger can be
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Increasing your capacity for resilience

Since it seems I am on the subject of resiliency I thought I would share some things that you can personally do to increase your capacity! At this time we are under increased amount of stress.  Now remember the definition of stress?  This is what happens in us when something we care about is being
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Shifting the next generation…

Shifting the next generation…

How do we help ourselves and the next generation in these times of rapid change, challenges and disruptions.  I believe we truly need to help them self-regulate their emotions which are driving their nervous systems regulating all of their bodily functions.  Also knowing that their very emotions are driving not only their hormones but actually
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What’s going on…what’s going on?

The other day I was reminded of a song by Marvin Gaye back in 1971 “What’s going on”.  It is a beautiful song and is still true today, which can invoke sadness in me.  Then I remember how far we have come, how far I have grown in consciousness and heart.  Here are a few
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Are you a slave to your reactions?

Within a few days of my last post I was on a call with a group of colleagues.  The subject was once again 9/11 and the impact on the consciousness of the people of the United States and that of the world.  I was deeply touched by what he brought to the table. This man
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