Monthly Archives: October 2011

Costumes for Life: What Aspects of Yourself Do You Wear?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Vicki Dello Joio

I’ve always loved Halloween, learning who are today’s heroes and villains and what triggers the imagination of little kids as they march door to door in happy anticipation of the sugar high to come Halloween night. I also enjoy seeing … Continue reading →

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Mastery: One Thing I’ve Learned from Martial Arts Training

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Vicki Dello Joio

I’ve enjoyed following a discussion on-line lately about the meaning of mastery, whether in the context of martial arts or, more broadly, becoming an expert or master in any field. From the point of view of qigong, ever since early Taoists first … Continue reading →

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A Natural Remedy for Stress: Part Two—Presence

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Vicki Dello Joio

While I was videotaping this vlog in my garden this afternoon, eight squirrels crossed my path, jaws bulging with nuts. One after another, they stopped to sit up on their haunches, and look at me inquisitively, as if to ask … Continue reading →

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Creating Good Vibrations: A Qigong Video

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Vicki Dello Joio

Do you ever wonder why one person might seem to have “good vibes” while someone else puts out “bad” ones? Do you sometimes feel, despite your best efforts, like you are just plain feeling negative? Ok maybe not you, but … Continue reading →

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Embracing Resistance: A Natural Anti-Anxiety Remedy

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Vicki Dello Joio

Despite encountering many of the mind power techniques out there in the market of self help and inner growth, I admit freely that there are still times I come face to face with my own anxiety, self-doubts, or inner resistance. … Continue reading →

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