451: The Physiology of the Relaxation Response: Breathing To Regain Calm

Deep breathing is the absolute easiest way to regain a sense of calm.  However, many people think it is a simple placebo, that something so simple must be ineffective.  How wrong they are.  

Today I talk about what exactly happens in your body when you practice deep breathing.  We will talk about the vagus nerve, diaphragm and the nervous system.  Put on your white coats.  It's time to play doctor.

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450: Leo Babauta Helps Us Tackle Clutter

The other day I came to a lull in activities and took at moment to look around at my apartment.  I am not a messy guy but there was just a little bit of clutter in every room.  As I surveyed the whole apartment I started to wig out a little.  The clutter was upsetting my peace of mind. 

I definitely have some friends think that I am a retentive guy, but in my defense enjoy walking around my house and seeing everything where it belongs.  Judgment is not my thing but i just can't understand how anyone can feel serene when there are piles of cr** all over the place.

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449: Books to Be Better:Change you Thoughts, Change your Life

I have told you that reading is one of the best ways to become inspired.  Today will prove just that.  This morning I read a passage from Dr. Wayne Dyer's book, Change your Thoughts, Change your Life: Living the wisdom of the Tao.

The book takes the verses of the Tao te Ching and relaters them to the challenges and joys we encounter in the contemporary world.  You won't want to miss this!

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