Book Review – Being of Power: The 9 Practices to Ignite an Empowered Life
I finished reading this book very recently and have already had success applying its principles, so I’m very excited to share it with you. It provides key tools for transcending limiting beliefs...
View ArticleGetting to know you
This blog, Wellness with Gina Marie: a guide to practical wisdom and self care, has been going for a few months now. As mentioned in the very first post, Let’s get started, I’d like this blog to...
View ArticleMeditation Monday: Meditation in Prison
This week’s reason to meditate: It helps everybody. A transcendental meditation program was used at maximum security Folsom State Prison in California and, as published in Criminal Justice and...
View ArticleGetting back up
It’s never easy to get back up after a fall. I’ve heard it said that it gets easier each time. Perhaps that is true, but I’m not entirely convinced. Each fall is distinct and they all hurt in some...
View ArticleMeditation Monday: What’s Coming Up
. . Stay tuned next week for a special edition of Meditation Monday. We’ll visit Albany’s Solid Ground Center for a Balanced Life and speak with Lenore Flynn about Mindfulness Meditation. In the...
View ArticleM.M. Special Edition: Solid Ground Center for a Balanced Life
Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness Practice has been mentioned several times in past editions of Meditation Monday. Did you know that right here in the Capital Region we have an excellent resource...
View ArticleJust say no
I think it’s safe to say that while most of us were raised, we were taught to put others ahead of ourselves. For example, I was raised on: Don’t be selfish, always share and help out, contribute to...
View ArticleMeditation Monday: What’s a mantra & how do you use it?
This week’s reason to meditate: Stress reduction and improved attention It reduces stress and tension, and improves attention. Studies have shown that routine meditation reduces the production of...
View Article50th Post-iversary!
This is the 50th post here at Wellness with Gina Marie. Whether you’re brand new to this blog, or have been here since it’s introduction seven months ago (click here for the first post), this is a...
View ArticleMeditation Monday: Pranayama
This week’s reason to meditate: Reduce the chance of heart attack and stroke A study by Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, in collaboration with the Institute for Natural Medicine and Prevention...
View ArticleBook review – Daily Love: Growing Into Grace, by Mastin Kipp
I was very excited to read Daily Love: Growing Into Grace, because I remember watching Mastin Kipp’s appearance on Oprah’s weekly program, Super Soul Sunday. Mastin was one of three guests Oprah called...
View ArticleAffirmations for April
1) I am cool, calm and collected. 2) I am a gift to the world. 3) I breathe clean, fresh air. I am stronger than any habit. APRIL can be a hectic time for some of us who scramble at the last minute...
View ArticleAffirmations for May
1) Every day I give thanks for my wonderful family. 2) I am an inspiring role model to my children. 3) I have peace of mind no matter what is going on around me. MAY is when we celebrate Mother’s...
View ArticleAffirmations for June
1) I devote time to my personal development every day because I know I deserve it. 2) I am a great dad and I get better at fatherhood every day. 3) I show compassion to all family members equally....
View ArticleMy Experience with Vipassana, Part 1
I’m about to cross a big item off my bucket list. I’m going to attend a 10-day Vipassana course. You are now reading Part 1, which I wrote before I attended the course. Here I’ll cover what Vipassana...
View ArticleAffirmations for July
1) I am responsible for how I show up in life. 2) Taking responsibility for my life empowers me. 3) I allow others to be responsible for their own thoughts, words, actions, and results. JULY is when...
View ArticleMy Experience with Vipassana, Part 2
Click here to read Part 1. It provides background information about Vipassana meditation, as well as many links to more information. The Environment I was nervous upon arrival but there was a warm and...
View ArticleAffirmations for August
1) I am energized because I choose to be. 2) I know my truth. I can speak from my heart. I feel my center and can move through my daily life with ease. 3) Craft your own affirmation. Think about who...
View ArticleAffirmations for September
1) I transcend stress of any kind. I live in peace. 2) I appreciate all. I show gratitude. I give thanks. 3) My life is a constant stream of miracles. SEPTEMBER can bring a lot of change with school...
View ArticleAffirmations for October
1) Good health is my birthright. I bless my body daily and take good care of it. 2) I am in full control of my thoughts and emotions. 3) I accept myself with complete love and appreciation. OCTOBER...
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