The Passionate Life Blog
Alcohol: The Good, Bad, & Ugly
By Dr. Mara Karpel “I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” ~ W. C. Fields I occasionally enjoy a glass of wine with my dinner, along with good conversation. I sometimes drink red wine, sometimes white, depending on what I’m eating and what I’m in the...
The Power of Humor
By Dr. Mara Karpel “A clown is like an aspirin, only he works twice as fast.” ~ Groucho Marx How we feel emotionally is often caused by the thoughts that we think. As I’ve become more mindful of my thoughts and how I feel, I’ve noticed that it sure is easy to wear...
The Magic of Water
By Dr. Mara Karpel “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” ~ Loran Eisley One of the reasons that we might enjoy a glass of wine, a cup of coffee, or a cup of tea is the ritual that surrounds drinking them, including the emotional and social...
I Love Coffee
By Dr. Mara Karpel “I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.” ~ Howard Schultz, Chairman and CEO of Starbucks I love coffee! I love how it tastes. I love how it feels going down. I love the ritual...
Mindfulness Meditation to Break the Pain Cycle
By Dr. Mara Karpel “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ~ Buddha As I write this blog, I have had pain in my left wrist for over three months. Sometimes, it’s a sharp pain that wakes me up in the middle of the night. And sometimes it’s a dull achy pain that is...
Forgiveness: Why? And 8 Tips for HOW
By Dr. Mara Karpel “Forgiveness opens our hearts to self-love….That person who is the hardest to forgive is the one who can teach you the greatest lessons. When you love yourself enough to rise above the old situation, then understanding and forgiveness will be easy....
Speaking Engagements
Arrange to have Dr. Karpel speak to your organization. Many groups, communities, and companies have benefited from having insights into the process of aging and the care involved.