The Passionate Life Blog
Getting Better Sleep
Dr. Mara Karpel “A well-spent day brings happy sleep.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci Last week, I wrote about the importance of sleep for physical and emotional health and the obstacles to getting enough good sleep. The bottom line is that it’s not just the quantity of sleep,...
Getting To Sleep
By Dr. Mara Karpel "Sleep is the best meditation." ~ Dalai Lama Have you ever had any periods in your life when you were persistently unable to get a good night of sleep? If so, you’re certainly not alone! I’ve had my share of sleepless nights at times. Maybe you’re...
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...
Speaking Engagements
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