Shrink Rap

Goodbye, Craig

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

One of my best friends, Craig, whom you’ve read about in this column from time to time, died a few weeks ago. And I want to share a bit with you about this inspirational human being.

Turning Stress into Peace in 2012

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

OK, it’s 2012. And regardless of what you’ve already set as your intentions for a better life this year, I encourage you to add one more: “Less Stress, More Peace.”

Book-Ending Your Day in the New Year

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

So, what if we invest our energy toward this type of deep, inner change more than once a year? What if we re-visit who we wish to become on a monthly basis? Or weekly? Or even daily?

A Recipe for the Holidays

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

All my life I’ve been drawn to the exploration and understanding of different religions and spiritualities. The distinction here between “religion” and “spirituality” is for a couple of reasons.

Homo For The Holidays

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Our annual Holiday special column from Dr. Rick.

Stories of Random Kindness

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

I like to write about random acts of kindness each year in the hope that they remind and inspire us to keep kindness in our hearts, and that the unexpected quality of such acts holds a deep and memorable place in the experience of the receiver.