If you don’t like to meditate, you have other options.
Do you like yoga, dance, walking your dog? These activities can be just as good as meditation to compel you to return again and again to the present moment. You…
Coming present is the best anti-aging tool.
Are you 18 and wishing you were 25 … or 70 wishing for 30? Wishful thinking takes you out of the present moment. Each minute, day, or year has its…
Physical pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
If you’re the type who panics at the thought of physical injury and being unable to engage in your day to day exercise or activities – this article is for…
How to deal with difficult people
Demanding bosses. Irritable spouses. Disrespectful children. Most of us, if asked, can create a short list of people in our lives who we find difficult. People who we believe owe…
A guide to present parenting how-tos
Have you ever gone through the day consumed with Mom (or Dad) guilt? It’s a nagging feeling that comes and goes throughout the day, because you feel pulled in a…
Mind the Gap: The secret sauce
At Avoke, our instructors talk a lot about The Gap. But what does this mean exactly? Simply stated, The Gap is the moment of choice before you respond or react…
How do I set an intention?
Intention is the act of consciously driving your life instead of reacting to the things that occur. By articulating or setting intention, you’re choosing how and where you want to…
What does “awareness” mean?
Let’s face it – as humans we’re often functioning on autopilot. More often than not, we’re missing out on what is happening in the present moment because our thoughts are…
Every moment, you have a choice
What if every single moment were like a “Y” in the road? Maybe … it's already true. At any point in time, you’re making a choice: Speak or listen. Smile…
Self care or self indulgence?
Self care is crucial, especially in an always-on, phone-in-hand world. It's about doing what is necessary and supportive to you: in mind, spirit, and body. Examples of self-care could include:…
