The image is one of perfection. A happy family dressed in nearly matching sweaters gazes at the warm glow of a fire.

They smile. They laugh. They take selfies.

They’re in a world of their own. Life is perfect, and so is the holiday season.

You groan as you flip channels. A feeling of unparalleled loneliness wipes out any and all holiday cheer.

You start

On Dealing with Shame

It’s a secret- carefully hidden from the world. Too painful to face, we shove it under a rock. The rock moves, but we quickly stomp it back into place. And why wouldn’t we? That’s the very nature of shame.

If you’re struggling with shame, you’re not alone. In truth, this inner demon is the root of one of the most difficult

Are you ready to learn how to meditate?

Follow this step by step guide to add the gift of meditation to your life.

This basic meditation simply involves sitting down and focusing the attention on the present moment. Like a floating ship at sea, the breath becomes the anchor.

Sitting meditation is a foundational practice. Like the cornerstone brick in a building, “sitting” is the

Are you prepared for the upcoming holiday season?

They say it’s the season to be jolly. But for those battling depression, it can be the most difficult time of year.

If you struggle during the holidays, you’re not alone. Feelings of holiday isolation and sadness can become overwhelming.

To help you cope during the holiday season, I’ve put together this list of 5 tips to

The choice you didn’t know you had…

Pain and suffering are by far the most emotionally taxing experiences in life. Emotional pain hurts on a level that can be incapacitating, and the suffering that follows is brutal.

So just how do you get through something so difficult it seems insurmountable?

What if I told you that you have a choice? Yes, a choice…

I want

We all have them…those days when life just seems too difficult to deal with. On days like this, there is one thing that you must remember. Practice an attitude of gratitude.

Gratitude is a foundation of mindfulness. In gratitude, there is no angst. There is only positivity and appreciation. When we take the time to appreciate the little things in life, the big things often

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
-Wayne Dyer

In life, one thing is certain: things can’t and won’t remain the same. Change will happen-like it or not.

Here’s the thing-like a rock in a river, we consistently resist the natural progression of the flow of life. It is simple human nature to seek what we know-

Could there be a hidden secret in the ancient art of meditation so important that it could actually change life as you know it? The answer is yes. What you’re about to learn is shocking. In fact, it just might sound too good to be true.

This little (or shall I say big) scientific secret is one of the most important keys to a happy

I hear it time and time again. “Dr. Marchand, I’m really struggling with meditation. I think I’m doing it wrong.” In response, I ask a very important question.

“Have you planned out your practice?”

Most beginning meditators don’t know that the key to meditation lies in a firm plan. There’s no right or wrong. However, change can’t be made if you don’t commit to meditating

Gratitude is a foundation of mindfulness practice. By practicing mindful awareness, we realize the importance of being grateful. This is true even when things aren’t going well. Perhaps, it’s especially true when life isn’t going the way we wish. But regardless of our situation – we can always be grateful for each moment of mindful awareness. Let’s all practice being grateful for the awareness that