Push and Grasp: The Magic of Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage)

            Tui na (pronounced “twee nah”) means “push” and “grasp” and it’s one of those very literal Chinese terms that seems simple but encompasses an entire universe.  I love the bare-bones simplicity of this term.  Pushing and grasping sounds like something you do when you’re kneading raw material for dumplings, doesn’t it?  Chinese language has … Continue reading Push and Grasp: The Magic of Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage)

Pause, Reflect, and Heal: Some Thoughts on Being Present for Your Own Life

            Living a full, rich life starts with being present for all of it, from the ups to the downs and the challenges and to the joys.  But what about the very human tendency to lose focus on what is here and now?  Being present for one’s own life is a skill that requires cultivation.  … Continue reading Pause, Reflect, and Heal: Some Thoughts on Being Present for Your Own Life