by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
Last week, I wrote about how looking to the future for your happiness will be wrought with disappointment. This week, I wanted to talk about ways to increase your joy today. The true path to happiness lies in the present, and practicing gratitude and thankfulness are...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
Now that may sound like a rather dim prophecy. Allow me to explain what I mean. We so often get caught in the never-ending cycle of seeking that “next best thing.” We tell ourselves that if we can just buy/have/achieve/be more then we will finally be...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
Why do I feel so Angry all the time? For many men, it can seem like they are either angry or feel nothing at all. This is a problem, not only for them, but also for their relationships and their health. Men who only communicate through aggression will eventually...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
I just killed 6 of my tabs. When I launched this browser and began writing this post I had just this one tab open. Then I wanted to do a little research and see what others are saying about the issue. That one browser tab then doubled to two then three then...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
Two Words: Division and Derision We appear to be living in an ‘Us vs Them’ society I fear for this country’s future, and it’s not why you might think. But rather because everywhere you look, there is division: Democrats vs Republicans...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been around for ages, and it certainly isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it is becoming more popular here in the West year over year. As mindfulness becomes more prominent and more people are talking about it, there are sure to develop certain myths...