Many exercise forms - aerobic, yoga, weights, walking and more - have been shown to benefit mood.

Alternative models are neither right nor wrong, just more or less useful in allowing us to operate in the world and discover more and better options for solving problems.

Conscious breath control is a useful tool for achieving a relaxed, clear state of mind.

I am a particular fan of integrative exercise - that is, exercise that occurs in the course of doing some productive activity such as gardening, bicycling to work, doing home improvement projects and so on.

I do not claim to have attained optimum emotional well-being. Actually, I think that may be a lifetime goal. For me it’s an ongoing process that requires awareness, knowledge, and practice. I do know what good emotional health feels like, and that motivates me to keep at the practice.

You've got to experiment to figure out what works.

Treatment originates outside you; healing comes from within.