Giving gifts to others is a fundamental activity, as old as humanity itself. Yet in the modern, complex world, the particulars of gift-giving can be extraordinarily challenging.

Treatment originates outside you; healing comes from within.

The most common objection that I hear to walking as exercise is that it's too easy, that only sweaty, strenuous activity offers real benefits. But there is abundant evidence that regular, brisk walking is associated with better health, including lower blood pressure, better moods and improved cholesterol ratios.

For many in the modern world, carving out time for both traditional seated meditation and exercise has become close to impossible.

Drugs don't have spiritual potential, human beings have spiritual potential. And it may be that we need techniques to move us in that direction, and the use of psychoactive drugs clearly is one path that has helped many people.

Health is wholeness and balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed.

Our feet are our body's connection to the earth.