by Dr. Chris Johnson | Feb 6, 2019 | Practice, Purpose
Brilliance chose me this year. Let me explain. Each year it’s my practice to pick a word to guide me into the coming year. My Word of the Year for 2019 is Brilliance, with a capital B. As I contemplated and meditated on my word for 2019, I kept coming back...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Jan 2, 2019 | Attention, Learning, Mindfulness, Resilience
Back in 2013, I wrote a blog entitled, “The Buzz about Mindfulness – What is It?” where I noted the rise of mindfulness that was buzzing all around. Athletes, elementary school children, medical students, practicing doctors and their...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Nov 17, 2018 | Learning, Practice, Purpose
I love Thanksgiving! The crisp air and brilliant autumn colors. The savory turkey smells tinged with the sweetness of pumpkin and spice. The excitement of having a day with space to reflect on our blessings. On a typical Thanksgiving at our...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Oct 8, 2018 | Attention, Mindfulness, Practice, Resilience
Spending more money than we earn isn’t sustainable over time, we all know that. Yet that’s exactly what many of us do day-in and day-out when it comes to our life energies. We’re on deadlines. We experience urgency. We get caught up in the whirl of life that’s all...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Sep 5, 2018 | Attention, Learning, Practice, Purpose, Resilience
I grew up out in the country and I always loved the long winding walk down the driveway to meet the bus for that first day of school each year. There was something about the crisp fall air, freshly sharpened pencils, and squeaky new shoes that filled me with...
