Author Archives: mcallister

True Emotion

Posted on March 2, 2013 by mcallister

Have you ever seen a movie where a character faces a confusing emotional situation and in dialogue with another character, or talking out loud, asks “how am I supposed to feel?” Sometimes its more of a statement, in response to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Lessons, Newsletter, Psychology | Leave a comment

Nurturing Inspiration

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mcallister

In this season on the edge between winter and spring, the seeds are stirring deep under the earth, the first shoots beginning to rise upwards. Even the mightiest tree begins this way, as a powerful impulse of life-force that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Life Lessons, Nature, Newsletter, Psychology | Leave a comment

Shedding Ego

Posted on February 3, 2013 by mcallister

When I was first studying t’ai chi, there was a period when I took a train and walked several miles across the city to get to class. Some weeks I was tired, sore, or feeling slightly ill, but I learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Life Lessons, Newsletter, Psychology, Spiritual Process | Leave a comment

Going to the Well

Posted on January 16, 2013 by mcallister

by Alan McAllister, CCHt PhD-phys The Well is the 48th hexagram of the I-Ching. It is the foundation of Life for both the individual and for the community. This is true physically, but also spiritually. The Well represents the inexhaustible … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Life Lessons, Spiritual Process | Leave a comment

A New Breath

Posted on January 2, 2013 by mcallister

Take a slow deep breath. Savor the feeling of oxygen flowing into your lungs. Relax and let it flow out, easily, effortlessly. Give yourself another breath, becoming aware of the flow of life force that comes with it, opening yourself … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Inspiration, Newsletter, Spiritual Process | Leave a comment