avatar These Are Days Posted by Dr. Mike Brooks
Aug 7, 2008

There’s a song by the group 10,000 Maniacs, who disbanded in the early 90s, entitled “These Are Days.” It’s a beautiful song, as sung by lyricist and frontwoman Natalie Merchant. Probably everyone has heard it at one time or another by now. The sentiment is very strong, and it contains a wonderful mindfulness concept. The  …Read More


avatar Self-Liberation Through Mindfulness Posted by Dr. Mike Brooks
May 6, 2008

Now we’ve arrived at potentially the most powerful way to break out of a cycle of negative thoughts and feelings. It is through mindfulness, which is really a way of changing our being more than just our doing or thinking. It is the transformation of consciousness. As a refresher, mindfulness is the term used in  …Read More


avatar Self Liberation Posted by Dr. Mike Brooks
Apr 20, 2008

Now, I’m on the same journey as everyone else, so I grow and learn just as you do. Thus, I expect my views to change some over time. Still, I’m very interested in finding some core truths that everyone can use to improve their lives. I’m comfortable saying that what I’m about to list here  …Read More