Let’s Live Now
Dr. Rachel Hollander’s blog on mindful living
for recovery from chronic pain & neuroplastic disorders
and for ongoing wellness of mind, body & spirit
Post #6: Journaling for Wisdom to Self-Heal Chronic Pain & Other Neuroplastic Symptoms
Journaling is a useful way to delve into your subconscious mind. The conscious mind is the forefront of our superficial thoughts and emotions, while the subconscious mind stores deeper memories and emotions that may manifest as neuroplastic bodily symptoms. Wisdom comes from introspection. As Yoda says: “You must unlearn what you have learned…Do or do not. There is no try.” Provides 8 barriers to journaling plus solutions to get started, 10 types of journaling prompts, and 4 final pieces of sage advice.
By Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH
6 min read
Post #5: Daily Virtual Reality: Sensation vs. Perception and the Production of Neuroplastic Symptoms
Reality is greatly influenced by perception and perception is influenced by life experiences. How can we heal stress-related symptoms if they are based on past experiences coded in the unconscious? Change your habits of mind and you can create a new reality. Includes personal anecdotes and 6 ways to prevent and unlearn neuroplastic symptoms like chronic pain and others.
by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH
6 min read
Post #4: Rest Allows Space for Healing & Preventing Stress-Related Neuroplastic Symptoms
Sleep is not the only form of rest. Daytime rest should be valued as well, through meditation, slowing down, mindfulness, and flow experiences. Even creating separation and asserting boundaries are forms of rest. Rest is a need, not an indulgence. It allows space for healing and preventing stress-related neuroplastic symptoms through observation, contemplation, and connecting with intuition. Complete with wisdom teachings and personal anecdotes.
by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH
5 min read
Post #1: Mindful Courage
Mindfulness means being fully present in the now. Yet it does not disregard the past or future. Be mindful and courageous in confronting your past experiences and in guiding your future to free yourself from chronic pain and neuroplastic symptoms.
by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH
6 min read