The Peace From Trees

Nature has this incredible way of grounding us, bringing us back to the present moment, and inviting us to practice mindfulness. Being in nature allows us to disconnect from the constant stimulation of technology and reconnect with the present moment. When you’re out there in nature, you can tune in to the sounds of birds chirping, the gentle rustle of leaves, and…

Let’s Talk About “Stress”

Tomorrow at noelclark.com, I’ll share some tips on how to manage stress — such as for acute stress, try taking deep, slow breaths, which helps to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. In my book, “Return To Nature” I deep dive into the functions of the nervous system and how we can self-regulate. I explain in detail how […]

Get Familiar: Archangel Raphael

Archangel Raphael Who is Archangel Raphael?  Archangel Raphael, which means, “God heals”, was chosen by God to take the form of a young man named Azarias (which means “Yahweh has helped”) to guide Tobias on a journey. Throughout the trip, Tobias was blind to the angel in his presence, but with trust in his companion, […]

I Love The Vagus Nerve

Emotions are felt in the gut and communicated via the vagus nerve (VN), pronounced VAY-gus, kind of like Vegas. The vagus nerve reminds me of my Aunt Patsy, who earned the nickname “Vegas Patsy” for her love of Las Vegas and the soulful music that flowed throughout lounges on the Las Vegas Strip.  My Aunt […]