Love & Life Elevated

This is one of the most under-rated, yet scientifically valid practices that we can do to improve just about every area of our life. Sure, the title of the video gives it away, but I've got an inspired and updated reason for you to take it to the next level.

Are you missing your commute to work? Have you been feeling stuck? Whether that be at home, you're working remotely, or just missing people, I've got some interesting news on how bringing back the commute may benefit your mental health.

Are you missing your commute to work? Have you been feeling stuck? Whether that be at home, you're working remotely, or just missing people, I've got some interesting news on how bringing back the commute may benefit your mental health.

We can combine science and spirituality to augment and uplevel our lives. This is about the power of a word, or a value, that you want to bring into your life. For me, that word, that experience, is all about compassion.

Today is the perfect time for unprecedented self-care and creating a new set of rituals for your life. This practice of I AM is really about five different practices (hint - they all begin with the letter "M."

Take advantage of your early waking moments - let's call them the magic windows of intention, visualization, and imagination. -Who are you when your inner critic is silent? Engage your neuropeptides. Stop and set your intention towards what makes you come alive.

Have you considered the investment that you make each and every day when it comes, not to your finances, but to your health and well-being? Today's message is all about dharma and your selfless service to yourself.

Do you have a minute to spare today? New research on high intensity intervals shows that just three 20-second bursts of exercise in one minute may be as effective as if you exercised for a much longer period of time.

We have all been experiencing the stress of this past year. It is a very hard time and it is challenging to forget our essence and our truth. What are we here to do? I'm here to remind you.

The hero's journey is all about confronting your past, present, and future in order to transform yourself and the world around you. It may take facing adversity, challenge, and struggle to really do the deep work of learning to love yourself (and others) unconditionally.

Loving kindness meditation is my favorite go-to meditation. It absolutely helps me open up to unconditional love. In today's message, I am sharing many of the incredible mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits that we experience when we participate in loving kindness.

You know I'm a huge fan of forest bathing and getting out in nature all the time. No matter the weather, get outdoors - your life really does depend on it.

During COVID I know it has been more difficult to feel connected to others. When we can't hug, cuddle, kiss, massage, etc... those that we feel connected to, it is easy to feel disconnected and separate. But here are other ways we can build oxytocin. Let's start with smiling with our eyes.

When we feel at odds with ourselves and others we need to come together and figure out where we can bring our anger, sadness, and fear. I believe the way we can do this is through prayer. Stay with me because there is science behind my belief.

Do you ever feel like you lose touch with your heart and soul as the day goes on? Here's a practice you can incorporate throughout the day to help remind you of who you want to be I call it the doorway practice.

When our genes are NOT expressing awesomeness, we suffer. Here are ten ways to support healthy gene expression. Begin with de-stressing. Release the toxic people in your life. Be more optimistic. Move your body often. Listen to the podcast for more ...

We feel better when we move. It's that simple. That is all the motivation we need to remember that it makes us feel better in every area of our lives.

This year is about radical self-care and self-acceptance. The food and thoughts we put into our bodies uplevel the expression and demonstration of love. Self-love and self-care are where it's all at. Live your purpose with passion.

A New Year's Wish from Dr. James.

There is always more of a story behind a life, aside from the number of years lived. How well, how deep, how good is your life? Every single night before you go to bed and every single morning before you get out of bed, ask yourself, what does a good life look like?

As we wrap up the year of 2020, what lessons will we have learned? How will we define a good life for ourselves in 2021? Take the lessons from this past year and devise a strategy to not just survive, but to thrive as we enter a new year of possibility and purpose.

This is a reminder to surround yourself with an environment, things, and people that light you up. We are what we see and what we experience. Our thoughts are a reflection of our environment, so keep it positive, keep it inspiring, and keep it light!

We are lifted by emotional and moral contagion. Love, compassion, vulnerability, openness ... these are all moral opportunities to rise up. Now is the time to lean into this energy.

Peace on earth only happens when we have peace within. Walk softly on earth. Walk with soft heart, strong back. Be a vessel of inclusivity. We are being called to understand what peace on earth really looks like.

It's time to prepare yourself inside and out for 2021. You've been here long enough to know what is working for you and what isn't. Dedicate yourself to what you know works and commit to your spiritual maturity.