Did you know that there are deep connections between your mind and the food you consume? Over time, and thanks to my experience working with many clients, I have observed a common pattern: each one of them talks about their emotions when it comes to eating. When you have a difficult day or you're not feeling well, it’s common for what I call “heart hunger” to appear—rather than “cellular hunger.” In those moments, your body isn’t asking for real nutrients; it’s seeking comfor

Growing Intentionally via Systemic Thinking (GIST) A Conscious Awareness Approach Frank S. Dávila, PhD June 2024 Introduction Have you ever wondered where you would be at this very moment if you had chosen a different profession or career? You are not here by accident. You made a choice to pursue a career or your passion or simply to follow a new and exciting experience. And if you didn’t take any initiatives to find your best pathway, that too was a choice! Once you lan

“The clock is ticking.” How many times have we used or heard that expression? Our daily activities replete with projects, activities or mundane pastimes whether uplifting or uninspiring, are measured by how much time we are able to dedicate to each one of them. And on occasions we are also reminded of our individual time as breathing human beings. Once we die, some will say, “his time was up!” And yet, time just keeps rolling along, with or without us. Age, catastrophic occur

I don’t know what today may bring, yet, I rejoice that I have life and eyes to see the priceless marvels God so gracefully gifts me. In this mid-winter season, I gaze at the majesty of the Colorado Rockies in all their splendor. The noon-day sun illuminates their summit to sparkle like diamonds. Yesterday, many moons ago, I faced these same mountains with a heavy heart. What I faced seemed insurmountable. I wiped my tears and kept climbing. I will not dwell on yesterday’s pai