Life is mainly a series of losses. Recognizing this truth allows you to stop fighting them and instead enjoy the time you’re given on earth. Otherwise, you’re destined always to be looking back and reacting. Are you truly alive today?

Sehnsucht is a German noun that translates as “longing,” “pining,” “yearning,” “craving,” or, more broadly, “intensely missing." Sehnsucht represents feelings and thoughts related to all aspects of life that are unfinished or imperfect, combined with a desire for ideal alternative experiences. It has been described as “life’s longings” or a person’s search for happiness while coping with the reality of unfulfilled wishes. The feelings are usually intense and often fluctuate wildly.

Neuroshment

Rita was a patient I met in 2013. She suffered from total body pain and extreme anxiety. She had experienced disruptive pain for more than 55 years. I wasn’t very optimistic about how much could be done, but my colleague and I began guiding her through a healing process. It took more than a year, but with many adjustments and support, she broke free from her pain, which I had not thought was possible after so many years.

My wife and I became close friends with her over the years, and she was quite creative in observing her own healing. Neuroplasticity fascinated her, and she coined the term neuroshment. She felt that learning through awareness was the fuel that nourished and reshaped the........

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