This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity. How to tell if your stress levels are normal or the sign of something more. Read More. CNN: You talk about how your experiences as a boy and young man paved the way for your current life of enlightenment.
What is the connection for you? Lama Rod Owens: I'm not anyone special. I don't have special abilities or qualities that make meditation or doing this work easier.
All I wanted was to feel better. And that led me down a path of learning how to do this practice, which has transformed my life. This practice has also made it easier for me to care about myself, about the world and about all the issues that we're facing right now. I'm grateful for that. But I started in the same place everyone else does.
My life experience taught me how to be in a healthy relationship with pain and discomfort, a relationship where I'm not bypassing it or distracting myself, but actually using meditation to take care of the pain and move through it. My life experience also has taught me to be resilient and be able to navigate whatever arises, be it interpersonal, political, social and so forth. CNN: What makes radical self-care so radical? Owens: It's radical because a lot of us don't know how to care for ourselves.
It's difficult for many of us to determine what we need to be well. When you start shifting focus to what you need, you begin to figure out that you must make some drastic choices about how you're living your life.
This takes courage, because it can disrupt your relationships and the ways you're participating in certain systems. For me, personally, radical self-care is understanding that if I don't get care I need, I will potentially hurt other people, that I will manipulate relationships.
When we center our needs, we move toward relationships where everyone is getting what they need. CNN: How important is laughter to this process? Alternate Mr. Fingers , Robert Owens. Written by:. No translations available. These lyrics are waiting for review. Edit lyrics. It is powerful to hear from faculty and staff who have helped so many achieve their full potential.
We will need to work together to facilitate our students becoming the best version of themselves on their journey through higher education. Thank you for making me feel so welcome over these past few months. Summer is winding down and we are busily transitioning to an exciting Fall Semester here at Owens. It will mark my first full academic term at Owens, and I am truly excited about what the year holds. I especially want to recognize the newest members of our community.
Whether you are a new student or employee, we are so glad you are here! I know you will quickly feel as welcome as I have during your first few weeks at the College.
It is clear you have great pride in what we offer at Owens and are eager to share these traditions and programs with others.
I know how proud our Department of Fine and Performing Arts is to have such an accomplished artist interact with students this year. In other areas of our campus, new academic programs are renewing passion and enthusiasm for what an education at Owens really means for our students.
Did you know that Owens now offers a new Craft Beverage Certificate? This unique program delivers necessary training for those interested in a career in the brewing and wine industry, with hands-on learning into the step-by-step process. Of course, you must be over 21 to enroll.
In addition, we are focused on improving the student experience through interdisciplinary collaboration. In the School of Nursing and Health Professions, our allied programs produce graduates who are trained to maneuver nimbly across disciplines, from surgical technology to radiology to medical assisting.
Through training in quality, patient-centered care as a team, our students are acquiring needed skills for high-demand and high-paying jobs in the region. Owens offers more than 70 majors and certificate programs and no matter which program you choose to pursue, you will find dedicated faculty and staff who bring to the classroom their industry knowledge, passion for education and commitment to excellence. We are here to support you on your way to a successful career from the moment you graduate.
All of us are rooting for you! Owens will always recommend what is best, and once a plan is agreed upon, Dr. Owens will talk through the entire process and clearly communicate exactly what kind of results you can expect, so that you feel completely confident moving forward. As soon as you have your initial assessment with Dr. Owens, you will know you are in good hands.
Patients often feel an immediate confidence with Dr. Owens as he works extremely well with children as well as parents, and always shares and explains the process and expected results with those involved. Top Notch Care It is Dr. He values good communication and encourages active dialogue throughout treatment. Owens tries to finish each orthodontic case with ideal health, function and aesthetics.
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