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December 8, 2023
Donna Chacko
Letter to My Daughters

It is really humbling to finally see and admit the truth.

Letter to My Daughters
November 4, 2023
Donna Chacko
The Healing Magic of a Smile

It sounds too good to be true. A habit that is easy, quick, and free—and good for you and for others!

The Healing Magic of a Smile
October 11, 2023
Donna Chacko
Mercy vs. Justice

Mercy wins out.

Mercy vs. Justice
September 11, 2023
Donna Chacko
Identifying Your Faults and Failures: How and ...

When we open ourselves to His mercy and healing, we bring more love and peace into our hurting world.

Identifying Your Faults and Failures: How and Why?
August 8, 2023
Donna Chacko
Discovering C.S. Lewis---Again!

Join me in rediscovering C.S. Lewis yet again.

Discovering C.S. Lewis---Again!
Donna Chacko
August 31, 2018

One Crisis, One Catastrophe

Donna Chacko
August 31, 2018
One Crisis, One Catastrophe

Recently I have been preoccupied with two disasters, the first dealing with my faith, and the second with my profession.

Tagged: habits, psychology, tobacco, 2018

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Donna Chacko
July 11, 2018

School for Holiness

Donna Chacko
July 11, 2018
 School for Holiness

I recently travelled to Israel with a large group. The nine-day pilgrimage did not turn out to be the reflective and sacred experience I anticipated. That is, not until I made one significant, subtle shift.

Tagged: community, prayer, 2018

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Donna Chacko
May 27, 2018

"Tyranny of Niceness"

Donna Chacko
May 27, 2018
"Tyranny of Niceness"

Are you too nice? See how the internal drive to be nice and always please others can override the internal drive to be honest and true to one’s self.

Tagged: psychology, attitude, prayer, 2018

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Donna Chacko
May 1, 2018

Seeking the Hidden Riches

Donna Chacko
May 1, 2018
Seeking the Hidden Riches

"Writing is a process in which we discover what lives in us." Discover with me the unexpected benefits of writing.

Tagged: meaning of life, listening, prayer, 2018

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Donna Chacko
April 1, 2018

"Slow Medicine" at Christ House

Donna Chacko
April 1, 2018
"Slow Medicine" at Christ House

When you’re struggling you want fast answers. What if the answer is slowing down? See how "Slow medicine" works at Christ House, and how it can work for you too!

Tagged: slow medicine, community, 2018

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Donna Chacko
March 6, 2018

This Mindfulness Stuff Works

Donna Chacko
March 6, 2018
This Mindfulness Stuff Works

Centering Prayer can help you break the cycle of ingrained behavior. Let me share with you something that happened to me last week.

Tagged: meditation, mindfulness, centering prayer, 2018

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Donna Chacko
February 13, 2018

Are You Regular?

Donna Chacko
February 13, 2018
Are You Regular?

The four healthy habits that bring regularity in the bathroom also help improve or prevent 75% of chronic disease!

Tagged: bowel habits, 2018

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Donna Chacko
January 15, 2018

Silence

Donna Chacko
January 15, 2018
Silence

"Silence is God's first language." Learn how silence helps you grow closer to God and what it can teach you.

Tagged: listening, silence, centering prayer, prayer, nature, 2018

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Donna Chacko
December 19, 2017

Your Path.....

Donna Chacko
December 19, 2017
Your Path.....

Do you suffer from chronic illness, pain, obesity, stress or anxiety? See how my new “My Path” program can help you to journey closer to God, health, and serenity!

Tagged: prayer, exercise, eating, mindfulness, centering prayer, 2017

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Donna Chacko
November 29, 2017
meditation

Why Meditate?

Donna Chacko
November 29, 2017
meditation
Why Meditate?

Why would anyone spend 20 minutes twice a day sitting quietly in a chair doing nothing? The practice of meditation has been valued for centuries by wise and holy men and women around the world. Why?

Tagged: mindfulness, psychology, meditation, centering prayer, 2017

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Donna Chacko
November 2, 2017

Heal, Health, Whole, Holy......

Donna Chacko
November 2, 2017
Heal, Health, Whole, Holy......

The words heal, health, whole, and holy are all related....to each other and to you! See how the Science, Psychology and Spirituality of Stress are all interconnected.

Tagged: attitude, prayer, psychology, stress, centering prayer, 2017

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Donna Chacko
October 5, 2017

Stand, Smile, and Listen

Donna Chacko
October 5, 2017
Stand, Smile, and Listen

“Dear God, today help me to Stand up tall, Smile, and Listen. Amen.”

How one simple prayer can have far-reaching effects.

Tagged: habits, prayer, 2017

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Donna Chacko
September 5, 2017

"Everything is Better!"

Donna Chacko
September 5, 2017
"Everything is Better!"

I arrive at 6:20AM towards the end of the session just as Larry shouts, “Time for the Subway mile.” Spread out on the church parking lot are 25 boot campers of varying ages and shapes. They immediately take off running up Adelphi Road towards the Subway shop on the nearby campus of University of Maryland.

Tagged: body, prayer, attitude, exercise, 2017

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Donna Chacko
August 1, 2017

The Power of Choice

Donna Chacko
August 1, 2017
The Power of Choice

Let me share with you a story I heard at church last week. It is a parable about eggs, carrots and coffee, and it illustrates the power of our choices. 

Tagged: politics, listening, stress, attitude, 2017

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Donna Chacko
July 3, 2017

Reducing the Cost of Health Care

Donna Chacko
July 3, 2017
Reducing the Cost of Health Care

Health Care is expensive. Proposed legislation does little to address the underlying problem of rising health care costs. Can we, the people, make a difference? I believe we can. Here are steps you and I can take to reduce the cost.

Tagged: eating, exercise, healthcare, 2017

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Donna Chacko
June 10, 2017

Listen to the Trees

Donna Chacko
June 10, 2017
Listen to the Trees

To be able to hear, we must stop talking. Only then can we can practice listening with open hearts and minds. Here’s how trees can help us do this.

Tagged: nature, silence, prayer, mindfulness, meditation, 2017

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Donna Chacko
May 20, 2017

Meet Smokey Sue

Donna Chacko
May 20, 2017
Meet Smokey Sue

Smokey Sue is a doll who smokes cigarettes. After only one cigarette, the stinky yellow-brown tar that she had inhaled was clearly visible in her transparent test-tube body …

Tagged: tobacco, habits, Smokey Sue, 2017

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Donna Chacko
May 6, 2017

It Worked for Him

Donna Chacko
May 6, 2017
It Worked for Him

You can spot him every morning on his 1-1/2 mile walk through the neighborhood. He is spry and walks confidently. He is a regular at the 8 AM Mass at the nearby church. The amazing thing is ....

Tagged: eating, exercise, mind/body medicine, 2017

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Donna Chacko
April 13, 2017

We Can Pray with Our Bodies

Donna Chacko
April 13, 2017
We Can Pray with Our Bodies

Do you use your whole body in prayer? Those who do are experiencing a third and important type of worship.

Tagged: body, exercise, prayer, 2017

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Donna Chacko
March 7, 2017

Caring for Body and Soul, a Healing Community

Donna Chacko
March 7, 2017
Caring for Body and Soul, a Healing Community

Caring for Body and Soul is a women’s group that has grown out of the Serenity and Health programs. Here I share some details about this amazing group and how you can start a similar group with your friends, neighbors or co-workers.

Tagged: mindfulness, eating, habits, exercise, community, centering prayer, whole health, 2017

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