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Picture this: It’s the night before a long-awaited visit from friends, and you’re staring at the living room—a minefield of books, toys, papers, and assorted knick-knacks scattered everywhere. In a whirlwind of activity, you grab everything in sight, shove it into a laundry basket, and rush to stash it in the closet. Voilà! A seemingly…
Magnetic Positivity If you are looking for positivity on the internet, you may find yourself saturated with negativity instead. There is a large market for refrigerator magnets (just search ‘positivity magnet’ and you will see) with encouraging phrases and images that may bring a smile, yet, the deeply rooted experience of positivity needs to be…
Change is a journey, rarely a sudden leap. It’s easy to imagine transformation as a grand event, sparked by either profound trauma or rare moments of spiritual clarity. But more often than not, change unfolds slowly, requiring patience and perseverance. Consider the tides. Consider the tides and waves: constant, rhythmic, yet incredibly powerful. The…
What is it about being near the ocean that almost demands onlookers to slow down and look? Not to glance, but to deeply slow down to truly look and see it. Energy You can feel the power, the energy, and the force just emanating from the source. The ocean is awe- inspiring. The shoreline, on…
Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, I hope you are surrounded with people you care about, moments that matter, and much needed rest. See you in 2024!
As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to share my gratitude for the important relationships in my life–family and friends. A circle of people around me who support, encourage, and understand me improves my outlook and makes life more enjoyable. So, as we gather together to enjoy good food and a day off work, I am reminded…
This feels familiar. The last week of May reminds me somewhat of the last week of December. At this point in 2023, December is nearly as far in the rearview mirror as it is ahead of us. However, think back to the social calendar for December. Did the onslaught of holiday get-togethers, celebrations, performances, and…
10:00 pm: We were alone in a rainforest with no way out. The Journey Begins… The journey began six hours earlier with my colleagues and fast friends Jaymie and Susan, who attended the United Nations Peace and Happiness Summit with me. Their friendship and Susan’s desire to see a sloth in the wild had coaxed…
The Adventure Begins The Uber driver charged the mountain pass like Don Quixote charging a windmill, but the compact car with the subcompact engine was straining. There were no guardrails to block the view of the violently steep cliffs on the right side of the car as we passed descending cars on the non-existent shoulder.…
Please join me in welcoming the final installment in the series on habits from Lindsey Bass. Check out her previous articles New Year, New Habits!and Attractiveness Has Nothing To Do With Looks Here Thank you, Lindsey for helping our readers start the new year with a focus on helpful, and healthful habits! Dr. Andy Brown The…