The turmoil and uncertainties of the pandemic are likely wearing on you. You may have been tirelessly caring for your children while they learn remotely. You might be an essential worker worried about bringing the virus home to your family. You may be struggling to pay bills because of a job loss. Being isolated at […]
Change & Growth
Staying Calm in Tough Times: 5 Ways to Gain Peace
Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions. ~Pema Chodron Unexpected hard times such as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can invoke fear and anxiety, especially with its uncertainty. We may feel overwhelmed, scared and out of control. Our own personal trials like a job loss […]
Why Cultivating Lifelong Friendships Changes Your Life
By Jennifer Landis Chances are the people who know you best have been in your life the longest. Perhaps you met on the playground, in class, or next door to your childhood home. Regardless, you’ve spent your whole life getting to know them, and you hope to maintain that bond for as long as possible. […]
Facing Challenges: Using the Gifts of the Human Spirit to Solve Them
By Laurel Elders Vision. Let it illuminate the path to what is calling you. Courage. Let it move you to not look away and step forward. Trust. Let it build the bridge to your success. Grace. Let it lift you above the grime. Commitment. Let it anchor you to the real. Humility. Let it be […]
6 Benefits of Gratitude: How Feeling Grateful is Good for Us (Infographic)
What activity is easy to adopt and boosts mental and physical health? Grateful thinking, a powerful practice that opens the door to a more joyful, fulfilling life. Decades of scientific research have revealed that gratitude increases our happiness, strengthens our immune system, has us sleep better, helps us socially and boosts our work productivity. With […]