Do you ever find yourself so busy you neglect taking time for yourself? You may be caring for a spouse, child, grandchild, pet, or business, and your needs get pushed to the last place. But sometimes, setting aside time for laziness is beneficial for your health and mental state. You don’t have to think about anything important and may find solace simply chilling out. Being … [Read more...]
How to Survive the Holidays When Life Isn’t Perfect
The holidays are a difficult time of year for some people especially when life is throwing obstacles in the way. It can cause a great deal of stress. And even if life is a bucket of roses, winter festivities can still stress you out. You may have family members visiting or social events to attend. However, there are ways to survive the holidays in a way that is easier and more … [Read more...]
Crystals and Meditation: How to Use Gemstones to Set Intentions
The practice of meditation in some form has been around from the beginning of the human race. Prehistoric man gazed at the stars, Aztecs worshiped the sun, Egyptians built pyramids, Islanders worshiped the sea gods, others prayed to Buddha, Ganesh, Jesus, or other deities. All of them, in some way, used gemstones and other objects of nature to contemplate the meaning of life … [Read more...]
How to Overcome Tough Challenges in Life Like a Thai Diver
It’s rare to live six decades or more and not have to face a difficult situation. As tough challenges go, nothing I’ve seen was like the awe-inspiring-teeth gnashing rescue of the 12 boys and their young coach trapped beneath the surface of a cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The news they were finally safe brought tears to my eyes and relief for my jittering stomach. Those brave … [Read more...]
Why it’s Important to Perfect the Art of Listening
Do you ever feel like you’re shouting out loud and no one is listening? Sometimes I do. People are screaming and yelling at each other but resist hearing the other side of the story. I forced myself to listen to the State of the Union address, even though I was ready with a barf bag. Others chose to boycott the speech. I didn't blame them. I was seriously tempted to do … [Read more...]
