The holidays are a time of joy, laughter, sharing, and togetherness. For many people, however, the holiday season is also synonymous with stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion. Expectations, social pressures, and obligations may leave us feeling drained and in need of a “time-out” to recharge our batteries. This short guided meditation offers you a simple, yet …

“A thought is a living thing. There is strength and power in thoughts, and we must learn to use them wisely and for everyone’s benefit. With your thoughts you can either build or destroy.” – James Van Praagh I recently saw a grandmother playing with her granddaughter in the park. It was clear that the …

Most of us have experienced the boost of energy and feelings of wellbeing that spending time in nature gives us, and researchers are now investigating just why that is. In a recent article in The Washington Post, two psychologists, Paul Atchley and David Strayer, explain that the area of the brain that manages “executive attention …

The holidays are fast approaching, and hustle and bustle abounds! I went to the post office yesterday morning to mail a package. I tried to time my visit perfectly – just after rush hour and before lunch hour. Despite what I thought was clever planning, I was surprised to see a lineup of over a …