appreciating the everyday

The Darling of Emotions Vulnerability has earned a lot of buzz in the last couple of years. Lengthy explanations of academic studies have let us know that it is alright…

Seasonal Decor There are a few times in the calendar year that encourage different decorations. It is fun to have a chance to change the way our personal spaces look.…

Prevention should not be Last When seasons change, thoughts about prevention change also. In warm weather, we slather on sunscreens and use hats to keep the rays of sunshine at…

Fun House Mirror There is no carnival ride more poorly named than the "Fun House." It typically is built to create enough disturbance in footing, sound and reflection to cause…

Problem Solver Problems have a severe issue with their brand. When the word problem first comes up in life, it is usually in math class. There is a serious bias…

Giver or Receiver Once again, we have reached the time of the year that encourages giving. Presents, cards, trinkets, cookies and all sorts of fun items are made or purchased…

Diet Whys After food centric holidays, humans get the idea that they need to physically reduce. Losing weight is a common thought process for many reasons. It is lovely to…

Scientific Gratefulness Thousands of articles can't possibly be wrong. But there is still resistance to practicing gratefulness. It seems like the best things in life are really free. Too bad…

Rest with Peace The concept of rest hasn't changed significantly since the beginning of time. Humans require their physical bodies to take time to stop in each 24-hour cycle. The…

Pleasers always Smile Some people feel compelled to help others. They start early on by helping family members by command, request or interest. It seems impressive to respond to the…