“Never chase love, affection, or attention. If it isn’t given freely by another person, it isn’t worth having.” ~Unknown We met at a bar with Skee-Ball and slushy margaritas for our first date. She was...

According to statistics, 71% of people check their phone within 10 minutes of waking up.This is problematic for a number of reasons:More Stress: Checking your phone releases adrenaline, which increases heart rate, pulse,...

“Holding on is believing that there is only a past, letting go is knowing that there’s a future.” ~Daphna Rose Kingma When I was in my twenties, I went to see an acupuncturist because...

“You gotta look for the good in the bad, the happy in the sad, the gain in your pain, and what makes you grateful, not hateful.” ~Karen Salmansohn The 2010 decade was difficult for...

According to important new research, when kids watch lots of television, parents’ stress levels increase.The research is helpful because it seems counterintuitive.In fact, many parents turn on the television specifically when they are...

“Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” ~Buddha When I went on my first diet in my teens (low-carb, it was back in the Atkins days), I...

“I lay my head upon his chest, and I was with my boy again. I spent so long in darkness I never thought the night would end. But somehow Grace has found me…and...

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thích Nhất Hạnh, Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life Do you ever feel...