If we could really understand what our bodies are trying to tell us on a regular basis, we would no doubt be saddened by the message it is sending. Through just being who we are and participating in the activities of our day, we constantly put unneeded pressure and torment on our bones, muscles, and connective tissue.
Read More »Going Off of Antidepressants Successfully
It is no shock that of those millions of patients, many either don't really need the meds or are being used as "experimental" subjects to determine if the drug will help conditions other than depression. It is in this fact that one has to be careful about not only starting an antidepressant but getting off of one.
Read More »Why Do I Get Emotional Ups and Downs?
Ah, those wonderful - and cursed - emotions, earning the right to compete with the most thrilling and frightening of roller-coasters. I'm not talking about the extremes that would land you a bi-polar diagnosis, no, just the ordinary ones that take you from one day to the next; the ones that may, on occasion, make you question your sanity but are benign...for the most part.
Read More »In Your Dreams…
Have you ever noticed how the most significant events happen when you are not pining or asking for them? This truly incredible phenomenon is what I am grateful for this week.
Read More »What “Change the World” Campaign Would You Start?
Let's focus for a moment on all the campaigns that affect our lives, how they help, how they hurt, how they need to be changed. Ask yourself this: what campaign would I start if I had the chance? Really.
Read More »Make Your Bedroom a Healthful Haven
As one of the most sacred of spaces, the bedroom has the potential to bring peace and serenity or ill-health and distress. I'm only scratching the surface of how important it is to have balance in this area. Focus on the actual sleeping space of the room first. How does it make you feel?
Read More »Mother’s Energy
You know how they say you thrive in the areas of your life on which you focus most of your attention? I was thinking about how much energy we moms put into the lives of our children.
Read More »Lucky Number Five
I always loved playing tag when I was a kid, probably because I was a fast runner and always caught those little buggers. Well, I was tagged by Gina from A Muse In My Pocket for the Five/Five/Five blogging game (BTW, I just named it that).
Read More »Three Paths of Gratitude
As far as me, I'm thankful for all of the incredible opportunities that have flown through my door as of late. Desires that I had months and even years ago are coming to pass right before my eyes.
Read More »How Long Does It Take To Get Healthy?
I've been tossing around the question: How long does it take to get healthy? My gut tells me several things immediately; first, it depends on what level of health you are seeking and from what point you are starting. Because there are varying degrees of wellness, we have to pay attention to more specific goals in order to get a clear understanding of our progress.
Read More »Why Do Rainbows Make You Happy?
One thing that most of you don't know about me is that I have a background in Interior Design/Decorating. It was my chosen career for many years before I surrendered fully to my calling and purpose. I still have a love for all things beautiful and for making environments healthful and blissful.
Read More »5 Keys To True Happiness
I've often wondered why some people are just naturally happy and others are chronically distraught or depression. Is there really that much difference between their circumstances to cause such a dramatic opposition? I mean, really, don't we all have good days, bad days, bills that kill, kids that hit home runs, health issues, triumphs, and tragedies?
Read More »Tomorrow’s Leaders
My daughter showed me this today...so worthy of our attention. Let's be thankful for the generation of young people who will be the leaders of tomorrow.
Read More »Beautiful Daughter-Beautiful Hair
Hi everyone, I couldn't resist introducing you to my beautiful daughter, Kayla, who is the first woman featured in the following video that aired on our local news as well as in the above photo.
Read More »Everyone Cheats
Now that I have your attention, I'm going to give it to you...every one of you. That's right; we all cheat. We cheat ourselves out of the fulfilling, healthful life we should have. And we do it ALL the time! You heard me correctly. Oh, how do we cheat? Let me to count the ways...
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