Several years ago I took a trip to Israel, and it was the most memorable trip of my life so far. During our tour, we visited an area believed to be the former location of the pool of Bethesda. The history behind this site, as told in The Bible, is that many people, suffering fromRead More
Wellness
7 Sayings to Inspire a Happier and Healthier You
Around this time of year we start thinking about New Year’s resolutions: goals we made at the start of 2016, goals we will revisit in 2017. According to both Psychology Today and CNN, achieving better health through weight loss is the number one New Year’s resolution. That says two things: one, health is a majorRead More
No Romance, No Date, No Problem–Making the Best Out of Being Single on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day–or Singles Awareness Day as some have renamed it–is right around the corner. If you watch television, go to grocery stores, or participate in social media, you are likely to be bombarded by pink, red, and chocolate. It’s completely normal for those who are currently lacking in the romance department to feel a littleRead More
How fads can help you reach your goals
Last week we took a look at two different ways of thinking about goals. If goals are the destination, fads may be the mode of transportation. Fads and trends encompass everything from fashion, exercise (Richard Simmons ring a bell, anyone?), entertainment, social norms like communication, and even mental health and wellness. People are always lookingRead More
The One True Way to Bring Gratitude to Every Day
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. The time for reflecting upon the things for which we are grateful has arrived, and most of us will do just that as we gather with family for Thanksgiving Dinner. We will say, “I’m grateful for my home,” or I’m thankful for my family.” Some will even say, “InRead More
3 Ways Gratitude Can Make You Happy
It has been my experience that an attitude of gratitude is a surefire way to attain happiness. After all, gratitude and happiness go hand-in-hand-kind of like peanut butter and jelly. Sounds a little sappy, but it’s true! Acknowledging the things you are grateful for is all about perspective. When we choose to see the beautifulRead More
The Invisible Wound–PTSD and the Men and Women of the Armed Forces
Somewhere there’s a man who can’t sleep at night without medication—his night terrors won’t allow it. In another house, there’s a woman who is scared to hug her children, she’s afraid she may harm them. Let’s not forget the wife who is terrified in her home; when her husband has flashbacks he gets violent. Post-TraumaticRead More
Guiding Our Children To Better Mental Health
January is about renewal, new beginnings, setting goals…change. If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know that thus far in January we’ve had conversations about second chances, letting go, and sticking to goals. Recovery, freedom, purpose-these are things that help us grow. As self-aware people we see the importance of these elements in our lives,Read More
5 Steps to Better Health
5 years ago I took a trip to Israel, and it was the most memorable trip of my life so far. During our tour, we visited an area believed to be the former location of the pool of Bethesda. The history behind this site, as told in The Bible, is that many people, suffering fromRead More
7 Sayings to Inspire a Happier and Healthier You
Around this time of year we start thinking about New Year’s resolutions: goals we made at the start of 2012, goals we will revisit in 2013. According to both Psychology Today and CNN, achieving better health through weight loss is the number one New Year’s resolution. That says two things: one, health is a majorRead More