It was less than a year ago that my family and I celebrated my Uncle Steve's 60th birthday. It was a week-long surprise that continued to unfold as the days went on. He knew nothing about it. My aunt had it planned for months. It involved them traveling out of state to our neck of the woods. … [Read more...] about When You Lose a Loved One
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Discover Which Type of Meditation Suits You Best (Infographic)
Say “meditation” to someone and the first words that pop into their heads might be “mystical.” True, there’s a bit of the sacred at work in meditation—but that’s because it’s been around for thousands of years. The first practitioners used it to try and connect on a deeper level to themselves … [Read more...] about Discover Which Type of Meditation Suits You Best (Infographic)
What is My Purpose?
I know I'm not the only one who's asked the question, "What is my purpose?" In fact, it seems to be one of the most commonly asked questions there is. Of course, this particular inquiry is usually followed up with some additional, but related ponderings. Such as: ~ Why am I here? ~ What … [Read more...] about What is My Purpose?
3 Ways to Alleviate Back Pain from Sitting
I am NOT overdramatic when I say back pain from sitting can ruin your life. Still, many of us continue to do it for a variety of reasons. Whether we work at a desk all day, or we're just lazy - hanging out in a chair for hours at a time wreaks havoc on the body. This is going to catch up with … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Alleviate Back Pain from Sitting
Why Losing My Job Actually Saved My Life
I have a treat for you today... I had the pleasure of meeting Adrienne Smith a few years ago. I was one of the contributing writers for a health and wellness website and it was my responsibility to reply to comments left on my posts. Now at the time, I was new to the whole blogging scene. I … [Read more...] about Why Losing My Job Actually Saved My Life
13 Calming Yoga Poses for Life’s Stormy Moments (Infographic)
We all have them... ...stormy moments. Those situations in life that bring our anger and anxiety to the surface for us to observe (but not react to, of course). And as I sit here and write these words, I'll admit that I too know exactly how it feels to stand in the middle of one of life's … [Read more...] about 13 Calming Yoga Poses for Life’s Stormy Moments (Infographic)