Almost from the day we’re born we begin to learn how to speak. It’s an incredibly simple process and people in every culture follow the same basic pattern. As babies and then children, we listen, imitate and remarkably quickly begin to associate sounds with meaning....
It’s Not ‘What’ You Said…
Here’s a little pop quiz for you. Who was your favorite elementary school teacher? Here’s a followup question. What was it about Mr. Smith or Ms. Jones that made you like them so much? You may remember a single incident that’s happily embedded in your memory — the...
An Orchestra In Harmony With All
The times they are a-changin’… and thank goodness for that. Not too very long ago, many groups of people lived outside the mainstream of society, whether by choice or not. Today, people cheer on paralympic athletes while organizations such as the United States Blind...
Is Juggling Life’s Demands Burning You Out?
Isn’t it nice that with all the advances in technology helping us in our everyday lives, we no longer have to worry about all those things that stressed out previous generations? We no longer have to fret about pressure to perform at work. Striking the proper...
The Essence And Importance Of ‘Character’
Good ol’ Aristotle is credited with saying, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit.” In fact, he was playing off a statement of his teacher, Plato, who said, “Character is simply habit long continued.” To truly understand the...
Healthy Relationships — Healthy Body
One of the wonderful side effects of a nice dinner with a loved one or an intimate conversation or time spent together on a beach watching a glorious sunset (the list of delightful examples goes on and on!) is the deep sense of peace that follows. You may notice it as...
How To Deal With Those Storm Clouds Coming
Are those storm clouds on the horizon? If we’re talking about the weather and you know your area pretty well, then you can probably tell when a little rain or maybe some thunder and lightning are coming. If we’re talking metaphorically, you may also be able to tell...
How To Grow By Letting Go
Have you ever wondered about your daily routine? We’re not just talking about having a cup of coffee at 8:00 am or walking the dog mid-afternoon. There’s a fine line between a routine and a habit. Habits are indeed powerful determinants of your everyday behavior — and...
How Bad Is That Stress You’re Feeling? Here’s How To Tell.
Life has a way of creating stress. Conflict at work, disagreements with loved ones, financial concerns… the list of circumstances that cause stress is virtually endless. But when does a level of stress become unmanageable or unhealthy? Dr. Daniel Amen has developed a...
A Simple Change In Daily Habits — Better Than A Single Resolution
Well, it’s almost time to flip the calendar and welcome in 2025. With the holidays soon behind us and a new year unfolding, it’s not too early to think about resolutions. But this year, instead of making the same old "I resolve to... (fill in yours here…)", how about...