Meditation at midlife can look a little different for each of us. Once you’ve built a regular practice, why not try using crystals to add focus to your practice? Meditating takes time and practice to master. I’ve been meditating consistently… Read More »How to Use Crystals to Enhance Your Meditation Practice
Journaling can be a powerful tool for personal growth. Here are 11 steps that will get you started on your personal growth journey, even if you’ve never tried journaling before. Journaling works – you’re about to learn that for yourself!… Read More »How to Start a Personal Growth Journal for Beginners
Shaping Life on the sunny side of 50 Turning fifty was a surprise to me, in so many ways. I thought I’d have life all figured out by now. I’d have my routines, my settled days, and I’d just cruise… Read More »About
Are you a hugger? We all need hugs. I know we are all restrained in these days of COVID, but before the virus – were you someone who gave and received a lot of hugs? Did you greet people –… Read More »The Power of Hugging: Why We All Need A Good Hug Now and Then
Sleep can be more and more elusive as we age. Here are five reasons you can’t sleep that are actually easy to solve. See if one of them might be your reason, and sleep better starting tonight. What’s keeping you… Read More »5 Common Reasons You Can’t Sleep (and How To Fix Them)
A few days ago, my mother forwarded me one of those chain emails that have been going around a lot lately. This one included a collection of life lessons for everyday, which was said to be written by Andy Rooney.… Read More »Essential Lessons to Learn for a Meaningful Life
My favorite meditation app – Headspace – has created a 10-day guided meditation program to improve happiness. Meditation for happiness? I’m here to tell you, it really works! Can meditation make you happier? I truly believe it can, especially if… Read More »Can Meditation Make You Happy?
Do you find yourself at loose ends on occasion, with “nothing to do”? Here are 9 great activities to occupy your time when you are at home. Not only will they relax your mind, but they will boost your creativity,… Read More »Keep Your Brain Sharp: Enjoyable Activities to Do When You’re Home Alone
Would you like to wake up every day feeling happy? Of course you would – that’s kind of a ridiculous question, I know. Everyone wants to wake up in a good mood, feeling content and fulfilled. With just seven simple… Read More »7 Essential Habits to Build a Healthy, Happy Life
Quotes can inspire you at any time, for any reason. These quotes are designed to make you experience more gratitude every day of your life. Read these 13 best gratitude quotes to find inspiration. Gratitude is defined as the quality… Read More »13 Best Gratitude Quotes For Daily Reflection
Every year on the fourth Saturday of October, millions of people across the United States participate in activities designed to make a positive difference in the world. Since 1992, this day has been celebrated as Make a Difference Day. What… Read More »What is Make a Difference Day and How Can You Join In?
This easy recipe for healthy sweet potato dog chews contains just one ingredient, takes less than 5 minutes to prep, and stores for about a week. Your dog will love them. Have you ever made homemade sweet potato dog treats?… Read More »How to Make Sweet Potato Dog Treats