by Irene Conlan — Happiness is an interesting concept. Try to define what it means, and you may find yourself at a loss for words. Most of the time we know what it is to us personally, but cannot say what it is to anyone else. A working definition says it is a state of […]
Archive | Emotional Wellness and Well-being RSS feed for this section
Tips for finding everyday comfort
September 7, 2012
Comments Off on Tips for finding everyday comfort
by Colette Lafia — Real comfort is a grace that can be found in the context of daily living. We just need to open our arms and receive it. We need to open our arms and give it. The following are simple ways to care for ourselves and others. 1. Imagine a thread connecting every […]
Smoking: addiction or habit?
September 7, 2012
Comments Off on Smoking: addiction or habit?
by Nina Laveson — Many believe smoking is an addiction, and therefore is hard to quit without suffering terrible cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Part of the belief that stopping smoking will be difficult comes from the notion that nicotine withdrawal is always going to be difficult. But is this really the case? Here are a […]
Finding my life purpose in a cabbage patch
September 5, 2012
Comments Off on Finding my life purpose in a cabbage patch
by Scott Kalechstein — Many of us are searching near and far for a sense of purpose, a set of unmistakable marching orders from the divine or how we are to make a meaningful difference in the world with our unique set of gifts and talents. I found my life purpose one evening in 1992, […]
What about me?
September 5, 2012
Comments Off on What about me?
by Irene Conlan — Recently, I told my almost-four-year-old grandson that Friday was his Daddy’s birthday and that we would do some things to surprise him. He looked me right in the eye and asked (with some degree of emotion), “What about me?” I told him that his birthday would be coming soon, but that […]
Sitting in the silence
September 4, 2012
Comments Off on Sitting in the silence
by Khayriyyah Savannah — Visiting my sister’s home deep in the woods of Eugene, Ore., high on the simple purity of fresh clean air, my being is instantaneously imbued with a deep and resounding peace I call “the silence.” Brimming with the vibrational resonance of nature, it is Earth singing. I can feel my whole […]
Are you stuck in wait mode?
September 3, 2012
Comments Off on Are you stuck in wait mode?
by Sherry Anshara — Ever notice how people are always waiting for something to happen? Waiting to be happy; waiting to lose weight; waiting for the perfect time; waiting for their ship to come in; waiting for the ax to fall; or waiting to win the lottery. Some are even waiting for the world to […]
Emotional cleansing with Crab Apple
September 3, 2012
Comments Off on Emotional cleansing with Crab Apple
by Linda Crider — Most of us would agree that our once relatively safe environment is now a questionable one. Radiation leaks, genetically modified foods, mysterious bacterial infections and a host of other negative energies threaten our sense of well-being. Some of us might even feel contaminated by simply breathing. We are all grasping to […]
Living with celiac disease
September 2, 2012
Comments Off on Living with celiac disease
by Dr. Tricia Pingel — We are seeing an upswing in the availability of gluten-free products. Whether it is in the grocery store or at a restaurant, the options for maintaining a gluten-free diet have increased, compared to just a few years ago. Gluten is a common name for the proteins found in all forms […]
Easing Inflammation
September 2, 2012
Comments Off on Easing Inflammation
by Dr. Larry Wilson — Inflammation is usually a normal process whereby the body responds to stress by sending more blood and macrophages to an area and secreting certain chemicals, such as histamine, that irritate the tissues to a degree. This is part of the normal response to stress. — However, problems can develop if […]
Each moment is precious
September 1, 2012
Comments Off on Each moment is precious
by Stacey Badger — More and more people are leaving the planet. Many of us have noticed friends, colleagues and family members moving on. Not all of these people have reached an age that is considered to be a normal time of passing. People in their 40s, 50s and 60s are leaving. What does this […]
Proclaiming who you are
August 31, 2012
Comments Off on Proclaiming who you are
by Glenyss Lim — When offered a gift, have you ever heard yourself say, “Oh, I couldn’t take it,” or “Give it to him instead”? What about the times someone has wanted to help you and you say, “It’s OK, I can manage.” It may be a big task such as moving, doing yard work, […]
Three easy ways to make a decision
August 30, 2012
Comments Off on Three easy ways to make a decision
by Nathalie Ekobo — At one time or another, we all probably have had a hard time making a decision. We weigh the pros and cons of an opportunity, mull them over and over again, and frequently overanalyze them. By the time we are ready to decide and move forward, the opportunity is long gone. […]



September 7, 2012
Comments Off on The science of happiness