We are constantly being bombarded with advice on being healthier people, we have diets and workout plans all over the internet and social media and there are consent debates about how to live a healthier lifestyle. Beyond all of the fanfare however, what many people fail to go into in sufficient detail is exactly why […]
I considered titling this week’s post “Dispatches from the Afterglow,” but there’s more to what I’m feeling than just happiness. That’s not a bad thing. My weekend-long New Year’s date with The Bartender was amazing, filled with affection and playful banter and delicious things to eat and drink, punctuated by some enthusiastic Naked Time and […]
For thousands of years, our ancestors have been using crystals for manufacturing jewelry, as decorative items, and as items of power. However, how do these crystal work? Although they cannot alleviate the symptoms of a disease or cure it, they can have an incredible effect on mental, spiritual, and physical blockages. Crystal healing meditation falls […]
I’m not remotely ready to see summer go, but alas, time is chugging forward anyway and a new season is upon us. Fall means the onslaught of endless ad campaigns about “living for the hustle” and “getting back to the grind.” Namely, it’s an era of stressors that ultimately only gives way to more stressors […]
I was surrounded by wonderful people and lots of champagne this night, but I wasn’t really in the New Year’s spirit as the clock struck midnight. This year included some not-so-great stuff that I should’ve been thrilled to say goodbye to (and so many wonderful moments too), but something about 2019 didn’t feel over yet. […]
When it comes to reconnecting with one’s inner child, there tend to be two narratives: “grow the hell up and get on with life like the rest of us” or some deep-end manic pixie nightmare that encourages intelligent adults to quit their jobs to go dance in the rain because YOLO or something. Seriously? At […]
Want to avoid heart attacks, or, you know, just be able to run a mile without thinking you’re about to die? Try getting happy! A new study lead by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the National Center for Research Resources found that people with optimistic outlooks are twice as likely to have ideal […]
The other day, I came across this post: “Does the meaning of ‘happiness’ change as we age?” It featured this quote: “The research finds that the meaning of happiness shifts as people age: Whereas younger people are more likely to associate happiness with excitement, older people are more likely to associate happiness with feeling peaceful—a […]
How many times a day do you smile? Chances are it might not be enough. Smiling can change your mood, making you feel happy even when you didn’t think you could. Think about it—people are always busy, whether they’re late to work, shopping around, or running errands. We often forget how easy it is to […]
