Enjoy all things in moderation. ~ William W. Walter There was a time in our civilization when eating was done only for survival.  In our times, eating is so plentiful that it’s led to eating inappropriately, called emotional eating because we are angry, bored, stressed, frustrated, down in the dumps, watching TV, too busy, and not busy enough, getting together

“Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” ~ Oren Arnold Christmas is the time of year when we get into a celebratory mood.  We bring out our best garments, our best recipes, our sincerest form

I usually look back when my birthday happens and tell you what I’ve learned that previous year and the character strengths they have created. This year isn’t any different and I hope you enjoy this year’s list of strengths I’ve experienced. I have learned that no matter what odds seem to be pressing you down, you can (and I think

“Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see Life with a clearer view again.” ~ Alex Tan We were each born with the ability to cry, and because the entire design of the universe is splendid and awe inspiring, we have to realize that healthy crying is part of

“When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life.” ~ Albert F. Geoffrey As we move into our adult lives, we form assumptions about “how it ought to be.”  Sometimes, these decisions are based on

In order to move ahead, it’s sometimes necessary to move backwards from the end. So many of us have a bad habit – procrastination. This problematic mental attitude affects all of us to one degree or another and overcoming procrastination can be a challenge for anyone. Our lifestyles in the year 2011 are very complex: the options for choosing are

We are mental beings living in a relative experience here on earth.  We’ve been provided with many blessings, one of them our sense energy – the energy level that exudes from our bodies. The space in which we live contains the home aroma of our presence and the energy of our being. If you have ever entered into a room

Spring is about making fresh starts. Housewives wash down walls. Gardeners plant vegetables. And you can detox to improve your overall health. Here are some key items to consider for detoxing your body. Detoxing is a high priority for those desirous of a healthy lifestyle. Both diet and exercise increase your health advantages. Combining the following foods in the tastiest

Our motivation to pay attention to the needs of others comes from those same needs inside of ourselves. There are those among us who seem to be naturally called to help others, and their nurturing attitude from earliest childhood days reflects a selflessness that is awe inspiring.  These caregivers don’t seem to have needs of their own and their time

I’d like to ask you to stroll down memory lane a moment with me. Think back to the early days when you first started dating someone special. Do you remember establishing a sense of love? Oh, how in love you were! You couldn’t get enough of one another’s company. You were resistant to the cold because of your warming love.