Tag: wellness
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The Wisdom of Play
Do we have it backwards? Perhaps we missed the whole point? Our culture and industry inherited the framework of a six-day work cycle directly from religion, where God labored for six days and rested on the seventh. Without the Jewish Sabbath, which we now recognize on Saturday, we might very well be working six days…
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Why Meditate When I Can Pray?
When I was young, a friend invited me to meditate with her. It was something her family practiced regularly, and she made it sound as natural as brushing your teeth. Curious, I mentioned it to my church youth pastor and was quickly warned that I was “opening myself up to the enemy.” At the time,…
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The Science of Staying Awake While Trying to Sleep.
Or, “I Thought I Was Practicing Self-Care. Turns Out, I Was Practicing Insomnia.” For years, I believed I had the perfect bedtime ritual. TV until 10. Phone until 11. Fireplace blazing like a luxury lodge. Weighted blankets, flannel sheets, and a room warm enough to grow orchids. Two dogs, two cats, one husband, and a…
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Mindfulness in the Digital Age: Finding Balance, Not Escape
Digital communication is here to stay. Phones, tablets, and laptops keep us connected, informed, and often inspired. Yet they also compete for our most precious resource: attention. If mindfulness is the art of being present, what does that mean in a world built to distract? What the Research Says Studies increasingly show that how we…
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When the World Feels Divided: How to Thrive – Plus a Free 30-Day “Thrive Through Turmoil” Guide
These days, it’s hard to escape the weight of division. Political anger, polarized news, social media shouting, and the sense that common ground is shrinking can take a toll on our emotional and physical well-being. The human mind and heart are not built for constant conflict. Prolonged exposure to divisive content raises stress, anxiety, and…
