This week I learned that one out of every four women is or has been a victim of domestic violence. That means it is highly likely that you know one of them, although you probably don’t realize it. We can’t solve a problem we don’t understand, so I invite you to begin with a tour […]
Tag: happiness
The Facts About the 5-Second Rule
How long does it take for food to become contaminated once it hits the floor? According to researchers, less than five seconds. Foods pick up the bacteria virtually instantly, especially when dropped on tile. The good news is that most floors are generally cleaner than we might expect them to be, although bacteria can live […]
Be an Encourager
Encourage – to give somebody hope, confidence or courage. One way to promote peace and nonviolence is to encourage others, rather than judge them. A kind word of encouragement from you may be all it takes for someone to remember who they really are. My favorite encourager is Liz Curtis Higgs. Ladies, don’t ever miss […]
Should You Avoid Late-Night Eating ?
I’ve been asked this many times by my clients, so it’s not surprising that people believe that the time of day calories are consumed affects weight gain and loss. Generally speaking, it is the quantity of calories eaten, not the time of day, which has the greatest impact on weight. The leading weight loss company […]
Where Peace Begins
“As within, so without,” we’re told. For us to live in peace and nonviolence, we must first practice holding peaceful and nonviolent thoughts. This includes towards ourselves and loved ones, those we know, those we don’t know, and most of all, those who are violent and destructive. This last group needs our peace-filled consciousness the […]
It’s Not Greek to Me
The benefits of Greek yogurt, that is. In fact, it’s the only kind I eat now. Greek yogurt is thicker than traditional yogurt because the liquid whey has been drained off. It has as much as twice the protein of the traditional kind; a six-ounce serving has as much protein as 2-3 ounces of meat. […]
I Want to Live in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
“It’s very dramatic when two people come together to work something out. It’s easy to take a gun and annihilate your opposition, but what is really exciting to me is to see people with differing views come together and finally respect each other.” ~ Fred Rogers
Some Memory Loss is Normal
Worried that you’re becoming forgetful as you age? Normal age-related changes in memory include forgetting part of an experience, temporarily being unable to recall a fact, or the need to use memory aids such as notes. With dementia, the whole experience is forgotten, the facts don’t return, and memory aids become less helpful over time.
Acting on God’s Behalf
If every person on the planet felt God’s love for them, if not all the time, at least on a regular basis, we would have peace and nonviolence in the world. While we can’t directly affect everyone, let’s start expressing God’s love in the form of appreciation, respect, and compassion for those we encounter.
A Healthy Tan?
It’s already started. Someone came to Jazzercise with a noticeable tan after a weekend in Mexico. The instructor remarked how “healthy” she looked. We need to change our programming. Tans are not healthy. I know we’ve been trained to think so, but we’re capable of changing our thinking. When your skin changes color from the […]