Spirituality and faith, although highly personal and often private, play a significant role in the health of many people. That's why it's an area of focus on the Wheel of Health. Spirituality is at the core of a person's being. In what do you find purpose and meaning? In what do you find strength? Where do you find comfort, and hope? Nearly half of Americans describe themselves as religious and … [Read more...] about Deepen Your Spirituality for Better Health
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Step 4: For When You Look in the Mirror
'Cause I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. Hi, Phenomenal Woman. Yes, you. That's you. You're amazing. You're wonder woman. Beautiful, inside and out. Strong. Fearfully and wonderfully made. Is that what you see when you look in the mirror? And is that what you see when you look beyond the mirror, back into your own windows to your soul? Do you see a … [Read more...] about Step 4: For When You Look in the Mirror
What I Learned in Summer of 2017
Hi. I've missed you, and writing, and writing for you, during my break this summer. Before going headlong into fall, though, I decided I would take a cue from writer Emily P. Freeman, who encourages her readers to "pause to reflect on the past season before we move ahead into the future." So here we are. These are 7 Things I Learned This Summer, in no particular order. 1. The … [Read more...] about What I Learned in Summer of 2017
And Two Shall Become One: Thoughts on Marriage and Faith
Tent and towels flap in the warm, steady, ocean breeze. Waves crash ashore and seagulls hover. I mindlessly drag my feet through the sand in front of my chair, making valleys and hills and then flattening them out as I watch our son skim-boarding in the shallow water of low tide. I taste the salt on my lips, and breathe in the warm air, relaxed. I could sit here all day. As my husband … [Read more...] about And Two Shall Become One: Thoughts on Marriage and Faith
Temple of the Spirit: My Self Care Story
This is how I discovered the importance of self care and a healthier lifestyle. For a time, I went about my days with anger and frustration simmering just below the surface. I tried to push through and dismiss my feelings, but too often they spilled over and landed on the people I cared about most. The move to a new state that we’d made just a few months prior felt like it had been the … [Read more...] about Temple of the Spirit: My Self Care Story
From One Conversation to a Life Change: A Story of Faith and Sweat
On the 1st of each month, I bring you a story of someone putting their "Faith & Sweat" into action. This month, I profile Jenny McGlone, who I have known for about seven years. Jenny McGlone remembers the conversation as they drove to Michigan for a family trip, and at the time it didn't seem like anything big. She'd had big conversations before. This was not that. Her husband, … [Read more...] about From One Conversation to a Life Change: A Story of Faith and Sweat
