Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
When’s the last time you’ve read an article from your local newspaper? Has it been weeks? Months? Years? In politics, there has been a recent surge of media skepticism. Too many of us are sparring about the purpose of a free press just when local newspapers and community journalists need our support the most. And,…
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It’s autumn, the season of crisp weather and warm, comfort food. This is the perfect time to reunite with your neighborhood and kick-start a Mindful fall party. Our country has been under a lot of strain recently. With the news of the U.S. government shutdowns and hundreds of thousands of people being sent home from…
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October 7 marks 100 years for veteran James South. This year his only birthday wish is to receive 100 cards in the mail. His assisted living home, Brookdale Senior Living in Watauga, Texas, is trying to make his wish come true. They posted an image of James South with his own handwritten sign earlier on…
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Hurricane Florence has been devastating—the economic damage alone could cost billions of dollars. It’s going to take a Mindful recovery for the Hurricane Florence survivors to get back on their feet, and, fortunately, we can all help. The Devastation of Hurricane Florence On September 14th, Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wilmington, North Carolina and flooded…
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect opportunity for us all to learn more about Hispanic history, culture, and art. And visiting an exhibit can help you do just that. Check with your local library or museum—they usually have special exhibits in honor of special heritage months. If you are interested in visiting a new…
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The annual celebration of Hispanic heritage couldn’t come at a more pressing moment. The rise of anti-immigration sentiment here in the U.S. has impacted many Latino Americans, and hate crimes and biased incidents have increased at a startling rate. September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month and it is typically a celebration of…
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It’s hurricane season. Besides physically getting ready stocking up supplies, securing property and even evacuating, how can you get emotionally prepared for this 900-mile mega storm? Stress caused by natural disasters can negatively affect your physical and emotional well-being. Yet through mindfulness and S.E.L.F. Care, you can ensure that you weather this storm (and any…
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Do you want a say in how this country is run? Do you want your voice to be heard? If so, you should vote! It’s a simple action, but it can do so much and unfortunately, many of us are taking our right to vote for granted. This is the year to change that. This…
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Fourteen years later, our nation is still healing from the tragic events of 9/11. Will the pain, sadness, and even hatred ever end? The process of grieving on a national scale is a surprisingly intimate thing and there is no time limit to the grieving period. There is no difference between the grief of an individual…
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For over a century, the first Monday of every September has been set aside to honor the American workforce. Let’s use today to recognize the achievements that our country has made for a safer, fairer workforce for all. Holidays celebrating the American workforce have been going on since 1882, but it didn’t become an official…
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