Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
In the aftermath of the Paris attack, we are sending light, healing, and love to our dear Parisian family. My family and the Mindful Living Network staff are heartbroken along with the people of Paris and the world. I have friends in Paris and have spent quite a bit of time there. This sacred city is our…
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Book lovers around the world are joining the “Little Library Movement.” While public libraries allow us to share information and stories within our community, “little libraries” create a new sense of wonder and an intimate reading experience in this digital age. Recently, budget cuts have been threatening our public libraries. Many people mistakenly consider them as…
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Are we as Americans doing everything we can to protect our children? A chilling new study suggests that, when it comes to school safety, we are not. There is a rising epidemic of school shootings and we must teach our children how to deal with this situation. According to the organization Everytown for Gun Safety,…
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Across the country, communities are hosting harvest celebration festivals featuring music, games and lots of fresh produce. These celebrations are filled with so much tradition but they aren’t limited to North America. Harvests are celebrated year round and around the world. In America, harvest festivals are quintessential fall activities featuring produce like corn, pumpkins, and squashes.…
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Creating a personal garden can improve your health by reducing stress, benefiting mental health and providing exercise. Guerrilla gardening, on the other hand, beautifies neglected spaces and brings communities together. What is Guerrilla Gardening? Pirate gardening, also known as guerrilla gardening, is a rebel greenery movement. The Los Angeles Times refers to it as “part…
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There’s more behind gift giving than finding the perfect present for an individual. According to the NY Times, specialists in the field of psychology, anthropology, and economics all agree that gifts play an important part in human behavior. Experts say that “giving gifts is a surprisingly complex and important part of human interaction, helping to…
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Geocaching comes from the terms “geo” (Earth) and “cache” (store away). It’s a sport that tests its participants physically and mentally while building a community for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. What is Geocaching? In May of 2000, the government removed selective availability on GPS technology, making it possible for the public to more accurately pinpoint…
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Making a difference for the environment doesn’t have to be time-consuming. The World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) annual event known as Earth Hour proves that you can help our planet within just 60 minutes. What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour was organized by the Australian branch of the WWF. The event began with just one city,…
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What on Earth is going on? Monday’s Navy Yard shooting sent many people in the nation into new levels of shock. Why is this happening; and only days after the 9/11? Did we not learn anything from the Fort Hood shooting in 2009? Have we spawned angry copycats in the U.S. who are resorting to…
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Do you remember having a pen pal in elementary school? Having one was once a popular pastime. With the growing popularity of Facebook and Skype, the popularity of pen pal programs seems to be dying out. But, that’s not necessarily true. In the past, these programs gave millions of people the opportunity to practice their…
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