It’s always so exciting when scientific research deepens and enters into new horizons. Kelly Noonan Gores created a thought-provoking documentary, Heal that highlights research that shows that our bodies have the capacity to heal from life-threatening prognosis. She weaves in stories of her own journey and other women and men she has met who are […]
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Free Solo – Perfectionism: The Wound And The Gift
Imagine climbing a 3,200 foot wall of sheer granite. Now imagine doing that without a rope and a camera crew recording you. Next invite some close friends and have them watch you too. If you fall, you die. Free Solo is the 2019 Oscar-winning documentary that chronicles Alex Honnold’s journey to doing just that and […]
A Simple Guide On How To Use Sound Healing To Improve Our Health
For my birthday this year, I asked my husband for a crystal singing bowl. You can see me playing it in the photo above. More and more research has been showing the physical and emotional benefits of healing through sound. Benefits can include reduction in stress, better focus, reduction in pain, and so much more. […]
To Meditate Or Not To Meditate: Easy Ways To Get Started Or Restarted
I have been an on again-off again meditator for years. I have always envied those individuals that have made meditation a regular habit in their lives. When I met my husband, he would meditate daily for 30-minutes to an hour every morning and evening. He would invite me to join him, but at the time […]
Polyamory Explored In 3 Books And 2 TV Shows
I remember years ago my husband told me about a well-known author who had come out as polyamorous. If you’re new to the term polyamory, one definition from trusty Google is: the philosophy or state of being in love or romantically involved with more than one person at the same time. This is a broad definition and […]
The Epidemic Of Parent Shaming
I’ll admit, when the latest parent shaming article came out, I clicked on it and read it. Have you heard about lawnmower parents who “mow” all the obstacles away for their children? After reading it part of me basked in the pleasure of, “I wouldn’t drive a water bottle to school for my teen” and […]
