I consider myself most fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend so much time with my Scandinavian family throughout the years – especially the older generation. I would listen for hours to their beautifully told tales of life in Norway and then how they… Read More
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” John Holmes Compassion. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it. Human affliction often encourages beautiful acts of compassion by people… Read More
There is little doubt that performing acts of kindness has a profound impact in the lives of others. What you might not be aware of is the many positive health benefits it provides, as well. Scientific research strongly suggests that kindness promotes better health physically… Read More
“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” Roy T. Bennett
One additional hour of sleep a night may not sound like much, but it can make a considerable difference in your health and well-being. If you tend to get less than the recommended seven to eight hours, here are a few good reasons to catch… Read More
“I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this… Read More
The screen door on the back porch closed, and the kitchen door swung open with a purpose. Lee’s expression was one of irritation as she looked at Anna. “Well, are you ready to go?” She narrowed her eyes, suspiciously, “Pray tell, what are you up… Read More
“Forgiving is love’s toughest work, and love’s biggest risk. If you twist it into something it was never meant to be, it can make you a doormat or an insufferable manipulator. Forgiving seems almost unnatural. Our sense of fairness tells us people should pay for… Read More
Take a moment to consider what it would be like if we expressed gratitude on a daily basis. Researchers say that such thankfulness would certainly be rewarded with better health. Is this true? Can a positive expression such as gratitude offer physical and mental benefits?… Read More
“I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least–and it is commonly more than that, sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements.” Henry David Thoreau
