Did you know there is a National Honesty Day? This annual observance, marked on April 30, was established by M. Hirsh Goldberg, former press secretary to the governor of Maryland, in 1990. I firmly believe that honesty is one of the most essential qualities. It...
Disordered eating is a hot-button topic in the media. With so many buzzwords floating around – clean eating, all-natural, detox – it’s difficult to know what choices to make for our health. Underneath the surface of diet-related discussions are intense emotions,...
When we were younger, our superheroes were mostly fictional characters. National Superhero Day was created by Marvel in 1995 to honor its iconic superheroes, including my personal favorite, Iron Man. What makes superheroes so captivating? Perhaps it’s a combination...
The Origins of Jazz Jazz was developed by African Americans and influenced by both European and African rhythms. It was developed from influences of ragtime and blues and often features polyphonic ensembles, varying degrees of improvisation, and syncopated rhythms....
April 23 is National Take a Chance Day. What are the odds? I believe this day offers a chance to celebrate in a couple of ways. First, take the time to celebrate all the wins in your life, no matter how big or small. Give yourself a pat on the back for your...
Earth Day is here, and so is our chance to recognize the gifts our planet has given us. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, when Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson organized a national demonstration to draw attention to the negative effects of...
Within all of us, there is an inner child who carries the wounds left by the negative or traumatic experiences we had in our childhood. This inner child is often the source of our insecurities and anxieties, and when left unhealed, can hold us back from truly...
Every couple has issues or concerns that they avoid bringing up. It’s natural to want to keep the peace in your relationship and to avoid raising topics that may stir up conflict. But as easy as it can be to sweep things under the rug, doing so also means missing...
As World Art Day is upon us, I believe we have a historical figure who we relate to as artists. Mine is Remedios Varo; she is the artist that I admire. She is a surrealistic painter with otherworldly tones beyond our reality. I can relate to her as not only a woman...
“Laughter comes right after breathing as just about the healthiest thing you can do. It relieves stress, instills optimism, raises self-confidence, defuses resistance to change, and enhances all your relationships. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free,...
Since 1992, the month of April has been recognized as National Stress Awareness Month. I myself am no stranger to the ramifications of chronic stress, a silent but sizeable challenge shared by many across the world. While stress is a natural response to adversity,...
Red light therapy (abbreviated as RLT) is one of science’s newest aids for healthy living. Many of us think of RLT merely as a cosmetic tool for eclectic salons, but this technology involves much more than just skincare. Researchers have found that red...
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