Benefits of Adopting Over Purchasing a Dog
The American Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has declared October National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. According to the ASPCA, 6.3 million companion animals are sent to U.S. animal shelters each year. Dogs account for 3.1 million of that...
Walking Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death: Mental Health and God’s Word
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 ESV The importance of this verse has been weighing heavily on me recently. So many of us have been in a...
Removing Shame Around Uterine Fibroids: An Interview with Dr. Soyini Hawkins
As anyone's calling develops, Dr. Soyini Hawkins MD, MPH, FACOG intuitively always wanted to work in women’s health care, even before she had any real exposure to medicine. She was dissuaded from entering this particular field, but she knew it was a good fit...
The Challenge of Baby Steps in Learning Piano Led to a Rebirth and Unparalleled Joy
Growing up, I never had the opportunity to learn an instrument or take music classes. My exposure to music came primarily through pop songs. However, I quickly realized my limitations when I attempted to sing along at karaoke nights (listeners’ nightmare). The...
10 Golden Days at a Silent Retreat: One of the Most Precious Gifts I’ve Given to Myself
Introduction: Ten years ago, I discovered the advantages of meditation, but I couldn't sit still for even five minutes. In 2016, a friend who meditated daily recommended Vipassana Meditation to me. Although I registered for a course in 2018, family priorities led...
Moving Out of State: New Family Dynamics, Homesickness, and the Beauty of Growth
I was always the girl who proudly informed everyone she would move out of state for college. I dreamed of a life away from Florida, away from all the swamps and the flatness of its terrain. I disliked the intense heat that accompanied its summers and all the...
A Foodie Reminisces Over Family Recipes that Fuel Her Passion on National Cooking Day
Spicy Vodka Pasta, Charred Burgers, Chicken with Mixed Greens, and a side of warm Brussels Sprouts! All of these make my mouth water, and why wouldn't they? They are exquisite meals with many different spices and flavors. As you can tell by my mere excitement...
Gestures of Appreciation: Putting it All in Perspective This World Gratitude Day
September 21 is World Gratitude Day! I didn’t know that there was a specific day dedicated to recognizing the importance of gestures of thanks and appreciation until very recently. However, I love the idea of this day because it reminds us to take a step back from...
Have a Third Place? Identify Your “Home Away from Home” Spot and Boost Your Wellness
As kids, there was always somewhere to go that never got old. Whether it was the neighborhood playground, the public library, or a friend's house – an exciting, stress-relieving place besides school and home existed. As adults, the cycle of going from work to home...
The Jambalaya Recipe That Earned This New Englander a Compliment as a “Southerner”
“Only a southerner can make Jambalaya this good!” said the man at our church Mardi Gras party after he tasted my creation (I took a basic jambalaya recipe and made my own changes – and it was a huge success). “Oh,” I replied, “and I’m from Massachusetts.” I take...
HER-Self Care: Listen to Your Body, It’s Saying, “Putting You First is Okay!”
Fifteen-page term papers, ten-minute presentations, three club meetings, and deciding which party to attend this weekend? College can be a stressful time for so many people. The best way to describe it sometimes is as if you are watching an hourglass continue to...
The Lovely Simple Things of Home: The Power of Gratitude
This summer, after a tough school year full of noise, something always on the to-do list, and endless obligations, I found solace in the silence, love, and certainty of home. I could count on home, and because of its slow pace and routine took notice of the simple...
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