And then I was hit by one issue after another once I walked into my office. An upset parent who’d left a voicemail who urgently needed to talk to me. A clinician who needed help dealing with a student in crisis. An important meeting I needed to chair that I’d forgotten to put in my calendar. And worst of all, I must have used a ladle to scoop my sugar into my coffee travel mug that morning....
The Holistic Life Foundation (HLF), a nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, expanded to two satellite locations: the Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation in Akwesasne, NY, and Miami, FL. The efforts to branch out and bring the benefits of wellness to underserved communities started this summer in Akwesasne. Senior HLF staff will spend a year in the community facilitating yoga and mindfulness classes in schools. They’ll also be training 15 community leaders to help grow their programming in the community....
And yet, we were thankful. Thankful for the company, and just to be breathing air together. We took a long ride in the countryside and my mother opened up and talked about her own mortality in a way she had not before. That too was a thankful moment. We can give thanks for those times when we can be open with someone else about fears and thoughts that by custom we’re not supposed to reveal....
-Mahatma Gandhi Whatever your religious beliefs, prayer is an important practice to teach your children and make a daily part of your family life. In this article, we will discuss the different benefits of prayer and why we believe prayer for family should be a foundational principle in your home. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The PRactice of Prayer The PRactice of Prayer...
** Another fact: There’s something completely and utterly satisfying about the process of de-gunking, whether it’s during a spring clean, a viral pimple-popping video, or, yes, our very own hair. For instance, we can’t get enough intensive hair washing videos on Tik Tok. Even better, though, is the aftermath. Having fresh, clean, bouncy, shiny strands gives both our hair and mindsets a healthy reset for the week and gives you a tabula rasa for a new look....
