There is a common human tendency to pop phrases and words into expressions about what we are feeling without realizing the weight they have on our future. Without thinking too deeply about it, we casu... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,July/August 2024
July 02, 2024•5 min read
There, coiled and ready to strike, was a Mojave green rattlesnake. Its tongue flickered in and out as it locked its eyes on me, and for a moment, time stood still. My heart pounded in my chest; I coul... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,Letter From the Editor &July/August 2024
July 02, 2024•3 min read
Are you wrestling with self-awareness? Do you find yourself asking, “Who am I, and what is my purpose?” When you are unsure of who you are, it can be daunting to articulate your inner struggles and at... ...more
General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health &July/August 2024
July 01, 2024•4 min read
What you see, especially repeatedly and consistently, has the ability to shape and form your thoughts and actions. It impacts your mood and shapes future decisions. For all these reasons, I often sugg... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,July/August 2024
July 01, 2024•3 min read
A gusting, forty-mile an hour wind swept up through Kershaw-Ryan State Park. Its only escape from the box canyon was up and over the 700-foot cliffs that the Redemption Trail runs atop—close to the ed... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,July/August 2024 &Outdoor Recreation
July 01, 2024•3 min read
Scientific studies are finally catching up to what our bodies know intuitively. Recent Mayo Clinic research states that “poor emotional health can affect headaches, muscle pain, chest pain, fatigue, l... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,July/August 2024
July 01, 2024•4 min read
he Triangle of Awareness is a form of mindfulness, a way of paying attention to present moment experiences. Imagine a triangle with its three sides and three corners; each corner of the triangle repre... ...more
March/April 2024 ,General Wellness &Mental and Emotional Health
March 01, 2024•5 min read
By definition, an empath is a person who literally feels the emotions of those around them. This is not intentional and is usually not understood on the conscious level. It is not uncommon for an empa... ...more
March/April 2024 ,Mental and Emotional Health
March 01, 2024•5 min read
The ups and downs of life come and go, but when we go through too many difficult circumstances over a relatively short period of time, it can be hard to fully retain the good feelings, experiences, an... ...more
March/April 2024 ,General Wellness &Mental and Emotional Health
March 01, 2024•3 min read
I loved watching Cubs baseball and listening to Harry Caray’s distinct cadence and unrestrained enthusiasm when calling a game. For me, Harry Caray was a master at creating a shared language and a com... ...more
March/April 2024 ,General Wellness Mental and Emotional Health &Letter From the Editor
March 01, 2024•3 min read
The gym can be a scary place if you’ve never stepped inside one, and it can be the most rewarding place once you get into a routine that supports your goals and schedule. Here are five tips to help yo... ...more
Fitness ,Jan/Feb 2024 &Mental and Emotional Health
January 01, 2024•2 min read