OUTDOOR RECREATION ARTICLES
Perspective
Have you ever seen someone studying a painting in an art gallery? Typical body movements often include cocking the head to one side, possibly furrowing the brow, then taking a step back before nodding... ...more
Community ,General Wellness Mental and Emotional Health &November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•3 min read
Am I Disagreeing, or Am I Gaslighting?
In my counseling office, I am experiencing couples who throw the term gaslighting at each other with a frequency never before experienced. The term gaslighting has deep psychological meaning when used... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•3 min read
Harmonizing Your Space for Health and Abundance
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt a sense of calm and clarity? Or perhaps you’ve entered a space that felt chaotic, making you restless and uneasy? This is not just a coincidence; ... ...more
Education ,General Wellness Mental and Emotional Health &November/December 2024
November 01, 2024•5 min read
Embrace Wellness This Holiday Season: A Guide to Staying Healthy
The holiday season can be a whirlwind, challenging our well-being with its busy pace. To help you stay balanced and energized, this guide offers practical tips for maintaining your mental, physical, a... ...more
General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health Physical Health &November/December 2024
November 01, 2024•2 min read
Make Next Year Yours Today
Being ready with your New Year’s resolutions in November or December might seem premature, but when it comes to maximizing the natural, habit-programming powerhouse of your subconscious mind, starting... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,November/December 2024
November 01, 2024•4 min read
For Better Sleep, Stay out of Bed
It’s no secret that, for most of us, sleep is one of the most important factors in our quality of life. At one point or another, most people will experience some form of insomnia. This may be due to l... ...more
General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health Physical Health &September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•3 min read
Oxygen Therapy Can Help You Feel Your Best This Fall
Cooler temperatures during the fall season make it the perfect time to get outside, increase the physical activity your body needs, and enjoy the outdoor sports you set aside during the heat of the su... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,Physical Health &September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•3 min read
Marriage to a Narcissist: Principles to Live By
There are nine traits associated with narcissistic personality disorder. Each of these traits taken alone are relatively normal human weaknesses. A few of the traits are even valuable when managed cor... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•5 min read
Body Acceptance
Do you feel mentally, physically, and medically healthy but still fret about tiny imperfections in your appearance? Are you constantly thinking about your weight? Do you obsess over how you look? ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,Physical Health &September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•5 min read
Break the Stigma: Why Talking about Mental Health Matters
You may find it hard to discuss your mental well-being, but breaking this silence is crucial for your health and the health of our community. Talking about mental health can seem daunting, but it’s vi... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•2 min read
Combat the Epic of Loneliness by Eating Together
According to a recent report by the U.S. Surgeon General, “Loneliness and social isolation increase the risk for premature death by 26 to 29 percent. More broadly, lacking social connection can increa... ...more
Nutrition ,Relationships Mental and Emotional Health &September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•3 min read
How to Change Negative Feelings with the Power of Your Subconscious
When you are struggling with a situation that evokes negative feelings that seem out of your control and you're trying to find an effective solution, it’s time to look deeper at why your neural pathwa... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•5 min read
Letter From The Editor - Getting Unstuck
Life requires all of us to take a step back every now and then—to breathe, to reflect, and to simply be... I hope that you will find what you are looking for and that it improves your health and welln... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,Letter From the Editor &September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•3 min read
Loving YOU
Learning how to love who you are will help you build confidence and resilience. You may not always have all the answers, but when you “love you,” you will trust in your ability to course correct, even... ...more
General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health &September/October 2024
September 01, 2024•4 min read
Throat Energy: Activate Creative Expression and Your Body’s Metabolism
What is throat energy? It is the spiritual and energetic component that gives energy to your voice, thyroid, neck, ears, shoulders, cervical spine, hypothalamus, jaw, tonsils, and esophagus. ...more
General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health Physical Health &September/October 2024
September 01, 2024•3 min read
Cold Plunge, Sauna, and Float Therapy
I gasp as I enter the frigid water. My breath slowly normalizes as I adapt to the forty-five-degree cold plunge. My survival instincts take over, and I breathe through the intensity of the cold. I ent... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,Physical Health &September/October 2024
September 01, 2024•3 min read
Take a Rest from Stress
Stress, the physical or mental response to external causes like overwhelming work assignments or difficult life moments, can add unnecessary pressure to your day-to-day life. While everyone feels stre... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,September/October 2024
September 01, 2024•2 min read
Change Your Words, Change Your Life
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
My Dad and The Rattlesnake
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
A Map to Self-Discovery
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
Set Your Sights Higher with a Vision Board
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
Riding on the Wind
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
The Profound Relationship between Our Physical and Emotional Health
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
The Triangle of Awareness and Intuitive Eating
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
A Word of Warning to the Empath
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
If You Could Turn Back Time: Reclaiming Yourself Again
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
Lesson From Harry Caray
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
Five Tips to Help You Overcome Gym Anxiety in 2024
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