Christmas in New Orleans
Relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in the Garden District, home to some of New Orleans’ most opulent, antebellum mansions. The n…
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The RAIN of Self-Compassion
Are you feeling burned out, unworthy, anxious, or insecure? In this post, writer Tara Brach shows us how the RAIN of Self-Compassion can tranform doub…
Leonard Cohen’s Lament
Two inspiring peformances of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" remind us that love and beauty persist, even in the most demanding of tim…
The Favorite Dress
What is the emotional equivalent of your favorite outfit? When your Loved One's actions trigger hard emotions, do you resort to the sam…
We Can Only Mend Our Own Lives
It is easy to lose ourselves when we are continually focused on a Loved One with an addiction problem. But to step away and find time to understand ou…
7 Lessons in Self-Care from a 97-year-old Wonder
Self-care enables you to be a better friend, spouse, partner, or parent. Regardless of your income, resources, or personal struggles, you should never…
The Relaxing Pleasures of a Vermont Farm
Let the sights and sounds of a horse farm in North Bennington, Vermont, transport you to a calmer, more mindful place.
If You’ve Got Pen & Paper, You’ve Got Power
A number of studies have shown that writing regularly in a journal can improve both mental and physical health. The best way to care for your loved on…
New Mexico Prayer Flags
The Tibetans believe that hanging prayer flags in high, windy places, spreads compassion, peace, and good will. As the wind passes over the surface, t…
Live Like the Moon: Why Gentle Influence Works
When your loved one is abusing alcohol or drugs, engaging in dangerous activities, or making life decisions you dislike, the natural impulse is to try…