What is Forest Bathing In today’s world, do you find yourself overly busy? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Do you feel as though you are in a perpetual state of fight, flight, or freeze? What if there was a way to calm and soothe your nervous system? Walking in nature is a holistic strategy for doing just this. … Read more

  In this month of May, we celebrate our mothers. This piece is coming out later than I would have liked, but once a mom, always a mom. If you are not a mom, or a woman, you are still special. Think about the ways you are special. Think about a mom who is special … Read more

“Inner peace has a lot to do with kindness to others and gentleness to yourself.” – Maxime Lagacéo – Have you ever noticed that when you are kind and loving to the people in your life, you are happier? As I have studied happiness, I have been reminded that how we treat others has great … Read more

This month, as winter gives way to spring, consider getting out of your four walls and into the outdoors. You do not need to spend hours outside to enjoy the benefits of the exercise. For an added boost to your well-being, consider connecting with nature and embodying the feelings. Notice, name, and savor the experience … Read more

When I was a teenager, and attending youth group at church, one of the leaders said, “You have to love yourself before you will be loved.” I remember scoffing (not out loud, of course). I thought that was psychobabble, what people always say when they think they are better than anyone else. Quite often, people … Read more

As we begin our New Year, let’s complete our discussion about the Happy for No Reason Inner Home for Happiness. The Pillar of the Garden Our inner home for happiness would not be complete without our Pillar of the Garden. The overarching premise of this pillar is to cultivate nourishing relationships. Habits The habits associated … Read more

So far, we have explored our “inner Home for Happiness,” its foundation, and its four walls or pillars. Now let’s add the roof. As we complete our home we are counseled to “live a life inspired by purpose.” Habits associated with leaning into our purpose include “find your passion,” “follow the inspiration of the moment,” … Read more

Today our lesson is about the next pillar of our Inner Home for Happiness, “the pillar of the soul.” We are invited to plug into spirit. The three habits associated with “the pillar of the soul” are invite connection with your higher power, listen to your inner voice, and trust life’s unfolding. What do you … Read more

Mindfully Care for Your Body to be Healthy, Happy, and Whole We have been talking about our “Inner Home for Happiness” and how we can use this metaphor to guide us to mindfully address the various parts of us that need care. The third wall, or pillar, of our “Inner Home for Happiness” is “The … Read more