The first quarter of 2016 is almost in the books and I did a little check-in with myself on how I’m doing with some of my goals. As I continue through my health journey I enjoy looking back periodically to be thankful for how I’ve grown so far and excited for the future. I’m pretty sure this is the type A in me but I call it a zen and spiritual practice and I try to keep in … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
A Mosaic of Grace by Nina Navisky
This year I am trying to read more self-published authors which, if I'm being honest, can be risky business. But when Nina Navisky's book, A Mosaic of Grace, came along, I was intrigued and decided to give it a go. The book is about a pastor named Tim who starts to question his faith right before his daughter Gracie's wedding.... that he is officiating. It's terrible … [Read more...]
Are Book Clubs Good for Your Health?
This post was written by Cynthia Swanson, author of The Bookseller: A Novel.Perhaps you saw the article last month - the one that claimed groups such as book clubs are good for one’s health, especially after retirement. In a study of UK retirees, researchers found that participants who belonged to two or more social groups had very low death rates six … [Read more...]
Back to the Grind: Workplace Wellness
This workplace wellness post is sponsored by Sodexo, a worldwide leader in Quality of Life Services. They believe that to create value, businesses and society as a whole must make people’s well-being a priority. The experiences are my own.I'm just going to say it: I hate exercise. I don't enjoy it, I've never gotten to the zen place that people so frequently talk … [Read more...]
Brain on Fire a Fascinating Story of Madness
Imagine knowing that you are embarking on a downward spiral but being powerless to stop it. Sounds horrifying, right? It is, and it's exactly what happened to Susannah Cahalan, a 24-year-old New York Post reporter. What began as a bite mark and a few overreactions quickly led to seizures, physical and mental deterioration, and to a troubling diagnosis. Was it because … [Read more...]