How to be more empathetic and accepting of each other is a big step in building a safe, nurturing society. We’re not all the same, and that’s a good thing – it means that we can see things differently, come to creative solutions and enjoy a variety of thoughts and opinions. By building better connections … Read more
I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety, and I knew I needed to alter my thoughts before they consumed my day. Reports of the recent deaths of children and youth in Israel sent my mind spinning in multiple directions. Safety suddenly seemed elusive as I imagined my own loved ones victimized by rampaging terrorists. Anxiety battered … Read more
Have you ever brought up the idea of becoming a new runner to your friends or coworkers and they seemed repulsed? Negative conclusions drive people away from the amazing art form of running. “Gross,” they say, or “Why do you do that to yourself?” Maybe you have had that experience, or maybe you are that … Read more
Figs, some of God’s amazing fruits, contain many benefits. They grow well in our North Florida weather and are some of the healthiest foods God has given us. According to Annette Reader, a nutritionist and writer of Steven Woods of the Promised Land, figs are loaded with vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6 (folate), A, E, … Read more
Have you been in a desperate fight with anxiety? This year, I was, and at times I still am. But through my experience, I found the best way to fight anxiety is with purposeful, healthy living. Our bodies can be unreliable, especially when we need them most. But the true danger comes when we think … Read more