Bloom, Even if You Aren’t Planted

Recently, my father gifted me several healthy and happy air plants displayed on a large scallop shell. His instructions were “just get them wet every once in a while but don’t let them sit in water, they don’t like that.” He explained that while air...

Happy September

It’s here! Hooray! I love September! I really do. Everyone is home from their vacations and starting to get back into their routines. The weather is cooling off (a little) and there is a new buzz in the air. While others think of New Years as the time for...

Be the Change You Wish to See…

Mahatma Gandhi said , “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Today I say, “Be the change you wish to see in yourself.” The world is an angry and scary place. But it is also beautiful and kind. Happiness is the place where good can...

America’s On the Move Week

It looks like everyone is trying to play a roll in getting America healthy. The YMCA has declared this week (September 20-27) America on the Move Week.  Their goal is to help communities add small but meaningful changes to their lives and incorporate activities in...