It's time to rethink aging. Because good health is more than the absence of illness, this encouraging piece by Kay Stroud about why we need to rethink aging in the July 7, 2017, Illawarra Mercury is quite appropriate for a blog on 'sowing and reaping good health'. Stroud references a Journal of Physicology study finding that "how we age is largely up to us", so it makes sense to consider ideas that potentially affect our quality of life today and in the future. The beginning of Stroud's article Continue Reading
What are you looking at? by Tim Mitchinson via Journal Star
"What are you looking at?" is a simple question on the surface but has life impacting implications as Tim Mitchinson points out through this Journal Star June 6 article. Be sure to click the link below to read the entire article to see an example of this way of thinking put into practice. One day while reading in the living room of the retirement home where she lived, Mildred glimpsed a woman on the opposite side of the room. She thought about waving or saying good morning, but decided Continue Reading
Prayer: Like Driving by Moonlight by Sharon Vincz Andrews via Medium
Do you find prayer effective? Statistics would suggest that fewer people today pray. But those who rely on prayer should appreciate this lovely analogy comparing prayer to driving by moonlight. The February 24 Medium article shares a time that prayer was life-changing for author Sharon Andrews. The beginning of the article is below but you must click the link to read the entire article and discover the prayerful resolution to the threat of foreclosure. Our recent supermoon made me think of Continue Reading
Unimpressed by the press by Wendy Margolese via Simcoe.com
Unimpressed by the press to the point of depression? Fake news, alternate facts - seems many today are unimpressed by the press or at least not impressed in a good way. Some find the news more depressing than informative which was the impetus for Wendy Margolese's February 20th article in Simcoe.com. "Unimpressed with the press" includes some fresh ideas for staying informed while maintaining mental peace. Begin reading below and be sure to click the link at the end to read the whole Continue Reading
Opinion: What if health were catching? by Bob Cummings via Press and Guide
This question "what if health were catching?" caught my attention because of a recent Kansas newspaper article reporting increased hospital visitor scrutiny to prevent the spread of flu. More than just a passing thought, Bob Cummings expectation of health was put to a practical test. The beginning of the article is below but you will need to click the link at the end to find out about Bob's flu encounter. I will add that for many years I have responded to "Don't get too close, I have the flu" Continue Reading
The greatest moment in the history of human imagination by Eric Nelson via Communities Digital News
“The greatest moment in the history of human imagination.” A thought-provoking title for Eric Nelson's January 16, 2017 article in Communities Digital News challenging the fixedness of matter in regard to health. Inspired by Jay Walker's TEDMED about a change in perception regarding earth's relationship to the sun has implications relevant far into the future. Consider “human imagination” as you begin reading below and be sure to click through to read the entire article. Jay Walker described it Continue Reading
The star shines for everyone by Van Driessen via thedailystar.com
The star shines for everyone - do you see it? As light can hide the night stars from view, the busyness of the world can distract us from beholding the star that shines for everyone - transforming hearts and leading us individually and collectively out of darkness. Van Driessen's December 16 article in The Daily Star reflects on discerning and following that light. Read the beginning of Driessen's article below then follow the link for a fuller appreciation of how the star shines for everyone, Continue Reading
Spirituality and Health Connection: Helping as Only You Can by Steven Salt via InfinityHouseMagazine.com
Helping as only you can - what a great thought for the holiday's. Steven Salt's article in the November 21st InfinityHouseMagazine.com tells the kind of story we all like to hear around the holidays. Though shopping takes center stage in advertising, we would probably agree that the best part of Christmas is seeing the Christ in our fellow man. So the idea of helping as only you can reminds us that we each have unique gifts to share that bring blessings - including happiness and health. Continue Reading
Healing the divisions that are separating us by Steven Salt via Herald-Star
Healing the divisions that separate us should be our goal going forward. Though the US Presidential election is behind us, healing the divisions between us can seem an overwhelming task. Which is what makes Steven Salt's Nov 5 article in the Herald-Star such an important read and consideration. What can overcome the fear that 'the other guy' will do us harm? The beginning of Salt's article is below as well as a link to read the entire article on the Herald-Star site. No trespassing. Keep Continue Reading
Happiness at work: It’s an inside, personal job by Sharon Andrews via The Republic
If happiness at work sometimes seems elusive, consider these tips in The Republic Oct 21 article by Sharon Andrews. Especially helpful is the answer one entry-level worker found to his question “Why wait for a better job? Can’t I be happy now?” A change of thought about work resulted in happiness in the current job then carried over to his jobs going forward. The article's beginning is below but be sure to click through to read it in full. You stare at the computer screen. You quietly Continue Reading