What can help in overcoming thoughts of suicide? Recent news reports indicated that Kansas’ suicide rates have increased at a faster rate than the nation as a whole. Reports of suicide in the news remind us to be alert to those around us who might need help but can leave us wondering what one could say or do that would be helpful in overcoming thoughts of suicide. In the June 8 issue of The Christian Science Monitor, Ingrid Peschke shared how she was able to help a friend see that his life Continue Reading
Building on our expectations by Steven Salt via Cleveland.com
Building on our expectations of health Expectations are largely built without our being aware we're building them so Steven Salt's June 14 article in Cleveland.com offers thought-provoking considerations about building on our expectations - especially as they relate to health. The beginning of Salt's article is below but please click the link to read the entire article. "The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." Continue Reading
Senior options: Why we need to rethink aging by Kay Stroud via Illawarra Mercury
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
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
Healing the divisions that separate us by Steven Salt via Cleveland.com
Healing the divisions. A goal of healing the divisions we see in society can feel overwhelming - especially when there seems little desire for inclusion. The tendency to create separation between people who seem different or don't share our views is all too common today. It is heartening to read actual solutions implemented in a loving manner. Let's consider contributing to unity by ending all sense of division in our own experiences as we read the excerpt from Steven Salt's September Continue Reading
You and heaven can make a difference by Bob Cummings via Lansing State Journal
Can good really make a difference? A desire to make a difference is inherent in each one of us but individual efforts can feel inconsequential. Bob Cummings' Aug 17th article in the Lancing State Journal "You and heaven can make a difference" includes an example to remember when the suggestion comes that good deeds are just a "drop in the bucket." Here is video showing the difference one drop can make! Keep reading here for the beginning of Bob's article then click the link to Continue Reading
A healing ministry you may not have heard about by Tim Mitchinson via Chicago Tribune
Do you know about this healing ministry? When something works for you, it's natural to want to share it and I have certainly found the healing ministry Tim Mitchinson talks about in his July 25th article in the Chicago Tribune to be effective, yet agree it is little known. So take a minute to read this short piece and perhaps discover something new. Please follow the link at the end to read the entire article. There are many types of professionals in the world of health. Allopathic medicine Continue Reading
Health regardless of diet, lifestyle, and genes by Keith Wommack via Chron.com
"Health regardless of diet, lifestyle, and genes" - not the usual headline! But Keith Wommack's June 21 article in Chron.com offers a fascinating look at an extensive study that baffled scientists. The conclusions suggests that strong relationships can play a key role in good health. What if loving relationships are actually more important to good health than diet, lifestyle and genes? Since summer can bring additional time with family and friends, this article is a timely and worthwhile Continue Reading