Mind

It’s that time of year again. The fresh scent of an evergreen fills the house. Strains of “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bells” permeate the airwaves. Once again, I unpack the fragile, ceramic Santa that I made as a gift for my mom when I was five. Suddenly, I’m transported back in time—for better or for worse. The holidays should be joyous times filled with family and friends, but sometimes the very traditions that give meaning to this season also trigger old fears, hurts, and anxieties. (And if you’re prone to Season Affective Disorder (SAD), the lack of warmth and sunshine can zap your goodwill toward men, and women, too.)

How to Reduce Stress by Doing Less and Doing It Slowly. Beware the barrenness of a busy life... Here are four tips for slowing down!

Cultivating a Buddha Brain for Holiday Happiness
by Kari Henley

Well, there’s less than a week til Christmas — how’s everyone doing out there? The United States

Nature heals in many ways. Most of us have felt the sense of renewal that comes from walking through a garden filled with fragrant flowers, or sitting under a massive tree, shaded from the burning rays of the sun. Indigenous peoples worldwide believe that each plant has a spirit we can communicate with, to ask for their help in healing.

Hate Making New Year’s Resolutions? You May Want To Try Some Smart Goals Instead
This year, say no to typical resolutions.

Conventional wisdom says that when the