One thing that seems to have become crystal clear during our 2020 pandemic-induced “time out” is how much we value—and miss—our relationships with others. This should not come as a surprise since we actually often do a lot of unconscious casual stroking and touching...

Many, many years ago when I had just started on my spiritual journey, I came across Mike Dooley. I listened to one of his first audio books on manifesting and his message really resonated with me. Maybe it was because he had been a Price Waterhouse accountant (just...

If you recall in my last note to you, I mentioned the power of meditation and human touch to raise your endorphins, those “feel good” chemicals in our bodies. But you can also look for laughter. It can be a small chuckle or a full-out roar, but laughter is one of the...

Sometimes we get so caught up in our to-do lists that we deny ourselves the opportunity to experience awe. And believe me, I’m as guilty as anyone. But there is one memory I cherish from raising my children that sticks with me to this day. It reminds me of the joy...

Take a minute to think about moments when you were truly awestruck. Perhaps it was the first moment you held your child in your arms, or a vista that literally took your breath away. Amid the height of the covid-19 pandemic, I tried this exercise myself and found my...

Numerous studies have demonstrated that spending time in nature can improve the body’s immune response. Trees release something known as phytoncides, which are chemicals they emit to protect themselves from insects and to fight disease. But it turns out that...