What do you think about when you hear the words, sex drive? Do you think about being with a partner or partners that are evenly matched? Maybe you think about a partner that enjoys all the same things or frequency in sexual connection you do. If so, your thinking might be line with societal norms […]
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“Our Lives Begin to End the Day We Become Silent about Things that Matter” – Martin Luther King
I remember a time long ago when something really mattered to me. I grew up with a happy childhood. My parents took me and my brothers to church every time the doors were open. The thing was that at the end of the service on Sunday mornings, the elementary school age boys were called to […]
Vitamins for Anxiety
There are people who suffer the effects of anxiety daily, some of which you may know personally. Our society has become more aware and accepting that treatment of anxiety are a norm, but what about treatment through medications? There are many who do not understand, prefer holistic medicines, or those who are fearful of mediation […]
Sleeps with Dogs
Yes. Please. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have a dog. Well…there are the first few years of college, times when I certainly wished for a dog. I need dogs in my life as much as I need the air I breathe. And so many people I meet seem to be just as […]
Apps for Mental Health
Over the last 20 years the availability of having technology at our fingertips has become something of a norm. To know that we can call someone, listen to music, read a book, or take amazing pictures and video; is nothing short of incredible. So tell me, in all the things you do with your phone […]
The Enneagram
Know thyself. It’s debatable what Greek philosopher wrote the directive but is said to be one of the three ancient inscriptions in Temple of Apollo in Delphi. Often, we assume we know who we are, but in actuality, it takes intentional work to examine the lens of how we view the world. Sure, maybe ignorance […]
Parenting Tip: Safety Rules for Technology with your Kids
I think it’s a fair assessment to say that our world loves technology. We love being able to chat, click, slide, like, video call, and post anything and everything to the world wide web for all to see. It’s a thrill for us to see the number of followers, subscribers, and friends that are connected […]
Combating Negative Body Image
Cultivating a positive body image is not an easy task. It seems like nowadays we are bombarded by a lot of information on what is the healthiest option in terms of food, exercise, or vitamins. Social media and the internet constantly show us video after blog post about what are exercises that are the best […]
What is Jealousy
Jealousy– 1. a feeling of unhappiness and anger caused by a belief that a loved one might be unfaithful. 2. a feeling of unhappiness caused by wanting what someone else has. The definition of jealousy sounds pretty simple right? We have all felt this feeling at some point in our lives, but when it comes […]
What Are Your Dreams Trying to Tell You?
Dreams can be fascinating. Wild. Beautiful. And sometimes frightening. What kind of dreams do you remember? We can gain insight from writing down a dream as soon as we awake. How quickly we tend to forget. At least I do. There are so many variations of dreams. A precognitive dream gives us knowledge of a […]