By Brieanna Knepper Gratitude. It’s a word that crosses my path at least once a day. I can’t count the number of articles or social media posts I’ve seen about the power of being grateful. With everything going on in the world, it seemed like the right time to pick up a pen and show […]
By Sarah Wylde With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I thought the perfect topic to cover in this week’s post would be about being grateful and expressing gratitude. Our thoughts and emotions are quite powerful, perhaps more than we realize. So, this year, when the time comes to go around your dinner table to give thanks, make […]
I had an epiphany recently. Oh boy! Hold on tight. Before I get to it, a tangent if you don’t mind. If you’ve read any of my past articles on anxiety you’ll know that my first step in calming the shortness of breath and quivering is by focusing on having a positive mindset. I work […]
September through December typically are the busiest months of the year for me. During this time, I facilitate an Adopt-A-Family event for a local community center. In the last four years, over 160, 180, 220 (x2) kids have been supported to experience the joy of the holidays. Through the community center, their parents are working […]
The 5th Annual Gratitude Challenge encouraged entrants to share what will make 2019 their best year yet! No major feats required; the simple efforts of optimism and connection are enough to spark a ripple effect of good in your community. We really wanted everyone to take the time to contemplate the big and little changes […]
Something hit me yesterday. I was giving my youngest son a bath. He was overcome with wild laughter because I filled the tub with a few inches water and tons of bubbles. He was a pig in mud. My stream of consciousness took over as he let loose. What will my life look like exactly […]
A Blueprint When Feeling Blue: How A Mental Health Diagnosis Can Be Empowering By Ashley Santangelo When First Impressions are the Worst Impressions The first time you ever heard the term “mental illness”, what did you think of? I can tell you what I thought of. I was in the beginning of high school the […]
Green bean casserole, football, stretchy pants, and discount holiday shopping. Thanksgiving day can bring up a certain mix of modern Americana imagery. Do you know what thanksgiving means? I actually had to look up the definition of the word, “thanksgiving”. Here it is: thanks·giv·ing /ˌTHaNGksˈɡiviNG/ noun 1. the expression of gratitude, especially to God. “he […]
