by contentfreshadmin | May 31, 2017 | Gratitude, Mindfulness, Purpose
I am just amazed at how often I hear the phrase, “I am my own worst enemy,” or some other similar phrase implying the ideas of being self-critical or self-sabotaging. I wonder to myself how might someone’s life look different in the days and weeks ahead if they could...
by contentfreshadmin | Apr 8, 2016 | Generosity, Gratitude
Parents and educators are acutely aware that children can be both excessively self-oriented and overwhelmingly generous. For every preschooler refusing to share his toy truck, there’s an eight year old who insists on giving all of his allowance money to the homeless....
by contentfreshadmin | Mar 18, 2016 | Anxiety, Gratitude, Happiness, Inner Peace, Peace
By Terri Mudge Nature is Captivating! I have been captivated by the power of nature! When I stumbled on some research that proved its power in restoring our wellbeing, I paid attention. Here’s what I found. Studies at a hospital in Pennsylvania from 1972-81 generated...
by contentfreshadmin | Mar 18, 2016 | Gratitude, Happiness, Inner Peace, Mindfulness
What do the Grand Canyon, Sistine Chapel, and gazing at distant stars all have in common? They can awaken a deep appreciation for the world around us and inspire a profound sense of awe. This sensation is often accompanied by an awareness of something larger...
by contentfreshadmin | Dec 3, 2015 | Gratitude
Much of the research on happiness can be boiled down to one main prescription: give thanks. Across hundreds of studies, practicing gratitude has been found to increase positive emotions, reduce the risk of depression, heighten relationship satisfaction, and increase...
by contentfreshadmin | Nov 25, 2015 | Gratitude
Yes, “thank you” is an essential, everyday part of family dinners, trips to the store, business deals, and political negotiations. That might be why so many people have dismissed gratitude as simple, obvious, and unworthy of serious attention. However, they’re finding...
