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A Warm Reception for Eco-Weddings

Posted on: Thursday, April 10th, 2008 in: Climate / Human habitat, Herbs and other botanicals, Mental and emotional health, relationships

As I plan my own wedding, I have been keeping an eye on my eco footprint my event will have.  While planning a wedding one is presented with an almost impossible number of options, as I keep an environmental eye on my selections, the choices are no less diminished.  You can buy earth-friendly napkins, invitations, flowers and […]

A simple gesture of thanks

Posted on: Friday, March 28th, 2008 in: relationships

The gesture starts with your hand on your heart as if you’re about to do the Pledge of Allegiance. And then you just bring the hand down and out in front of you.
It actually means ‘thank you from the bottom of my heart.’
Scott Truitt, of Seattle, Washington, says many Americans want to express […]

Happiness is… a bit of work, but worth it

Posted on: Sunday, February 17th, 2008 in: Contemplative exploration / Religion, Humor, Mental and emotional health, relationships

…or, says Tal Ben-shahar who teaches the world to focus on the good, “Positive emotions are key elements in the development of a resilient psychological immune system based on optimism and self esteem.”
“Attaining lasting happiness requires that we enjoy the journey on our way toward a destination we deem valuable. Happiness, therefore, is not about […]

Faith the Dog

Posted on: Monday, February 11th, 2008 in: Contemplative exploration / Religion, Mental and emotional health, relationships

Faith the Dog was found in the backyard of a flea market area on January 21, 2003.  She was born with severe birth defects in front legs, making her unable to walk on either of them.  Neighbors took her in and taught her to walk and run on just two legs.  Her feat is so inpsiring, […]

Divorce Attacks Planet Earth!

Posted on: Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 in: Climate / Human habitat, Ecology, Mental and emotional health, relationships

 
In a recent study, scientist Jiango “Jack” Liu found a correlation between increased divorce rates and energy consumption.  As he was studying a panda population in a specific region in China, he noticed that while the region’s human population didn’t change, there was an increasein the number of households.  He found that divorced people are leading ‘resource […]

Like attracts like!

Posted on: Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 in: Mental and emotional health, relationships

Well, yes… after all, if l like you and you like me, that’s a good place to start a friendship!
The idea that opposites attract doesn’t have to mean that the city mouse and the country mouse get married. But often times l find that l appreciate seeing good qualities, positive […]