Life Balanced

This week I had to go to the DMV to get my lost driver’s license replaced. Most people associate the DMV with numerous long lines, numbers being called out, and a lot of standing around and waiting. On this visit however, I decided to go in with a positive attitude and take advantage of my […]

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During the holidays we are suddenly faced with additional stress that we don’t normally experience during the rest of year. It can cause irritability and other issues during a time that should be spend enjoying the holiday season. This post is about some of the practical things you can do to reduce stress this time […]

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In the last year we’ve seen countless cover stories in the media about global warming, and Al Gore’s book and movie Inconvenient Truth has drawn an amazing amount of attention to the subject. Many of us may not be able to afford a hybrid car or solar panels for our home, but there are many, […]

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A recent study came out saying that happy people are less likely to get sick and are healthier overall. I’m a happy optimist by trade and am rarely ill, but I do notice that when I’m going through a tough period in my life, I’m more likely to get sick.

Carnegie Mellon University researchers found […]

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Whenever someone poses the question, “If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be?” I always choose the Dalai Lama. I read one of his books during a four week trip to Nepal about seven years ago. His words resonated with me and also piqued my interest in Buddhism. Below […]

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