The Importance of Gratitude & How to Practice It
Gratitude is a beautiful, positive-energy emotion. It’s how we notice, honor, and validate the good things in our lives—big or small.
How to Show Your Gratitude on Veterans Day
Everyone has heard of Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, or Veterans Day—or all three. Even though different countries call this day different things, it’s the anniversary of the end of WWI at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Here in the US, we take this...
Honoring Your Loved Ones on the Days of the Dead
Many people have heard of The Day of the Dead, but did you know it’s actually three days long? The first day is October 31, which is known as Halloween in more recent cultures. The second day is November 1, known as el Dia de los innocentes, which translates to the...
The Day the World Came Together for Peace
October 24, 1945, is the official creation of the United Nations through the UN Charter. And even though it’s not a public holiday (or bank holiday, if you’re from outside the U.S.), people come together to celebrate this auspicious anniversary—even in the form of a...
How to Get Grounded with a Nature Meditation
My Dear Community, When was the last time you took time to retreat from ‘the world’? Time to slow down and notice how you feel and what you’re thinking? To really allow your grief, or overwhelm, or glimpses of happiness? Instead, how often do you dash from one thing...