“A strong friendship doesn’t need daily conversation; doesn’t always need togetherness. As long as the relationship lives in the heart, true friends will never part.” ~Oscar Auliq-Ice ..read more

Our parents warned us about it, but it’s hard to understand until you experience it firsthand: as you get older, time seems to fly. It catches you off guard, probably because it’s such a powerful and bizarre concept. You can’t add more time to the clock, but by understanding how this phenomenon works, you can at least try to make life seem like it’s passing by a little slower ..read more

We have been reading article after article conveying that family photos have a powerful effect on our brain and our souls. Neuroscientist Nas (@nasneuro) reports, “looking at photos can have a positive psychological effect: children laugh when looking at old pictures of themselves. Neuroimaging research shows that looking at photos of our loved ones slow down the ‘stress centers’ of our brain ..read more

Are you ready to amp up your spring self-care? Spring is a great time to focus on just this, and also for new beginnings. It’s an excellent time to shed the old and welcome the new and refresh and renew yourself, both inside and out ..read more

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a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders Self-care is exactly what the word says. It’s simply about caring for oneself. In today’s day and age, our lives are so busy, and we are expected to do so much in a short period of time, that often we don’t even consider taking a moment to ourselves. Who are we and how do we want to function? And, because we don’t take the time to think about that, eventually, we burn out. But, sometimes, we can recognize that, and take some time for ourselves. Other times, however, it may lead to more serious circumstances such as mental health ..read more

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a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders R-e-s-p-e-c-t who sang it better than Aretha Franklin? Okay, maybe Tina Turner’s rendition. But truth be told, no matter who sang it- the words of the song are important to the very fabric of our being. Respect is an ideology that resonates into every part of our lives. Respect is a coveted part of our being – a consideration and appreciation for one’s self and of others. It is manifested first in our personal make-up which is reflected by our actions and reactions. Respect is a learned and skilled behavior and mental exercise t ..read more

Spring is the season of new beginnings. It’s a time of renewal, where nature comes alive with colors and sounds. It’s a season of beauty and wonder. Do you feel that spring fever ..read more