Growing up in mid-coast and then southern Maine, my life was a blend of Marine discipline from my father and Irish Catholic traditions from my mother. Sundays meant church, catechism classes, and communion. There was no talk of spirituality and nature was enjoyed in...
A Path to Spiritual Wellness
We do just about anything we can to help our bodies recover when we’re not feeling our best. Perhaps we might add extra leafy greens into a smoothie or spend more time resting.
We all have physical, emotional, and spiritual needs;...
Mindful Rituals - Nurturing Wellness Through Herbal Habits
We hope the habits created for the new year bring us closer to the happier, healthier people we strive to be. There is a lot of pressure to “start the year off right,” no matter what your...
The start of a new year feels amazing, doesn’t it? It can prompt exuberant, bright, and shiny feelings where everything seems possible, where obstacles of the old can be overtaken by the new. A welcome, clean, fresh start.
Within such high-spirited positivity, great intentions —...
Empathy is like a superpower that helps us understand and share the feelings of others. It’s about appreciating how someone feels by walking in their shoes. When we use empathy, we build stronger friendships and make our communities better.
Empathy helps us connect with others....
Distinguishing Temporary from Seasonal Sadness
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a kind of sadness that happens at certain times of the year. Since SAD is often linked to the lack of light, some are affected during cloudy or rainy...
