By Ruth W. Crocker− I learned how to appear to look strong and hold myself together following the death of a loved one from my mother. I observed her after the death of my youngest brother from...

By Clara Jones – “My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance”. —Erma Bombeck Living is messy. Just like in our homes things get dirty, broken, misplaced or even lost. Disasters and disruptions...

By Ellen Dolgen – Yes, the Constitution gave us freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms (or, in our menopausal state, the right to bare arms). But think about it. Are you emotionally...

By Guest Blogger Lucille Zimmerman – In the last few days I’ve heard from five people who told me the spouses of their adult children have limited access to their grandchildren. I don’t know all the circumstances…one...

By Rhonda Caudell – Studies regarding loneliness conducted on seniors over age 60 and reported by JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) indicated the following:  read the article HERE … An increased risk of death over the six-year follow-up...

Beauty & Confidence: Mind & Wellness By Winnie Yu for Beauty & Confidence – Suck it up. Don’t be a crybaby. Quit your crying. For years, we were told not to shed emotional tears, to pack away our...

Choose Emotional Health Have you ever prayed, “Lord, help me”? Far from being the cry of a weakling, it is one of the healthiest prayers we can utter when we feel overwhelmed. But don’t stop there. I’ve...

By Poppy Smith – Be Alert to Your Emotions When Regina Brett of Ohio turned 90 years old, she looked back over the years and wrote a list of 45 lessons life had taught her.  Here are...

Starting Your Day With A Brisk Walk or Is Great Way To Relieve Stress The news is full of stories about stress and how to get a break from the constant tension that you feel on a day...

Many of us at one time or another have gone through some period in our lives where we may have felt anxiety, depression, stress, great loss or other emotional or mental difficulties. Therapy and/or counseling is always...

By Sandi Thompson – Here are seven strategies to help you attain your 2012 goals for health and wellness. 1. Work backwards from your goals to where you are RIGHT now. Be honest with yourself. If you...

By Dr. Jo Anne White – In the midst of changing times and uncertainty, it’s necessary to shift our focus, taking stock of what’s important in our – family, friends, community, spirituality and health. When our lives...

By Kathleen Gibson – Grief is an unruly visitor—and even more so, when it drops in near Christmas. Surrounded by the mirth of others, the knife of loss cuts on both sides. For a time, the death...

By Laura Petherbridge – October through December can be an excruciating time of year for those who have experienced a loss. In addition to the death of a loved one, divorce, illness, family trauma, job loss, a...

By Alice Burron – At one time or another, most of us have felt an atypical general feeling of frustration, depression or annoyance as late fall turns into full-blown winter. Maybe it is caused by the change...

By Linda Menesez – My husband and I were out enjoying nature the other morning, and it made me think about how we see life. We came to a spot at a local bird refuge, and there was...