According to important new research, when kids watch lots of television, parents’ stress levels increase.The research is helpful because it seems counterintuitive.In fact, many parents turn on the television specifically when they are...

“Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” ~Buddha When I went on my first diet in my teens (low-carb, it was back in the Atkins days), I...

“I lay my head upon his chest, and I was with my boy again. I spent so long in darkness I never thought the night would end. But somehow Grace has found me…and...

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thích Nhất Hạnh, Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life Do you ever feel...

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” —Antoine de Saint-ExuperyThe most valuable things in life will never be seen with the naked eye: love,...

“Sometimes just being there is enough.” ~Unknown It felt like I couldn’t breathe. Like someone was holding me by the neck, against a wall, and the floor might drop beneath us at any moment. I’m...

“Relationships are like glass. Sometimes it’s better to leave them broken than hurt yourself trying to put them back together.” ~Unknown A couple of months ago my dear friend and I were chatting over...

“The beautiful thing about life is that you always change, grow, and get better. You aren’t defined by your past. You aren’t your mistakes.” ~Unknown When I was an angsty fourteen-year-old, I remember screaming...