As an Army veteran, I've heard the "thank you for your service" phrase again and again, especially during Veterans Day celebrations. I do feel honored when I hear this but I know many of my brothers and sisters that often … [Read more...] about Honoring and Supporting Our Veterans
Mental Health
Animals and our Health (Part 3)
Pets and Mental Health: Lowering Stress Moreover, interacting with a friendly dog reduces levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. And it increases the release of oxytocin—another chemical in the body that reduces stress … [Read more...] about Animals and our Health (Part 3)
Proactive Living in a Reactive World.
In Auschwitz, Victor Frankel, the author of Man’s Search for Meaning, hit upon a striking revelation about free will. While we can’t always choose our life’s circumstances, we are always left with an element of free will. … [Read more...] about Proactive Living in a Reactive World.