Sometimes it’s easy to identify specific events or circumstances that are making us feel down. Feeling stuck in a job, strain in a friendship, or maybe a significant loss. But it’s not always obvious, and while knowing the cause doesn’t make the feelings disappear, it can be a helpful step in the process to identify where its coming from.
Read MoreI have been thinking about this topic a lot as my own interaction with social media, primarily Instagram, has increased significantly over the past year. It's a great place to go to see what's going on in my community, follow policy making organizations, admire the work of local entrepreneurs and find cooking inspiration to name a few. It's also a place where I can lose a lot of time and focus, and sometimes my perspective.
Read MoreOne of the most common reasons I hear (and have said myself) for not preparing more nutritious food at home is, "I just don't have time". I get it. I really got it when I had two young children, a full time job, 5 horses and 2 dogs. More about that another time- let's just say that I did keep
Read MoreWhat is nature therapy? New Age? Not really, it’s actually a concept that’s been around since the beginning, though at times it was a much more integral and “natural” part of our daily lives. What’s new, is that it doesn’t come so naturally anymore for most people.
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