You have likely heard about the concept of forest bathing or shinrin-yoku, as originated from modern Japanese culture. Well, here is a new twist I experienced the other day and just had to tell this story!
Category: Mental Health
The Gift
“What first intrigued me was the cardboard mailing sleeve it came in. My home address was hand-written (exciting!) and with a cute heart (must be a friend!). But, whom do I know in San Jose, California?”
Connectivity, Part 2
When I posted my blog “Connectivity” last month on World Menopause Day, I didn’t plan on a follow-up blog. But, as with most things in my life, everything is a story!
Connectivity
October 18th this year is World Menopause Day, and I felt it important to share my personal story. With so much disconnect in our world right now, it can be a challenge for some to find ways to stay connected to meaningful things, people, places and events.
Lecture #26: Force of Habit: making them, breaking them and our relationship with health
What does it take to form new habits? Clinical psychologist Cara Dalbey gives a timeless lecture on a complex subject.
Crisis Hotlines
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here are helpful hotlines and resources for this and other urgent crises.
A Medieval Menopause Story!
“This story actually begins in childhood when I studied classical piano for many years, practicing daily after school on my mother’s Winter upright piano in the basement.”
Nature Therapy Break, Part 2
Whereas yesterday’s vignette revolved around a tiny spider and a gnat, today’s longer story includes lots of birds and a surprise football theme!