Category Archives: well-being

Do You Hibernate in Winter?

by rosemary, February 5, 2014

Were you too busy watching Super Bowl commercials on Sunday to notice that Punxsutawney Phil had emerged from his burrow this year? He saw his shadow and went back in to hibernate, predicting that the blistery winter weather much of the country has been experiencing will last for another 6 weeks. You may not be as interested in Groundhog Day as I am – full disclosure, February 2 is also my birthday so I’ve followed the tradition for years. For many of us, winter weather does seem to drag on … Continue reading →

Posted in well-being, your self | Tagged cold, exercise, family, friends, Groundhog Day, gym, mood, outside, rain, reconnect, snow, winter | Leave a comment

Burma: A Country Poised to Flourish

by phyllis, January 30, 2014

I just returned from a fascinating trip to Burma, also known as Myanmar, one of the world’s last frontiers. It’s the second largest country in Southeast Asia, with a population of 60 million and over 53 million Buddhists. On water or land – walking, biking, hiking – gentle, friendly and kind people welcomed us. I don’t know about you, but it feels like I’m always in a race against the clock. For the past three weeks I slowed way down. Of course we were on vacation so that says a … Continue reading →

Posted in stress, well-being, your self | Tagged 88 Generation, Aung San Suu Kyi, Bagan, Bhutan, Buddhism, Burma, Costa Rica, Croatia, human rights, Inle Lake, monasteries, monks, Morocco, Myanmar, pagodas, Pyone Cho, travel | Leave a comment

Virtual book tour with Johann Arnold

by rosemary, January 22, 2014

Today we are pleased to host Pastor Johann Christoph Arnold for a Q&A session as he discusses his newest work, Rich in Years: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Long Life. His book offers sage advice, both for elders and their caregivers, about the upside to growing older and how to find meaning in the challenges of this time of life. Since many of us are either caring for aging parents or are getting on in years ourselves, let’s begin. Mentors: Thank you for agreeing to participate in our Virtual … Continue reading →

Posted in aging parents, well-being | Tagged community, healthy aging, long life, meaning, peace, Rich in Years, wisdom | 9 Comments

Hitting a bull’s eye

by rosemary, January 9, 2014

If you’ve been putting off implementing your New Year’s resolutions, know that you’re not alone. Studies estimate that 20% of adults are chronic procrastinators. But rather than beating yourself up over your lack of progress – as you’ve probably done in the past – why not get past your inertia and try something new this year to get you going? All that self-blame didn’t really get you anywhere before, it just made you feel even worse. And the more negative your emotions, the less likely that you’ll actually overcome obstacles … Continue reading →