You wake up in an awesome mood, get ready to take on the day with a song and smile, and leave your home with a spring in your step. Then, something happens. You can't quite peg when it started, but your energy sags to the floor, your smile fades, and irritation has replaced joy. You morphed … Continue reading How to Keep High-Vibe Around Negative People
In the summer of 2015, I lost both my grandfathers within a month. The hole in my heart mourned the absence of two dearly loved role models. However, I was grateful. Grateful that their deaths were not unexpected, and that I'd had the opportunity to say what I needed to before their souls left this … Continue reading I just called to say I love you
According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology (December 13, 2012), 45% of Americans usually begin the year with New Year's Resolutions, yet only 8% are successful with their goals. That's...depressing. I don't believe the problem lies with the people who make resolutions, nor in the resolutions themselves. I think it's in … Continue reading 5 Steps To Turning Your New Year’s Resolutions Into Realities
One weekend during my middle school years, I invited a few of my girlfriends over for a pool party. During the festivities, my mother noticed one of my friends appeared to be upset. When Mom asked her what was wrong, she said she hated her big nose. My mother told her she had a beautiful … Continue reading Little Words Can Have a Giant Impact
My idea of a romantic meal is one in which we aren't disturbed. For Valentine's Day last year, that meant a simple but tantalizing feast at home that wasn't interrupted by trips to the kitchen. With no baking or cooking to coordinate and no pots and pans to clean, I was able to focus all … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Nourishment
Kristin Rath 