Walking the Grief Home: Six Companions for Living with Loss
The world does not end when a loved one dies, but its form is lost. The familiar becomes strange. Time expands and contracts. It feels like the body has stopped moving, as if it has forgotten that it belongs to itself. During this early period when the mind feels unstable and the ground unreliable, we […]
Meditation to calm your attention
We live in a noisy world where people are constantly competing for attention. But as teacher Sharon Salzberg reminds us, our attention spans are strongest when we can rest and recover. When we talk about attention, we often use active and extractive verbs: verbs like pay, give, court, and leverage. In mindfulness, attention is not […]
Learn how to live life to the fullest with a mental illness
A famous Latin phrase that I love is “Carpe diem.” It means “seize the day.” Young people may be more familiar with the phrase “You only live once,” or YOLO. Both phrases encourage people to live their lives to the fullest. I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety since childhood, so it’s been difficult for me […]
Basic garden maintenance
When you dream of a blooming, refreshing, lush garden (aka an outdoor paradise you’ll never want to leave), what’s always forgotten is how much effort you’ll have to put into it. After all, gardening takes effort. I sweat a lot (especially in the summer!). and requires long-term thinking that many new gardeners don’t fully understand […]
Summer iced tea recipe for skin hydration
Drinking a tall glass of iced tea is one of the most refreshing ways to stay cool and hydrated this summer. Whether you’re sitting by the pool or enjoying a seasonally warm evening in your outdoor space, iced tea has many benefits. It’s packed with skincare benefits to help you achieve a glowing glow from […]
How just one meal can cause your arteries and lungs to malfunction
What happens within a few hours of eating a high-fat meal? Our age is the same as the age of our arteries. How can we maintain arterial function as we age? Poor diet and sedentary behavior can trigger harmful aging processes, including failure of tiny power plants within cells, leading to the production of free […]
Semi-hardy salvia cuttings
Last updated: July 20, 2026 by Thompson & Morgan Horticulture Team Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’ blooms very freely, so it can be difficult to keep up with deadheading, but doing so will keep it blooming all summer long. Image: Anneliese Brilli Salvias are one of the most rewarding and easiest plants I grow. I have amassed […]
Connecting through shared rituals: How doing things together builds a sense of belonging.
Think about the last time you truly felt like you were a part of something. Maybe it wasn’t a conversation. It was an act. Holiday tables, concerts where the whole room sings the same words, weekly dinners that always happen the same way, the service, the team, the traditions. Something that is repeated, shared, and […]
The strength of weak ties: Why loose ties matter more than you think
When we think of our social lives, we tend to think of our inner circle: our few closest friends, our family, and the people who show up at 2am. These relationships are very important. But it turns out they aren’t the whole picture, and the parts we overlook carry more weight than their reputation suggests. […]
Belonging vs. Fitting In: Why Difference Changes Everything
Most of us have spent time in a room full of people and yet felt alone in the midst of it all. You smile at the right times, nod along, say things you agree with, and feel a quiet exhaustion in playing a version of yourself that the group will accept. That feeling has a […]