I’ve come to the realization that most of us don’t allow ourselves to feel joy most days. Sure, maybe on some kind of big occasion, we’ll let ourselves run around whooping with joy … but mostly not.
Think about you past week: have they been joyful and wondrous? Or routine, full of busyness and stress and doing doing doing?
If you felt a daily amount of joy and wonder, you’re likely the exception. Most people don’t seem to feel joy regularly, or even realize that that’s the case.
Let’s change that.
Joy and wonder are two emotions we shut down, for so many reasons: it’s safe, it’s not allowed, we’re worried about ourselves, we’re stressed. But wouldn’t we like to live a life that has joy every day? That feels wonder at the incredibleness of this world and the richness of humanity?
I’ve come to the realization that most of us don’t allow ourselves to feel joy most days. Sure, maybe on some kind of big occasion, we’ll let ourselves run around whooping with joy … but mostly not.
Think about you past week: have they been joyful and wondrous? Or routine, full of busyness and stress and doing doing doing?
If you felt a daily amount of joy and wonder, you’re likely the exception. Most people don’t seem to feel joy regularly, or even realize that that’s the case.
Let’s change that.
Joy and wonder are two emotions we shut down, for so many reasons: it’s safe, it’s not allowed, we’re worried about ourselves, we’re stressed. But wouldn’t we like to live a life that has joy every day? That feels wonder at the incredibleness of this world and the richness of humanity?
“The answer to the pain of grief is not how to get yourself out of it, but how to support yourself inside it.” ~Unknown
Since losing my husband Matt over eight months ago to cancer at the age of just thirty-nine, I have noticed so many changes happening within me, and one of those changes is a fierce sense of protectiveness that I have over my grief.
We are living in a unique time in history. The world has turned upside down due to the coronavirus pandemic, and at the time of writing this the UK had just passed 100,000 Covid-related deaths with many more not involving Covid.
That is an obscene amount of grieving people, and when I also consider the fact that not all loss is related to death,…
“The answer to the pain of grief is not how to get yourself out of it, but how to support yourself inside it.” ~Unknown
Since losing my husband Matt over eight months ago to cancer at the age of just thirty-nine, I have noticed so many changes happening within me, and one of those changes is a fierce sense of protectiveness that I have over my grief.
We are living in a unique time in history. The world has turned upside down due to the coronavirus pandemic, and at the time of writing this the UK had just passed 100,000 Covid-related deaths with many more not involving Covid.
That is an obscene amount of grieving people, and when I also consider the fact that not all loss is related to death,…
Gums and chompers not doing so hot? It could be periodontitis, aka gum disease or periodontal disease.
What is periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection caused by excess bacteria buildup on your teeth and gums. This can damage your teeth or, worse, your jawbones.
But don’t stress just yet — periodontitis is totally treatable in its early stages. Before things get really bad, be extra diligent about oral hygiene. That means scheduling regular dental cleanings, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="/live/brushing-teet…
Gums and chompers not doing so hot? It could be periodontitis, aka gum disease or periodontal disease.
What is periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection caused by excess bacteria buildup on your teeth and gums. This can damage your teeth or, worse, your jawbones.
But don’t stress just yet — periodontitis is totally treatable in its early stages. Before things get really bad, be extra diligent about oral hygiene. That means scheduling regular dental cleanings, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="/live/brushing-teet…
We’re carb people. What can we say? And risotto is about the fanciest meal you can make that’s secretly really easy.
This 8-ingredient vegan risotto is beautifully rich in flavor thanks to miso, white wine, and vegan parmesan cheese. And it’s beaming with fresh spring vegetables in every bite!Make it for yourself and enjoy leftovers throughout the week, or wow dinner guests. Let us show you how it’s done!
We’re carb people. What can we say? And risotto is about the fanciest meal you can make that’s secretly really easy.
This 8-ingredient vegan risotto is beautifully rich in flavor thanks to miso, white wine, and vegan parmesan cheese. And it’s beaming with fresh spring vegetables in every bite!Make it for yourself and enjoy leftovers throughout the week, or wow dinner guests. Let us show you how it’s done!
It’s always exciting to add a new piece of equipment to my home gym. It can be a bit less fun when you spend your hard-earned money on something that ends up being a disappointment, and even more fun when something turns out to be better than expected.
It’s always exciting to add a new piece of equipment to my home gym. It can be a bit less fun when you spend your hard-earned money on something that ends up being a disappointment, and even more fun when something turns out to be better than expected.
What started as a quest to perfect vegan gluten-free pound cake morphed into creating the most perfect vanilla cupcake we’ve laid taste buds on. Friends, these vegan vanilla cupcakes are a must-try: 1 bowl, 10 ingredients, naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and grain-free. Let us show you how it’s done!
Gluten-Free Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
These cupcakes start with mixing the wet ingredients.<…
What started as a quest to perfect vegan gluten-free pound cake morphed into creating the most perfect vanilla cupcake we’ve laid taste buds on. Friends, these vegan vanilla cupcakes are a must-try: 1 bowl, 10 ingredients, naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and grain-free. Let us show you how it’s done!
Gluten-Free Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
These cupcakes start with mixing the wet ingredients.<…
A major challenge in the study of aging and age-related disease is establishing the direction of causation. A great many mechanisms of aging are known, but it is difficult to firmly establish the relationships between them. The body is made up of many interacting systems, and changes in any one system tend affect the others, directly or indirectly. Equally, any two specific aspects of aging can be quite disconnected from one another but nonetheless proceed in parallel because they are both influenced by a third underlying mechanism. For example, the chronic inflammation of aging is a systemic problem, driving dysfunction in tissues throughout the body and accelerating the onset and progression of a wide range of age-related conditions.
Today’s research materials are an example of this point. …
A major challenge in the study of aging and age-related disease is establishing the direction of causation. A great many mechanisms of aging are known, but it is difficult to firmly establish the relationships between them. The body is made up of many interacting systems, and changes in any one system tend affect the others, directly or indirectly. Equally, any two specific aspects of aging can be quite disconnected from one another but nonetheless proceed in parallel because they are both influenced by a third underlying mechanism. For example, the chronic inflammation of aging is a systemic problem, driving dysfunction in tissues throughout the body and accelerating the onset and progression of a wide range of age-related conditions.
Today’s research materials are an example of this point. …
