I am so looking forward to this year’s family vacation. Another wild foray into the woods, where we get to mellow out and renew our spirits, enjoy each other’s company and have fun. In some years the vacation arrangements work well — lots of exciting things to do and see, lots of adventure. In other…
Does having more money increase happiness? Apparently winning the lottery doesn’t assure long-term contentment. I know you’re saying, “I’d like to see for myself.” After good fortune of any sort, whether winning Power-ball or getting a pay raise, happiness levels spike for a short time, but return to previous levels after a few months. We seem to…
A physician recommended minimum 5 hour-a-month nature dose in Finland and pediatrician prescriptions for family visits to nature parks in California are pilot projects spurred by the recent studies on the healing powers of nature. Forward thinking doctors acknowledge: interacting with nature physically lowers our stress level. “People underestimate the happiness effect of geting outdoors,”says…
“Jack died.” The night my brother, Phil, called and told me, I thought he was talking about our father, Jack. Dad was almost 90 and in declining physical and cognitive health. While his passing would be sad, it would not be unexpected and a blessing in some ways. He would be at peace; not agitated…
Everyone my age has surely heard these words — probably repeatedly. But did we tell it to our kids? Not according to a recent study. ONLY 10 PERCENT of TEENS spend time outside every day of the week. That fact astounds me. Our mothers had it right. We would spend hours “playing” in the back…
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