This big guy is having some winter fun. https://…
How many of you find time for just being? Just being and doing nothing? I know that for me personally, taking time for just being is a struggle…
With the proliferation of fake news and the likelihood that it's here to stay, California has joined a short list of states to mandate a "media…
Troubling data found in a recent US study finds that nearly 40% of baby food contains toxic pesticides, some linked to hormonal disruption, cancer…
Abba John the Dwarf, an ordained monastic priest who lived between 340 and 403, is known today as one of the great desert fathers for his wise…
Question: Should I attend the holiday party at my gym?
There are some really awesome entries for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. These talented photographers remind…
There are two words that require more forethought than any other words, and that's "Yes" and "No." These words may seem simple and insignificant,…
We typically believe that our enemies are out there in the world waiting to strike. Be it the checker at the grocery store, a neighbor, a co-…
This week, through the grace of God and the powers of negotiation, we’ve seen the first release of women, children, and men held captive by Hamas…
Salinas California Superior Court Judge John Phillips was troubled by the number of youth offenders that came before him. Many cases involved…
I wasn't sure if this should be categorized as a lesson learned:) or amusement, but I'm always entertained when humorists make light of any of…
At the start of my training sessions, I ask clients how they feel and how well they slept the night before. When I asked this of Brian, my new 21-…
While out shopping a few days ago, I was handed a flyer (pictured above) by a picketer outside Smart & Final. It seems a few months ago over…
Last night on YouTube, I was watching a medical doctor describe her own deadly kayaking accident, detailing the death she experienced before…
The brain is an interesting thing, isn't it? Sometimes, a memory pops into your mind from nowhere and without prompting.
This happened to…
Advanced RV's CEO Mike Neundorfer says he first heard about the four-day workweek for five days’ pay two years ago. The idea resonated enough for…
Stories of corporations selling products to consumers found to be harmful and dangerous are nothing new. Shamefully, the same is said for…
Have you noticed that in a great number of situations, differences of opinions, or things that tend to surprise you negatively, your tendency is…
The Covid pandemic impacted societies around the world in a myriad of ways. Among them—a deepening of loneliness.
A 2021 Harvard study…
You put a lot of credence on your emotions and feelings. You believe that all of your emotions and feelings are based on fact. In truth, most of…
The list of benefits from exercise continues to grow.
A recent study found that short bouts of high-intensity exercise influenced hormone…
I had no idea the way immune cells track and eliminate bacteria was so reminiscent of a video game. Pac-man, maybe?
Watch how immune cell…
Watching television this weekend has made me feel like I’m living in parallel universes.
In one universe, there’s a cacophony of holiday…
In his book, "The Way to Love", Jesuit priest Anthony De Mello gives advice we'd all be wise to embrace.
"You must cultivate activities…
Out of the approximately 64,000 expected cases of pancreatic cancer this year, more than 50,000 of them will be fatal.
In this short video…
My wish is for the war in the middle east to stop! There has been so much unnecessary loss already. My heart is crying.
As part of my “Listening For Peace” music series, last week’s pledge spoke of our innate need for peace and comfort in the terrifying absence of…
While in South Carolina visiting my brothers, I had the chance to visit with my talented sister-in-law, Lee Ann. She can make or cook just about…
Earlier this week, Evanger shared some interesting history about El Dia De Muertos, the traditional Mexican two-day celebration where spirits of…
It seems there are environmental issues with synthetic turf that were overlooked when it was originally touted as the drought-friendly lawn…
There are plenty of adults weighing in on the debate over banning children's books—some believing it's necessary to avoid subjecting kids to…
It is quite enticing to believe that if you worry over a situation long enough; that if you put all your time and energy into a certain problem,…
In last Sunday’s pledge, Listening for Peace, I pledged to share a piece of music every Sunday through the end of the holiday season. Some pieces…
This video hit me straight in the heart. If this little one knows how we should treat each other and can state it so simply, what's wrong with the…
To understand my question, you could ask yourself “who do I love?” If more than one, you could prioritize your list by focusing on the single one…
In an effort to stay relevant and avoid potential financial collapse, Weight Watchers, rebranded as WW, is hopping onto the diabetes/weight loss…
When Youtropolis was conceived, we envisioned a new land of opportunity with its own social safety net where people could help other people feel a…
On Monday, October 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill requiring California schools to teach cursive handwriting to elementary students from…
This video reminds me of when I was a kid playing catch with myself. As an only child, I used to throw the ball in the air and catch it for hours…
While driving to a client session, I came upon not one, not two, but three intersections with traffic lights that had lost power. If we think back…
"When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children's lives may…
Love is always a choice. To be kind, respectful, and humane.
Neutrality is also a choice. To do nothing, say nothing, simply bear witness…
Having worked in gyms for the better part of my career, I had several body composition analyses performed, which included the Body Mass Index (BMI…
What enables one to go so irreparably dark within, corrupted, marred, their heart so disfigured with terminal hatred that every bit of humanity is…
“Industrially produced foods containing ingredients not available in home kitchens," or ultra-processed foods (UPFs), can affect the human brain…
California has become the first state to ban red dye No. 3 and other potentially harmful food additives in popular candies, drinks, and other…
This frisky cat had security practically doing flips to get it off the field. The players and fans loved it 😀😀😀…
Author Nicole Luongo fell in love with exercise when she was a teen and never let her cerebral palsy dictate what she was capable of. With no…
Lifting weights is one of the most effective ways of building physical strength, and researchers have learned that a one-month program consisting…
I love animals. They aren't afraid to be themselves; they're 100% authentic. The 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists snapped some…
There’s no question, this bear knows exactly what it's doing. Let's you know it's practiced its techniques. Very clever actually...…
These three lovelies dropped by and hung out in my tree for a while. It's their second visit. I haven't seen them fly; they just appear flattened…
Have you ever heard yourself say those words? I think most of us, at one point or another, thought something was unfair and complained about it…
As we all know, when life presents learning experiences, they're often a package deal with discomfort. This happened to me while dining in a fancy…
As you scroll the article, Amy lays it all out with hilarious photos: "Life is coming for you"…
A beautiful new butterfly to admire:
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One of the things I enjoy most about my job is working with different personality types and learning about my client’s unique experiences. Lindsey…
When you were a kid, did you jump rope or try the more advanced Double Dutch?
To break out of an emotional funk, Pamela Robinson considered…
This advice from Anne Rice works beautifully as a pledge we can each make so that our lives, and the lives of those around us, are as full and…
Fear is the source of every problem.
If we can get down to the root of what the fear is, then we can start taking the steps to look at it…
Ever had one of those days? You know . . . a day where everything seems to go wrong. You break the coffee pot, step on a piece of glass while you'…
Research reveals that traumatic experiences disproportionately affect minority and low-income youth, including witnessing or being the target of…
Mama cheetahs are usually very protective and even quite dangerous when their cubs are around. The videographer lucked out when this mama didn't…
How many of us go through life thinking about yesterday? Having regrets about things we did, shouldn't have done, or could have done differently?…
Who would have thought that a mountain of cat fur could turn into the cutest, most clever creations of cat hats, wigs, and various other…
In this article, psychology professor Jen Cole Wright discusses something we all have in common to varying degrees—self-centeredness. She talks…
Raise your hand if you’re one who often dwells on the past. Okay, then you’re like most people.
Raise your hand if you find yourself often…
A few weeks ago, my stomach grumbled with hunger, and turkey chili with rice was the antidote. I poured the ingredients into a glass container and…
Truffles the cat took a pledge to model glasses for kids who might be hesitant to wear them. Her coolness shows them how cool they can be too. And…
But you can’t make it drink!” This popular idiom is about control, and the fact that no one can, or should control another person. A lot of people…
When God created Adam and Eve, He said to them: I have two gifts to give you - one is to pee standing up and...
Adam, very anxious,…
Recently, a Marin County neighborhood had anti-Semitic flyers land on their doorsteps. Deciding that counter-action was warranted, a small group…
Such a sweet story about several orphaned owlets. Read about their rescue and see their wide-eyed excitement…
Who out there over the age of say, 13, hasn’t had their heart broken by someone breaking up with them? I would venture to say, no one. It happens…
When a horse starts his training, he's afraid to pull 25 pounds, when in fact he has the power to pull 9000 pounds. But he doesn't know it. He has…
There’s nothing more annoying than going through a supermarket parking lot. All you want to do is park, go in, get your Rocky Road ice cream, and…
As a teen, my favorite band was Duran Duran, and I still have some of their rare 12" singles on vinyl. When it was revealed last year that their…
Ruth Rathblott was born without a left hand. Her well-meaning parents raised her as completely normal, but as a result, Ruth says, "I didn't have…
Thank you Lens for posting and sharing how you took your amazing photos. And I love the snippet of moon history as well. You can see Lens' post…
