Relationships

A father (or a father figure) has a truly special place in our lives. He is that supportive, encouraging, protective presence we can always count on. When we were young, he was the one who knew all the answers to life’s questions. And when we were older, he was the …

Jimmy Carter shared a sweet kiss on Valentine’s Day with the woman who has been his for nearly 73 years. The former president, 94, and his wife, Rosalynn, 91, popped up on the “Kiss Cam” at the Atlanta Hawks game on Valentine’s Day, sharing a smooch to cheers from the …

LET ME COUNT THE WAYS! I love that… This lovely soft rosy stone has been known throughout history as a seed of the heart. Scholars tell us this beautiful pink stone was utilized as a symbol of eternal and lasting love as early as 600 B.C. I love that… This …

Your Task is not to seek for Love but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built.  – Rumi It doesn’t matter how old we are, or what our backgrounds or our spiritual belief systems are – love and relationships are important to all …

It doesn’t take long for us to bring to mind those special individuals who make us happy. They’re the ones who have transformed our lives with their love, concern and caring. They’re the ones who are genuinely interested in our well-being. They’re the voice of hope in our lives when …

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults have some kind of mental health condition? That’s over 40 million Americans; more than the populations of New York and Florida combined. In young people it’s even more alarming. Rates of youth with severe depression have nearly doubled in the last 10 …

As we celebrate #NationalWatermelonDay, we can remember that even some of the sweetest things in life – like a crisp slice of watermelon – have aspects to them that can be annoying or unpleasant. Which part of the watermelon do you focus on? The juicy sweet refreshing fruit or the …

If you’re like many of us, you’ve probably been busy thinking about and searching for the perfect gift for those you love – and you may even have a few wishes of your own… As we reflect upon the gifts provided to us by Ultimate Giver of Gifts, it can remind us …

What’s on your Holiday to-do list this year? If you’re like a lot of us, you’re probably wondering just how you’re ever going to accomplish everything with your already squeezed calendar and checkbook. For many, it feels like the bar just becomes higher and harder to achieve than the previous …

With life today moving at warp speed, it’s common to get so caught up in our own issues that we easily overlook opportunities to make a real difference in someone else’s day. The people we come in contact with during our daily interactions may have some great challenges going on …