How Mindfulness Can Soothe Tension at Family Gatherings

by Angel Cleare | Jan 24, 2025 | Pillar, Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health

By Angel Cleare, BS As we prepare our holiday meals, we may reflect on how this family gathering unfolded last year. It may have started well, with many smiles and joyful conversations of family members sharing what was happening in their lives. But, when everyone sat...

What Does it Mean to be Spiritual but Not Religious?

by Sharon Brock | Jan 24, 2025 | Pillar, Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health

By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd  More and more people today identify as spiritual but not religious. In this blog, we explore and appreciate what spirituality is as human beings to increase our capacity for more spiritual experiences in our lives. “Spirituality is an...

How Joy is Linked to Gratitude and Well-being

by Donovan Giang | Nov 15, 2023 | Student Blogs, Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health

By Donovan Giang This blog is part of our Gratitude & Reflection newsletter. If you like this content, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter! With the holiday season upon us, the spirit of joy is in the air. From magazine advertisements of happy families...

Optimism as a Means to a Longer Life

by Jonanne Talebloo | Nov 14, 2023 | Gratitude & Purpose, Student Blogs, Mental Health, Metabolic Health

By Jonanne Talebloo This blog is part of our Gratitude & Reflection newsletter. If you like this content, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter! We have all heard the saying “mind over matter” when it comes to athletics and physical...

Practice of the Month: Four Questions a Day

by Carly Smith | Nov 14, 2023 | Daily Habits, Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health

By Carly Smith, BS, MPH(c)  This blog is part of our Gratitude & Reflection newsletter. If you like this content, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter! Spiritual practices do not have to take place in a church; therefore, every person lives with...