Useful InfoHealthy habits beyond diet and exercise? Research shows that having a pet and listening more to others can actually lower your blood pressure.
“Love one another and you will be happy. It’s as simple and as difficult as that.”
-Michael Leunig
The meaning of love, like all concepts, is a subjective one. From my perspective, “love” describes a quality of relationship imbued with great meaning, affinity and care. This relationship can be to another living being, to oneself, or to a particular experience. read more »
This post focuses on the concept of psychological resilience in human beings. Why do some people overcome insurmountable odds to succeed, whereas others have much more difficulty coping with adversity? Why do some bounce back from tragedy, whereas others just never seem to recover? read more »
I just learned about an inspiring organization called Community Healing Network.
Founded in 2006, their mission is to put attention on inner healing in the black community, with a particular emphasis on eradicating the myth of black inferiority. Led by volunteers throughout the United States, this non-profit’s advisors include Chair, Dr. Maya Angelou, Professor Anita Hill and Yale Law Professor Stephen Carter, among other prominent black leaders. read more »
Being a good listener requires openness and presence of mind. When most people think they’re “listening,” what they’re often doing instead is focusing a majority of their energy on what they’re going to say next. While the other person is talking, they’re waiting (patiently or impatiently) for that moment when they can chime in with their own thoughts, opinions, rebuttal, etc. Under these circumstances, minimal attention is being directed on what’s being heard, with maximum attention being placed on one’s own response. read more »
The San Francisco Bay Area restaurant scene is full of many tasty options for all palates, from gourmet burgers, to the 5-star Gary Danko. While there are a plethora of delicious eateries in San Francisco that cater to the foodies within us, it’s more difficult to find ones that have health consciousness at the forefront of their minds. Shangri-La Vegan restaurant of Oakland is one exception. 
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