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6 Ways Optimism Positively Impacts Your Health
Be healthier through one simple choice every day: be optimistic.
2015 May/June
I Have Just Returned from 10 Days of Silence. . .
I woke up at 4 a.m., meditated a total of 11 hours, and ate my last meal of the day at 11 a.m.—for 10 days. Where to begin?
2015 May/June
Rabbi Rami: How Do I Afford to Make a Pilgrimage?
Q: I long to go on a pilgrimage, but lack the funds to do so. Any suggestions?A: My understanding of pilgrimage comes from Genesis 12:1–3, where we are called to walk (lech) to our…
2015 May/June
5 Questions for David Helvarg
1. What’s one fact everyone should know about the state of our oceans?Ninety percent of the heat we’re generating by burning fossil fuels is being absorbed by the ocean, which as a…
Candle Gazing and 4 Other Ways to Balance an Overactive Mind
The effects of constantly being “on” can wreak havoc on our bodies and minds. Try candle gazing and these other practices to induce stillness and relieve stress.
Cultivating Connection
One of the most important parts of self-care is cultivating connection. This includes cultivating a connection with ourselves and with others. When it comes to others, it’s importa…
2015 May/June
Soothe: Set Up Your Inner Sanctum
Have you ever noticed that when you walk into a spa, you feel the tension begin to melt away before you even have a treatment? You're likely being cloaked in a preplanned double wh…
5 Ways to Rewire Your Thoughts on the Aging Process
Why resent aging when you can celebrate the triumph of still being here?
