As we watch random shootings, fires, and other catastrophes happening all over the world, it’s easy to forget to give thanks for what we have. It’s much easier to become fearful and resentful. With so many people showing off photoshopped and filtered lives on social media, it’s easier to become jealous and envious. Money has become all powerful – promising that one more product or makeover is going to be the key to our happiness. When you work day and night to make ends, it’s

It has been 16-years since the 9/11 attack in New York City. May all the lives that were lost on that day rest in peace. Many families are still carrying the burden of its effect today. National security has advanced in attempt to prevent similar attacks in the future. However, a life can be lost at any given moment- prevented or not. We are not guaranteed tomorrows. 9/11 reminds us that we should never take our loved ones for granted. While we honor those who lost their live

We all know the warm feeling we get from thanking someone and making them feel good, but new research shows that gratitude physically helps you and the person you’re grateful for. Clinical research found that gratitude lowers blood pressure, improves immune function, and facilitates restful sleep. A study from the University of California found that people who were more grateful through their words and actions had better heart health with less inflammation; essentially, grati

When talking to your friends about the key to a successful marriage, you may leave the conversation feeling overwhelmed and stressed, more convinced it’s sex, time spent or financial security that holds happy couples together. These issues are important and the couples themselves determine their importance, but the key to couples’ happiness may be something else. In fact, continued and new research is beginning to get more clear about what is and isn’t as important to martial