by Uzo Nwankpa
Mind, Body and Spirit Harmony The mind, body and spirit make up one entity- Life. In my experience as a registered nurse working in the field of community and public haealth, I have noticed the danger in treating each entity as separate categories rather than whole. It is like a puzzle. When all three… Read more »
by Sergio Avila, Sierra Club Outdoor Activities
I grew up playing and exploring in the desert, among mesquite trees, Nopales (prickly pear cactus), and fresnos (ash trees); hunting lizards, looking at birds, always wondering where mountain lions lived. Both my parents had full time careers, so my brother and I spent our free time unsupervised, encouraged to go out there, to the… Read more »
by Eve Rifkin
A heartbreaking story of the seven-year-old girl in Texas has gone viral. During a class exercise in which she and her classmates were told to write a letter to Santa, Crystal Pacheco listed two wants: food and a ball; and one need: a blanket. When asked by her teacher why she said she “wanted” rather than “needed”… Read more »
by Catherine Serra
Experts say we need to eat right and exercise to be healthy. I believe that is only part of the equation. The presence of health encompasses a balanced mind, body and spirit, hence well-being. We all want to be loved and accepted for our authentic selves, have a peace of mind, move about in our… Read more »