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Navigating the Fog: The Power of Gratitude and Empathy

Life’s tapestry is a blend of bright sunlit clearings and challenging shadowy patches. With the power of gratitude and the magic of empathy lighting the way, even the most winding paths can lead to places of wonder and hope. Remember, every chapter in your story has significance, and with the right tools and allies, the journey can be both meaningful and magical.

5 Ways to Talk to Your Teens About Mental Health

5 Ways to Talk to Your Teens About Mental Health

Communicating with teens about mental health can be challenging, but it's an essential conversation that could make all the difference in their lives. Remember, the goal isn't to fix their problems but to listen, empathize, and guide them towards resources that can help. Navigating mental health with your teenager may require plenty of patience and understanding, but the open lines of communication you establish now will benefit both of you in the years to come.
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Setting Limits: Why it's Important to Limit Screen Time for Children

I'm frequently asked why I decided to create Zenimal as a screen-free meditation solution when apps are so convenient.  While I appreciate the accessibility and ease these apps offer, the smart devices they utilize are not designed to calm our nervous system.  They inundate us with information a...
Finding Health, Happiness, and Hope

Finding Health, Happiness, and Hope

We have a body and a mind that’s capable of so much. While purpose may feel personal, we’re all rowing the same boat with 8 billion people navigating the same streams. We have a finite time here on earth and a long, winding journey ahead. We might as well pause and enjoy the view. 
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Strategic Serenity: Mindfulness & the Military

Sometimes the quest for peace is a battle, as contradictory as that may sound. Our brave American soldiers know this and fight for this. The truth is always available to us, and it is complete, the black and the white coexisting as one. The individual, their society, and the universe as a whole are irrefutably interconnected. If you can find a morsel of peace in one, you can find it in them all.