Christmas Cards Through the Years

Once upon a time, when I was a kid and well into adulthood, everyone sent Christmas cards to everyone. We sent cards to our next door neighbors. To our best friend who we talked to every day. To our boss and co-workers. We sent cards to casual acquaintances. They weren’t necessarily precious, but they were …

Gratitude

  Last week, on Thanksgiving, we in the US collectively reminded ourselves to be grateful. Gratitude is powerful. It’s known to impact our health, both mental and physical. Studies show that practicing thankfulness lowers stress levels, depression, and anxiety. Focusing on what we have rather than what we lack shifts our perspective, and increases resilience …