Mind, Body & Spirit
Fusing our Fragmented Selves
By Brad on October 5, 2008 in Blog Mind, Body & Spirit with 1 Comment
An interview I heard on the radio recently raised some interesting questions. How often are you true to yourself? Do you change the way you act depending on who you're with or where you are?on Hugging (Walley)
By Kelley on September 6, 2008 in Mind, Body & Spirit Poems with No Comments
It’s wondrous what a hug can do. A hug can cheer you when you’re blue A hug can say, “I love you so,” Or “Gee, I hate to see you go.” A hug is, “Welcome back again,” And, “Great to see you! Where’ve you been?” A hug can smooth a small child’s pain, And bring [...]The Benefits of Hugging
By Kelley on September 6, 2008 in Mind, Body & Spirit with No Comments
“How important are hugging and physical and emotional contact for people affected by life – threatening illnesses? In my work, I have found that people who receive nurturing maintain a better outlook on their situation — and historically, positive attitude is an important factor in long term survival. Hugging and physical contact make a difference [...]HOPE = Mental Willpower + Waypower For Goals (C.R. Snyder)
By Kelley on June 3, 2008 in Blog Mind, Body & Spirit with 2 Comments
Ok - Time to start breaking down what HOPE is and how it can be achieved. I'd like to draw on the wisdom of Dr. Rick Snyder, the wonderful professor from University of Kansas, who left a tremendous legacy with his studies on hope.Laughter’s Anesthetic Effect
By Kelley on May 29, 2008 in Blog Mind, Body & Spirit with 4 Comments
"I made the joyous discovery that ten minutes of genuine belly laughter had an anesthetic effect and would give me at least two hours of pain-free sleep."All I Ever Needed To Know…
By Kelley on May 26, 2008 in Blog Mind, Body & Spirit with No Comments
Learning from the wisdom of children, we wanted to share this inspiration from Robert Fulghum. Enjoy!!!! "Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand box at nursery school..."Play, play, play!
By Kelley on April 14, 2008 in Blog Mind, Body & Spirit with 1 Comment
Children laugh almost 400 times a day. My daughter, Annie woke me up this morning with her 3D glasses on and dancing to a new dance she had just made up. Creative, boundless, energy before 6:30 AM. What concerns did Annie have at the moment??? If any it was to show me how much fun she [...]Lavender will Relax and Calm
By Kelley on April 13, 2008 in Blog Mind, Body & Spirit with No Comments
When in a stressful or chaotic situation and things seem to be getting out of control, take the time to stop, center yourself and be still. An helpful herb that is known to relax and calm is lavender. Lavender reduces irritability and balances the psyche allowing one to handle situations with a clearer mind. Lavender [...]on Sleep
By Kelley on March 7, 2008 in Blog Mind, Body & Spirit with 2 Comments
The National Sleep Foundation has a great site that informs about sleep. Sleep needs are individual for each person. What works for me is different than what works for you. BUT IT IS IMPORTANT that you find out the minimum amount of sleep that works for you, and do everything within your power to get that minimum amount of sleep.A quick post that could help someone you love
By Kelley on January 15, 2008 in Blog Mind, Body & Spirit with No Comments
Recognizing Signs of A Stroke One of the philosophies of Sunshine Hope is striving for your healthiest body. In that thought, we are posting signs of a stroke to inform and educate. We hope you never need this, but if needed, hope it helps.
Sunshine Hope teaches children about hope and possibility through in-person presentations, a happy children’s book called The SUPERPOWER of ME! and The Possibility Promise. Sunshine Hope partners with corporations to further the reach and depth of this grassroots initiative and to help support the Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives.
