“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ~ William Arthur Ward Did you know that smiling and laughter have the power to relieve anxiety, boost our mood, and help strengthen relationships? Many studies have shown that a smile is all we need to contribute to a happy and Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “Retirement is a time to enjoy the things you never could before.” Retirement is supposed to bring some of the happiest years of our lives. We no longer have to work every day, or deal with stressful demands from our job. We can just relax and Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “You don’t know who you are until you’ve faced real adversity.” ~ Dan Gasby The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting many of us with one of the greatest challenges of our lives. While it may be difficult for some of us to deal with, it is during Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “No one outside ourselves can rule us inwardly. When we know this, we become free.” ~ Buddha Many of us have painful memories that we would rather forget—a difficult childhood, painful relationship, or traumatic event. We usually find ways to avoid thinking about them, so we Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.” ~ Dalai Lama Do you have trouble understanding relationships? If so, then you’re not alone. Relationships can be one of the most difficult challenges of the human existence. Whether they Read more…
Although meditation has gained tremendous popularity in recent years, many people are still confused about what exactly meditation is. They’ve heard of all the wonderful health, mental, and emotional benefits of meditation, but are not sure where to start. One of the greatest misconceptions is that all meditation is the Read more…
By Charles A. Francis Most of us find it challenging dealing with difficult people in a healthy manner. Our most common reactions are to either become defensive, or go on the offensive. However, these reactions seldom make the situations any better. In fact, the usually make things worse. In last Read more…
By Charles A. Francis We all have difficult people in our lives—some almost impossible to get along with. It seems like almost every time we engage them, we end up getting caught in a power struggle, which can often escalate into volatile situations. Though it is indeed a challenge to Read more…
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