Purrs, Paws, and Peace of Mind: Emotional Well-Being Through Pet Companionship
Pets have long been considered beloved members of the family, but research in fields such as psychology and human–animal interaction shows that the bond between people and companion animals can also play an important role in mental health. For many households,...
Living Well Outside: Designing a Life Around Movement and Nature
Some places invite you outdoors. Southern Utah insists on it. From the red rock cliffs that catch the first light of morning to the warm desert air that lingers long after sunset, this landscape calls people out of their homes and into something more expansive. And...
Governed By Purpose: How to Steady Your Life Amid Uncertainty
For decades, I have advocated being peacemakers in our relationships and mastering life management through a clear Governing Purpose. Today, I want to merge these two ideals. I believe every action we take is driven by a purpose, whether it’s fear, a need, or...
A Brush With Greatness
A few days before last Christmas, my ninety-four-year-old mother had a stroke. She was taken by ambulance to the emergency room at St. George Regional Medical Center, where she was whisked into the hands of amazing and wonderful doctors and nurses. There in the ER,...
Goals That Stick: How To Get Back on Track This Spring
Every January, many of us get swept up in the excitement of new beginnings. We buy planners, write lists, and set ambitious goals, ready to transform our lives. But by the time March rolls around, most of those goals have quietly faded, crowded out by routines,...
The Day I Stopped Fearing My Body and Started Listening to It
For over a decade, I lived inside a cage made of symptoms. I experienced debilitating autoimmune flares, neurological symptoms, crushing fatigue, and chemical and food sensitivities that shrank my world smaller and smaller. I became a student of my own body. I...