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Stress & Therapy are Bad Words
Stress and therapy are two words that often carry negative connotations in our minds. But what if I told you that stress isn’t always the villain, and therapy isn’t something to be feared? Let’s agree that this bad choice of words deserves a closer look, and we can explore how they can actually be allies in promoting our overall well-being. Stress First, let’s talk about stress. We often hear about the harmful effects of stress on our health, and chronic stress can indeed take a…
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Powerfully Drawn to Spending Time in Nature
In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to forget the soothing power of nature. We spend countless hours indoors, tethered to screens and disconnected from the natural world around us. Yet, deep down, we know that nature holds a special kind of magic – one that can rejuvenate our minds, bodies, and spirits. When we step outside, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, something remarkable happens. The air feels fresher, the colors more vibrant, and our worries seem to melt away. Whether we’re…
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A Voyage to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean Sea
Tucked away in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, St. Lucia’s intoxicating natural beauty is nearly unmatched in the Caribbean. Cruise ships dock about a mile from Castries, St. Lucia‘s capital. All of St. Lucia‘s beaches are open to the public, even the ones in front of private hotels and resorts. Here, you’ll find a short list of things to do and places to visit on this beautiful island. Piton Peaks Majesty: St. Lucia is renowned for its iconic twin volcanic peaks, the Pitons,…
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The Meaning of [FITNESS] Through Time
In the vast lexicon of human language, the term “fitness” transcends its contemporary association with exercise and athleticism. Tracing its roots reveals a rich tapestry of historical evolution and semantic transformation. Though we have grown to think exclusively in physical terms, the word fitness is defined as “the quality of being suitable” and comes from adding the Old English suffix -ness, meaning “the state of being” to the root word fit, meaning “proper or suitable” which may come from the Latin word [fīctus], which is…
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Cruising to a Dozen Islands in the Caribbean
A few years ago my parents came to visit me for Christmas. After walking around Washington DC for a couple of days visiting museums and monuments it was time to fly down south for a two-week Caribbean cruise. As an immigrant, I don’t get to see my family much, maybe once or twice a year, if I’m lucky. We don’t get to celebrate every birthday together, and often around holidays we only see each other on a screen (thanks FaceTime) My parents have traveled a…
