Whether you get your H2O from a bottle at the store, from the tap in your kitchen, or an off-grid cistern or well system, it’s an inalienable truth that water is life. And that stands for many reasons. Look to indigenous cultures where women are considered the Grandmothers and Water Keepers who speak for and seek to protect water. It’s […]

In a world where we have what seems like limitless data at our fingertips, sometimes the ease of access to information can cause confusion. There are so many studies, ideas, and beliefs related to food and health you might not know the difference between what’s right and what’s right now. The idea of what a healthy diet consists of will […]

Peace. It’s something we all strive to achieve within ourselves and hope for on a global scale. A concept so coveted, the United Nations felt compelled to establish a day of observance in 1981, and years later would go on to dedicate September 21st as the International Day of Peace. It stands for freedom from disturbance, which leaves room for […]

Everything you own, you once said “yes” to, whether you like it now or not. Stop and look around. What do you see? Whatever it is, it was once just a thought – an idea in someone’s mind. Your shoes, that lamp, or your outfit were all designed through a combination of ideas, thought out to create that exact product. […]

With us living in a world of extremes these days, I believe a timely shift in our collective way of thinking is in order; collective being the operative word. It’s commonly thought that somehow our individual decisions are our own and that the plights and problems of others are just that. Thinking, “It’s none of our business,” somehow also equates […]

The word trauma elicits visions of graphic ER injuries and wounds, but there’s another, quieter and less visible side to it filled with emotions, triggers, and responses that we’re finally hearing more about. Psychological trauma, as it’s known, comes in many forms, and seeking help from a professional who has successfully come through it is always the best treatment, especially […]

Remember when self-care rolled out on a silver platter aglow with thoughts of pampering ourselves with luxurious baths and spending time with friends? These days seem to be a little less lavish and a lot more straightforward. Here is a look at a few of the evolved trends and why they might be even better! Eating Healthy Many people are […]

It’s almost summer and if you’re anything like me that means you’re spending as much time outdoors as possible. A little sunshine on your shoulders and vitamin D sounds great, but before you get out there, let’s take a look at some sun info, shall we? The sun is an over 4.5 billion-year-old star that provides energy, light, and heat […]

Growing up over the last 40 years, David Attenborough’s unmistakable and mellifluous voice was the narrated soundtrack to my budding environmentalism, and how I came to be nicknamed Granola. Over his extraordinary 94-year lifespan, he quite literally became the voice of planet earth and his most recent witness statement, A Life on Our Planet sends an urgent message of both […]

For many this past year has been unlike any other with one extreme after the next. However, we have seen, heard, and experienced some increasingly positive outcomes as well. Let’s take a look at some of the changes that feel a lot more ooh than ahh! Environment With less human intrusion it seems that wildlife is thriving, air is cleaner, […]