“The world is full of miracles patiently waiting to charm us toward our spiritual path.” Marilyn Halpern We are welcoming in a new year...

University of California – Davis offers great advice to enjoy your December festivities without adding on extra pounds or suffering from...

November is a time to welcome the chilly air, cuddly blankets, and cozy sweaters. Our plans for the Thanksgiving holiday begin to form....

“Autumn . . . the year’s last, loveliest smile.” William Cullen As the vibrant energy of summer slowly winds down, the transition to fall...

This summer, Mary Poppins celebrates two important anniversaries. The book, authored by P. L. Travers, has been in continuous print for...

“Animals are not only beholders of great beauty but are also beholders of ancient wisdom.” – Molly Friedenfeld Denver Botanical Garden,...

“The eye is the jewel of the body.” Henry David Thoreau Healthy Vision Month is celebrated every July to stress the importance of the...

“Walk outdoors, stand there in silence, look up and contemplate how amazing life can be.” - Unknown June is the Great Outdoors Month....

“We can bring positive energy into our daily lives by smiling more, talking to strangers in line, replacing handshakes with hugs, and...

April 16, 2024, will mark the 17th Annual National Healthcare Decisions Day. This day is designed to bring peace of mind about future...

“If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb.” As it turns out, this weather-wise expression has several origin stories. It...

“When you have clarity of intention, the universe conspires with you to make it happen.” – Fabienne Fredrickson The Lunar New Year...

“Reading is so much a part of our everyday lives that we take it for granted – text messages, the banners that run across our...

The 17th Annual Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, don’t gain! Holiday Challenge is designed to help our community focus on healthy eating...

The Halloween decorations are barely put away and the enormity of the holiday frenzy is upon us. The two short months ahead can be more...

“The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go.” - Anonymous The autumn leaves can be an inspiration for us to...

The Mindful Path - Yoga The primary aim of yoga is to restore the mind to simplicity, peace, and poise, to free it from distress. ―B.K.S....

National Farmers Market week is celebrated the first full week of August each year. This August 6 – 12, 2023, will offer Coloradans an...

An older monk and a junior monk were traveling together. They came to a river with a strong current. As the monks were preparing to cross...

Keep looking up…that’s the secret of life. - Charles Schutz June ushers in Great Outdoors Month, which began in 1998 under President Bill...

All things are ready, if our mind be so. - William Shakespeare This incredible image, by local photographer Dick Vogel, evokes a...

True health is not just the absences of illness, but the presence of vitality. April is National Minority Health Month which highlights...

Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest. - Leo Babauta A home clean and clear can foster...

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde February offers an opportunity for you to reflect on how you can...

“The problem is that we always look for the missing piece of the puzzle instead of finding a place for the one in our hand.” Alina Radoi...

Take a walk outside. It will serve you far more than pacing around in your mind. - Rasheed Ogunlaru Colorado may be the best place to...

Bunka No Hi is a national holiday in Japan celebrating Japanese culture. It is held in November every year and each region has its own...

“With the right words, you can change the world.” Charlotte’s Web The quintessential, farm classic “Charlotte’s Web” debuted 70 years...

Have you savored vine-ripened tomatoes, a Palisade peach, juicy watermelon or enjoyed Colorado sweet corn this summer? I hope so! The...

According to the Center for Biodiversity, of the 4000 native species of bees in North America and Hawaii, 50% of the species are...

National Moon Day is celebrated each year on July 20th to commemorate the Apollo 11 moon landing. In 1969, Commander Neil Armstrong and...

Loving Kindness or Metta Meditation is an ultimate form of compassion towards yourself and others. It is a soothing, intentional way to...

As new shoots appear out of the soil, the first buds on the trees burst into color and tiny leaves unfurl, our hearts fill with hope....

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. -Arthur Ashe Every April, the Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National...

March 20th is International Day of Happiness. The theme for this year is ‘Build Back Happier.’ Exploring the theme further, the...

There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation. -Lin Yutang The Lunar New Year celebration...

The fresh new year is upon us. Bundled up in the hopes and expectations of 2022 is the lingering weight of the pandemic. I have been...

The Mindful Path – Meaningful Gifts Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW “Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” -...

“Listening is an attitude of the heart, a genuine desire to be with another which both attracts and heals.” -L. J. Isham Our country...

The Mindful Path – Winnie the Pooh Marilyn Halpern, LSW, MSW “Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.” Winnie...

The Mindful Path – Explore Mindfulness Marilyn Halpern MSW, LSW “Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on...

The Mindful Path – Let’s Go Outdoors Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW “Walk outdoors, stand there in silence, look up and contemplate how...

“May you soar on eagle wings, high above the madness of the world.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie In the endless, clear blue Colorado sky, I...

“To thrive, I must be flexible.” – Marilyn Halpern The world is slowly shaking off the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic. The COVID...

May provides an amazing opportunity to boost our mood and practice self-care. May 9 is Mother’s Day. May 15 is Bring Flowers To Someone...

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Isabel...

March 20th is International Day of Happiness. The theme for this year is ‘Keep calm. Stay wise. Be kind.’ Exploring the theme further,...

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. -Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983, writer and activist)

“How we spend our days is how we spend our lives.” - Annie Dillard The COVID-19 pandemic continues as we usher in a new year. As over 2.1...

The Mindful Path – Forgiveness Marilyn Halpern, LSW, MSW Photo credit: Dick Vogel “Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.” Hannah...