by Kathlene McGovern | Jan 24, 2022 | Happy Headlines
“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep…” These words, written by William James, who is considered the father of American psychology, seem especially profound in light of the last two years. Something we all know for certain...
by Amy McLaughlin-Margolis | Jan 22, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers
Happy New Year! And what a few years it’s been for all of us, individually and collectively as we navigate this pandemic and the unknown future of it together. I am sending you all so much love from my little desk in L.A. The new year usually brings with it...
by Dove Rose | Jan 16, 2022 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers
One Good Deed A Day My husband and I decided to set an intention to do at least one good deed a day and I want to invite you to join us. We were on a walk and discussing how we can do good in this life. Sometimes it is the simple things; the anonymous, the tiny...
by insidewink | Jan 13, 2022 | Social Issues
Finding Ways To Help The Most Vulnerable Jean and Patti visited St. Matthew’s Church in Valley Village, California last Monday to watch… hair get cut? That’s right… the Noho Home Alliance had set up Maggie Goodner and her assistants, Madeline...
by Michaela Klundt | Jan 10, 2022 | Education, Guest Writers
The Start of a New Chapter Graduating college during a pandemic is an accomplishment in itself. I was high on this achievement and ready to take on the world. After graduating, I had a perfect plan I was ready to put into action: I would finish college, apply to...
by Cheryl Farrell | Dec 27, 2021 | Social Issues
Guest contributor Cheryl Farrell writes a letter to her younger self and tells her to listen-up! . Dearest Younger Cheryl, Listen up and don’t be scared. I am you 50 years later. I want you to know that everything turns out alright. Adults tell you this while you’re a...
by Kathlene McGovern | Dec 23, 2021 | Featured, Happy Headlines
In the immortal words of J.T. – “when you feel the good, good creepin’ up on you,” the only thing left to do is “dance, dance, dance… come on.” It’s an undeniable fact that humans love to shake what their Mamas gave them. We bet you’ve been to an office party or two...
by Aman Majmudar | Dec 8, 2021 | Education, Guest Writers
My math teacher, strict and officious, was looking for me. That morning we’d finished a back-to-school math test. He seldom looked for his students after tests, so it must have been serious. I was worried. I’d actually enjoyed the exam. It gave me a chance to see...
by Dove Rose | Dec 6, 2021 | Expert Advice
When was the last time you had your hearing checked? If you are like me probably never. Perhaps you have had some experience on this topic and have needed to pay close attention to your hearing and if so I trust that you addressed it and received the support you...
by insidewink | Dec 4, 2021 | Expert Advice, Videos
A great place for flowers & gifts! When we first began insidewink in 2018 our good friend, Robin Snyder helped us by giving us a little tour of her wonderful shop, Mulberry Row in Sherman Oaks, CA. Robin and the team at Mulberry Row are known for their exquisite...
by Jean Trebek | Nov 30, 2021 | Everyday Hero, Expert Advice, Featured, Videos
First: Dying To Be Me Wayne Dyer was an amazing spiritual teacher and visionary. He loved to share the good. He was so taken with Anita Moorjani’s near death experience that he brought her to many of his events so that she could share her story. Anita had just...
by Cheryl Farrell | Nov 27, 2021 | Guest Writers, Social Issues
Guest contributor Cheryl Farrell finds a metaphor for life in temporary housing. Many of life’s changes come with an uneasy transition period—that state of limbo between where we are now and where we end up. Even the changes we want to occur have this unnerving stage....
by Kathlene McGovern | Nov 25, 2021 | Featured, Happy Headlines
The news is chock-a-block full of headlines about our differences and divisiveness and the timeless lyrics Ben E. King has sung for generations, “I won’t be afraid/Just as long as you stand by, stand by me…” sometimes feel like a melancholy remembrance of things...
by Kathlene McGovern | Nov 21, 2021 | Expert Advice
As we talk about ‘transitions” this month, here are some tips on how to use transitions in writing. Writing’s Connector Roads Look at any map – or GPS screen – and you’ll see thousands of little blue lines, connector roads, marrying larger highways to one...
by Dove Rose | Nov 18, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
Transitions are Hard If you believe that, then you are correct. If you don’t believe that, then you are also correct. It is a mindset, not a fact. If you see life changes as hard, challenging, unwanted, unfair, etc. then you will indeed feel uncomfortable, unhappy,...
by Kathlene McGovern | Oct 25, 2021 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers
“Being an inhabitant almost in every garden, it is so well known, it needs no description.” ~ Lavender and John Gerard (Herball 1597) For centuries herbalists, healers, writers, even saints (hello, Hildegard of Bingham) have extolled the benefits of lavender for...
by Kathlene McGovern | Oct 21, 2021 | Happy Headlines
Einstein had some grave warnings about technology – what would happen once it exceeded our humanity. And considering how often we’re inundated with stories on big data, manipulated data, corrupted data, not to mention hearings on Capitol Hill and documentaries that...
by Kyla Stewart | Oct 3, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
Falling in love may be something that just happens, but many couples find that, after a while, love, passion, all those little sparks, become a matter of choice. And some days that choice — the choice to continue being devoted to your spouse — doesn’t...
by Jean Trebek | Sep 29, 2021 | Everyday Hero, Expert Advice, Featured, Videos
Have you ever heard of “tapping” as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)? According to The Tapping Solution, “Tapping, also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), is a powerful stress relief technique. Tapping is based on the combined...
by Dove Rose | Sep 23, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
What is Your Truth? How Do You Honor Your Truth? I will tell you mine and then you can tell me yours. We all know the, Is it True? Is it Kind? Is it Necessary? Right? Well, that is a good one to live by indeed. Here is one to apply to yourSelf when you choose to...
