Really? What a counterintuitive title for a message on generosity.  At the mere suggestion of generosity, we anticipate a monetary solicitation and instinctively look to ensure we firmly fastened our purse's clasp.  However, money may be the last element of generosity.   First, Why… Generosity is alternatively considered a personal obligation or a byproduct of gratitude, but it also has a...

…Gratitude This trite saying, even though true, gets on my nerves like fingernails scraping on a chalkboard (is that still a thing?), especially when I want to wallow in my misery. At the same time, grateful people are psychologically and physically healthier than the ungrateful, making gratitude worthy of pursuit. Whatever For? When asked, our thoughts naturally turn toward our possessions –...

This message is not a tribute to Marvin Gaye’s beseeching ballad or a Cosmopolitan magazine how-to-please-your-lover guide but one designed to stimulate thinking about our sexual indulgences.   If there is ever a subject about which I might feel imposter syndrome, this is it.  Well, here we go… Perception v. Reality When you consider the time invested at the beauty parlor and haberdashery and...

They Got it Together! Researchers have identified Blue Zones, where people enjoy long, healthy lives, and the factors contributing to their longevity: consumption, movement, purpose, and social connection.  More important than the number of years is the quality.  Blue Zoners generally do not outlive their good health; they are on the go until the end. Blue Zoners do not count calories, rely on...

This message is not entitled “exercise” because it is only part of the movement and lack thereof necessary for well-being.    The Recommendation Only 25% of us receive the substantial health benefits obtained by following the recommended 75-150 minutes of weekly aerobic activity and twice-weekly muscle-strengthening sessions.     This standard does not require excessive time, a personal trainer,...