By Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW ~ The 17th Annual Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, don’t gain! Holiday Challenge is designed to help our community focus on healthy eating and physical activity this holiday season. The challenge is in full swing.
The Mindful Path
By Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW ~ 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 meaningful by being intentional with our plans. We can take the madness out and infuse the coming weeks with balance and more joy. Megan […]
By Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW ~ “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 contemplate our personal journey. What do we need to let go of in order to become our best selves?
By Marilyn Halpern ~ The primary aim of yoga is to restore the mind to simplicity, peace, and poise, to free it from distress. ―B.K.S. Iyenga September is National Yoga Awareness Month with the goal of educating the public about yoga and the tremendous health benefits it offers. Yoga began more than 5,000 years ago […]
By Marilyn Halpern, LSW, MSW ~ National Farmers Market week is celebrated the first full week of August each year. This August 6 – 12, 2023, will offer Coloradans an opportunity to support local farmers and savor the summer’s bounty. “Farmers Markets are a great way to find local produce and artisan food products while […]
By Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW ~ 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 the river, they saw a young and beautiful woman also attempting to cross. The young woman asked if they could help her cross […]
By Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW ~ Keep looking up – that’s the secret of life. – Charles Schutz June ushers in Great Outdoors Month, which began in 1998 under President Bill Clinton as Great Outdoors Week. This popular event has grown over the years into a month-long celebration of America’s beautiful land and waterways with […]
“All things are ready, if our mind be so.” – William Shakespeare This incredible image, by local photographer Dick Vogel, evokes a representation of attention and awareness. I appreciate the opportunity to think about five important elements of mindfulness as we allow our senses and brain to enjoy the splendor of spring – including these […]
By Marilyn Halpern, LSW, ACSW ~ True health is not just the absence of illness, but the presence of vitality. April is National Minority Health Month which highlights the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities. The theme for National Minority Health Month 2023 is Better Health Through Better Understanding. When […]
By Marilyn Halpern, LSW, ACSW ~ Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest. – Leo Babauta A home clean and clear can foster increased productivity, better sleep, decreased anxiety and improved overall health. Clutter, both physical and mental, can impede our life purpose and flow – both our ability […]
By Marilyn Halpern, LSW, ACSW ~ “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde February offers an opportunity for you to reflect on how you can develop lifelong self-compassion. Does your love and care extend more fully to your spouse, children, friends, and pets than to yourself? Self-love means you […]
By Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW ~ “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 National Puzzle Day is celebrated on January 29 every year. Winter is a wonderful time to begin working on a fun puzzle […]
By Marilyn Halpern MSW, LSW ~ “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 enjoy the year-round beauty of endless blue skies and sunny days. We often enjoy the favorable conditions to get out and get some […]
By Marilyn Halpern, LSW, MSW ~ “With the right words, you can change the world.” Charlotte’s Web The quintessential, farm classic “Charlotte’s Web” debuted 70 years ago, on October 15, 1952. Author E.B. White crafted this enduring tale of friendship. The book has remained in print for decades to be celebrated by teachers, grandparents, parents, […]
By Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW ~ Have you savored vine-ripped tomatoes, a Palisade peach, juicy watermelon or enjoyed Colorado sweet corn this summer? I hope so! The abundance of fresh flavors can be found at your local farmers’ market or neighborhood grocery store. It’s time to celebrate the harvest literally and figuratively.
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