At the start of a new year, many of us focus on the physical things we want to gain – for example a new job, a new house, more money, or six pack abs. We think about anything that could improve our lives and make a plan to acquire them. There's nothing wrong with this approach – especially when we're…
Richard Yep, CEO of ACA H How many of us are so happy that 2020 is coming to an end and hope that we can "start over" with a new year? I know that I am one of those people. The last year was marked by surprise, worry, worry, anger, sadness and willingness to make sacrifices. It was just so…
“Your success and your happiness lie in you. Make up your mind to stay happy and your joy and you will form an invincible host against difficulties. "- Helen Keller Sue Pressman, 69th President of ACA A s As we greet in 2021, I hope for the cure, health and happiness we seek as the country takes action with new…
"Don't let the fears in your head push you around. Let the dreams in your heart guide you." ~ Roy T. Bennett When I was a college senior, God or the Voice of God (aka Morgan Freeman) came to my campus to give a lecture. At the end of the conversation, I went to the microphone in the hallway of…
Well, here we are again, at the end of another year and what a year it was! 2020 has been a challenging year for this humble little blog, and it has had nearly 3 million views since it started in 2010. Thank you everyone for your support this year. I really appreciate you all and I trust that 2021 will…
An unknown year made easier by an unprecedented level of dedication and dedication to a single cause by a team like no other. 2020 was a challenge to say the least, but it is a challenge that the entire Physiopedia team lived up to and exceeded expectations. The Physiopedia team is made up of dedicated and dedicated volunteers who are…
One of my annual goals is to read 25 books a year, and despite all the challenges of 2020, I was able to achieve this goal again. Some books are for self-education, others only for entertainment, but all have made a positive contribution to maintaining a healthy posture and expanding my mind. So here are my top 10 favorites from…
"Sometimes the worst things that happen to us align with the best things that happened to us." ~ Unknown Child sexual abuse victims who speak up are incredibly brave and vulnerable. When a child comes to you for support, watch your energy and reactions. If you need to ask them questions for a better understanding, pay attention to your tone,…
Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, once said: "There can be no income without work." What a great reminder of the satisfaction that comes from hard work. We sometimes want to avoid the arduous journey, but it is necessary to be successful and to feel satisfied with our efforts. If everything is too easy, we…
“Deep sadness is sometimes almost like a certain place, a coordinate on a time map. When you stand in this forest of grief, you cannot imagine ever finding your way to a better place. But when someone can assure you that they've stood in the same spot and now moved on, it sometimes brings hope. " ~ Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat,…