All people should have the same rights

All people should have the same rights

December 10 is Human Rights Day.  In 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is the most translated document around the world and is available in over 500 languages. One way to treat others equally is to share a mindfulness...
Another Joyful Day

Another Joyful Day

December 7 is U.S. National Joy Day! Joy to the World…we can sing that song today! Be joyful everyday. Mindfulness can bring joy. Here are some simple mindfulness exercises. Simple mindfulness practices you can use anywhere National Joy...
Volunteering

Volunteering

December 5th is International Volunteer Day. Spare a few moments of your time to help people, animals and causes that are less fortunate. Gratitude and volunteering go together. Here are some gratitude mindfulness exercises....
What Happens When We Build Joy in Our Everyday Lives?

What Happens When We Build Joy in Our Everyday Lives?

December 2nd is National Build Joy Day. We can all use a little joy in our day. Here is a day devoted to just that. A little joy can go a long way. Does displaying positive emotions (e.g., joy) during a funding pitch help an entrepreneur gain more financial support?...
It is Better to Give than to Receive

It is Better to Give than to Receive

November 28 is the National Day of Giving. It also known as Giving Tuesday or Global Day of Giving and follows the 3 big shopping days for Christmas: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. It is a day to donate to those in need who may not get lots of...
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Today, November 23rd, 2023, is Thanksgiving Day in the US. The first Thanksgiving was in the fall of 1621 when the Pilgrims, who had settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, celebrated their first harvest with the Wampanoag people, who taught them how to grow crops so they...