Christian Waves of Faith – Fear Not, It’s the Day of Great Hope
It’s Christmas season. Many people are troubled by this time of year but the truth is that this is actually a time of great hope! God sent his Son, Jesus, to us to bring salvation to the ones who believed in Him. The plan was to save the people from their sins and not from Roman teranny. God gave us his most precious gift, his only Son! How could this possibly be a troublesome time? It’s actually the exact opposite! Christmas is a time of great hope and joy and should be celebrated as such. Did you know that in the scriptures, it...
read moreWednesday Workshop – The Joys of Giving Back
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family, and your community. The right match can help you find friends, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Volunteering can also help protect your mental and physical health. Learn more here about the many benefits of volunteering and find tips on getting started as a volunteer. Benefits of volunteering #1: Volunteering connects you to others One of the better-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – Holiday Shopping
The leftover turkey is wrapped up and stowed in your refrigerator, the Thanksgiving pies have been devoured, and you’re ready for a long vacation. Unfortunately, the holiday season kicks off with a vengeance even before you’ve had time to make that cold turkey sandwich. Don’t stress out yet. Here are some tips for saving money and staying sane while navigating holiday shopping madness. Make a List Write down everyone you plan to buy a gift for, no matter how small the gift may be. Include ideas of what to give each person, along with...
read moreSelf Care Zodiac – November and Sagittarius
Consistent with the time of year (November 22 – December 21) Sagittarius, the sign that is associated with spirituality and entertainment, falls when we give thanks and mark time as “the season to be jolly.” Watch my YouTube comments on Sagittarius and learn of the many different famous Sagittarian entertainers who have had far reaching careers (i.e. Walt Disney, Steven Speilberg and more). A notable spiritual icon who is a Sagittarius is Bill W, the founder of AA. He is the person who based on his personal experience is credited...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – Be Hungry to Help
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, our word of the week is “giving”. Our giving nature makes us great caregivers. All we do is give give give! We give our patients our time, our energy, our attention, our love, our gentle care, the list could go on and on. You are an amazing person to do the kind of work that you do. Let me show you how to keep that drive for quality care in your mind: 1. Clarify your goals Nothing is more unmotivating than working haphazardly without having a clear vision, mission and set of objectives for your...
read moreTherapeutic Thursday – Meditation for Men
Find yourself a comfortable place, preferrably away from any loud noises. Make sure you are away from it all and definitely switch off your cell phone. This is your time to relax but there are a few rules. You can do this either sitting in a chair or on the floor or lying down and no, contrary to popular belief you don’t have to sit cross-legged like a monk with your thumbs and forefingers held together. This can have some serious benefits. Okay here we go, so close your eyes with hands loosely by your side. Take a deep breath in and...
read moreWednesday Workshop – Be Stress Free and Plan with Dignity
No one wants to think about their death any sooner than they must, but planning your funeral and cemetery services in advance, called “pre-planning” or “pre-arranging,” is a responsible, caring act that can reduce stress for your grieving loved ones. It’s easy to understand how making decisions now about your final arrangements can help assure those left behind that your wishes are being honored. Take responsibility for your arrangements. Just as estate planning and creating a will are responsible actions, planning your final...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – Be Thankful
November is National Family Caregiver Month and thankful is our word of the week. At the beginning of the holiday season, when we get a little stressed, we have to make the decision to focus on gratitude to help our mind focus on what is truly important. We should shift our mind to think about what we have instead of what we want. Let’s try to focus on the people we love and the abundant life that we have been given. The overwhelming majority of caregivers are females providing unpaid care for loved ones. Many family caregivers feel a sense...
read moreJewish Waves of Faith – Thanksgiving & Hanukkah
So we’re coming close to the end of the year 2013. In the month of November, normally, the big holiday we celebrate is Thanksgiving. This year, for the first time in about 4000 years, Hanukkah will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day! So I, Rabbi Leon Olenick, have giving this momentous day a nickname, “Thankanukkah”. Thankanukkah is a time when all the families come together to eat a big feast, spend quality time together and embrace the love of your family. Hanukkah is what I like to call, the holiday of light and miracles....
read moreWednesday Workshop – Veteran’s Benefits
The Veteran’s Administration provides cash benefits to elderly and disabled veterans and their widows/widowers. Many elderly and disabled veterans are aware of Service-Connected Compensation, which is available to veterans who have incurred or aggravated a disability during military service. However, many veterans do not know that there is another kind of V.A. benefit that does not require the veteran to have sustained a disability during military service: Non-Service Connected Compensation. V.A. Pension is considered Non-Service...
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