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I have recently run into a few articles and received some correspondences that lead me to believe that it is the perfect time for sharing a few simple things to increase health and enrich life.

Most of us have heard of birth doulas, fewer of us are familiar with death doulas. We know that birth doulas are noted for a calm, steady presence as a tiny human enters this world. Their skill in birthing is common knowledge, and now birth doulas even receive reimbursement from Medicaid. But what about the other end of the spectrum?

The word “freedom” elicits emotion, feelings of patriotism, becomes a political rallying call and its byproduct, despite is glorious vision, sometimes becomes a divider.

Walking outdoors in the month of June in any northern hemisphere locale, olfactory nerves are tickled with the flowery smells, blossoming trees, grasses, and the sweet aroma of herbs growing in our gardens...

When I was a child, we celebrated May Day with the traditional Maypole, May baskets and community gatherings for these events. Sadly, those things have gone away in most communities, but it does not lessen the joy of the month of May.

After the quiet and solitude of winter, the greening of spring spreads across our land and blossoms in our spirits. From the first sight of daffodils and crocus the celebration of life renewed begins.

Affirmations are statements that move us away from negative thought patterns to ones that are more supportive, healing, and goal oriented. Affirmations are positive statements about how we live, work and relate.