No one knows better the impact addiction has on families than those with one or more people in a household suffering from alcoholism or substance abuse. Sometimes both parents are addicts and other times it’s a parent and a teen or adolescent still living in the home. Regardless of which family member has the addiction, the effects are felt by everyone involved and the issue can take quite an emotional and mental toll because of the stress caused by ongoing... Read more
Water is often considered to be the element that gives birth to life on earth. Since ancient times, humans have always lived near water and have absorbed a lot of benefits from the element. Even today, many who are seeking balance and calm are drawn towards the ocean and other big bodies of water. Even our attraction to the color blue stems from the same root. Whether you see it from a spiritual point of view or you look at... Read more
There’s nothing more fascinating than researching your family tree, as it gives you a glimpse into another time, as well as into the people and events that shaped who you are. There are many resources that should be an essential port of call for an amateur genealogist, foremost among them census returns and records of births, marriages, and deaths. But that shouldn’t be where your search ends. A vast array of information can be found in obituaries, so no thorough... Read more
For many, family members are people who make life worth living. If you have good relationships with them especially, you may find that they play vital roles in your life. For one, many of them always seem to be there especially when you’re going through difficult times. You may also share many things such as DNA, childhood memories, family values, and similar cultures. Sometimes, family members struggle with different challenges and need your support. It can, however, be difficult to... Read more
The number of Americans aged 65 or over is set to double in the next thirty years. Studies show that for most of this aging population, their preference is to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Read on for a few tips on how you can help your parents or grandparents to continue living independently for as long as possible. Safety at home Conduct a detailed examination of the home the parent is living in to... Read more
In order for your business to flourish, you will need to make sure you’re at the top of your game, and this is a big ask and responsibility. Being successful in business is about making money, of course, but getting to the point whereby your company is lucrative takes time, effort, and care. Getting to the top is going to be far easier if you’re enjoying how you get there and often the simplest of details can make the largest... Read more
Helping a troubled family member through a crisis is an extremely difficult process. Not only do you have to handle their emotions, but you also have to deal with your own. Seeing someone you love struggle with life is never easy, so there is no shame in becoming overwhelmed. Although it is important to take things one day at a time, it is also vital that you have a clear plan in place. This will help you to stay strong,... Read more
Levels of stress and anxiety have never been higher, with approximately 40 million Americans reporting that they regularly suffer from anxiety. There are multiple possible causes for the growth of stress in society, from financial pressures to the increased use of social media as the main communication tool and its negative effect on self-esteem. Is it any wonder in today’s constantly busy world we can find ourselves overwhelmed? However, there are steps we can take to try to ease daily... Read more
Life isn’t always easy, so there’s no point in making it harder on yourself. What you want to do is come up with ways to welcome more peace into your day to day life. This is achieved by paying attention to what you’re doing daily and revisiting and revising your habits. Bring more positivity into your life by making better choices and attending to your self-care needs. Believe you can improve your way of life and you’re already halfway there.... Read more
Photo Credit: Michelle Pemberton, Indy Star. . Although we are living in troubling times, especially for Muslims in America, there continues to be many Mosques and Islamic Centers as well as schools being built all around the country. Most of the time, they are approved by the local city and county planning and zoning boards without... Read more
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