How to Handle the Holidays with Family Members A Take-Home Guide for Stress-Free, Heart-Centered Holidays 1. Set Clear Boundaries Decide ahead of time what you will and won’t tolerate. Practice simple boundary phrases: “I’m not discussing that today.” “I’m stepping away for a moment.” “I appreciate your concern, but I’m making my own choices.” Tip: You don’t need to justify or over-explain. 2. Manage Your Energy Protect your peace with grounding practices: Deep breathing before entering the...

In a world that moves fast and asks so much of us, spiritual meditation becomes more than a practice—it becomes a gentle homecoming. A moment to breathe, soften, and reconnect with the part of ourselves that whispers instead of shouts. The part that remembers. Spiritual meditation isn’t about emptying the mind or forcing stillness. It is about opening—allowing your awareness to expand beyond the noise, beyond the roles you play, and into the vast, quiet field within you. When you sit with...

With the recent pause in EBT (SNAP) benefits in Michigan, many families are feeling the pressure of making meals last longer and feed more mouths. If you’re feeding a family of five and relying on what’s available from food banks or pantry donations, know that you’re not alone — and that you can make delicious, balanced meals from simple ingredients. Here are practical, budget-stretching recipes and meal ideas that work with the items most commonly found in Michigan food pantries. 🥣 1....