Claire Annelise Smith, Phd

[Jesus] said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). Last week, I reflected on the above verse after a conversation with a friend. It is remarkable how much Jesus prioritized taking time to rest, reflect, and request. I have intentionally chosen the word, “request,” instead […]

Awakening to a strange noise at 2.00 or 3.00 am was startling, to say the least. What was its origin? I got up and realized it was coming from the basement. However, when I tried to go down, I found that the basement was flooded. I could not get in. I found myself facing one

Caught between ‘give it all I have” and their needs and, who comes first? “Surely, they will understand,” I tell myself as I go all out; all out at work, all out at play that is work; all out until I am spent, then . . . Caught between, “we don’t do that anymore. Family

4 Simple Ways to Keep Allergy Season at Bay (Family Features) With warmer outdoor temperatures, many homeowners suffer through longer allergy seasons. In fact, allergy days have increased by 20 days, according to a study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences. Being aware of air quality indexes and limiting time outdoors can lessen exposure

“There is no such thing as balance,” she said, implying that a balanced lifestyle is a myth. I’ve thought about that statement. I’ve heard several others repeat it. Yet, the question remains, if it doesn’t exist, why do people seek it? And more importantly, how then can some people say they have achieved balance in

Manage Heart Health for Stronger Brain Health ((Family Features) The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The global death rate from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is increasing even more than