Chocolate!
Made from the fruit of the cacao tree, chocolate was first created by the ancient Mayans sometime around 500 A.D. In fact, the Mayans were so taken with their invention that they wrote about it on wall carvings and on pottery. The love affair with chocolate continues to this day. There are even groups of […]
Journaling
Throughout history, people have kept written records of their daily activities, thoughts, goals and dreams. The first prolific use of journals or diaries occurred in 10th century Japan, but there is evidence that medieval mystics actually founded the practice in a spiritual effort to connect emotions and events. There is more to journaling than […]
Coloring
Lately, you may have noticed that “adult” coloring books are popping up everywhere. Many have even appeared on the NY Times Bestseller list! But this pastime is more than a trend—it is a wonderful soother for anxiety. Like needlework and crochet, coloring requires the mind to become task-oriented, thus distracting it from its limbic (emotional) […]