Did you know that every time you go up in a hot-air balloon, you add a year on to your life? Preposterous, you say? Actually, it makes a lot of sense because when you’re in a hot air balloon, you are far beyond the stresses of the world. Everything is incredibly peaceful and with the engine low, it’s serene. The sensation of floating also adds to the sense of relaxation. You’re … [Read more...]
Writing Therapy for Depression
The plethora of websites, blogs, and e-journals developed by people suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions is perhaps evidence for a phenomenon that writers have known for centuries: writing therapy. Recently supported by research studies and mental health specialists alike, writing is increasingly being recognized as a supplemental or … [Read more...]