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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Power is given to things that can impact, influence, and change things in a profound way. Having said that, there is an immense power found within a smile. A smile conveys feelings of happiness, hope and positivity to anyone who sees it. You might di...
"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." -- Helen Keller "A good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution." - -Angela Merkel "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." - - Audrey He...
Celbrities Reveal Their Mental Health Stories Pink has opened up about her mental health journey, speaking to Carson Daly on Today. The US singer said she's struggled with anxiety and depression and is an advocate for therapy, sharing that she and hu...
Monday, three cups of coffee, smiling, ready to go! Use Monday as a stepping stone to a positive week! Monday is called many names ... Why not call it opportunity? Monday, I'm still standing. Monday, it's just another day, or a new week to move...
"Beautiful Boy" by John Lennon Written by: John Lennon For: Sean Lennon. Julian, Sean's older half-brother,Hey Jude", initially "Hey Jules", was a cheer-up from McCartney in the midst of his parents divorce. This track, however, written for Lennon's ...
Once the choice is made, do not look back, do not second-guess your decisions. Muhammad Ali Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th. Julie Andrews Believe you can and you're halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt One ought, every day at l...
Giving someone a smile is free and it could change someone's day! Doesn't it make you feel good when someone gives you a smile? Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and ...
Discover the connection between health and friendship, and how to promote and maintain healthy friendships. By Mayo Clinic Staff Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being, but it's not always easy to build or maintain friendsh...
Those who set realistic goals can hope for a higher level of well-being. The key for later satisfaction is whether the life goals are seen as attainable and what they mean to the person, as psychologists from the University of Basel report in a study...
Being around people who are different from us makes us more creative, diligent, and hard-working.BY KATHERINE W. PHILLIPS | SEPTEMBER 18, 2017The first thing to acknowledge about diversity is that it can be difficult. In the U.S., where the dialogue ...
Laughter is the Best Medicine It's fun to share a good laugh, but did you know it can actually improve your health? Learn how to harness the powerful benefits of laughter and humor.The benefits of laughterIt's true: laughter is strong medicine....
Here's heartwarming news: People with a family history of heart disease who also had a positive outlook were one-third less likely to have a heart attack or other cardiovascular event within five to 25 years than those with a more negative outlook. T...
It's Friday! You've made it to the end of another working week, and for those of us who don't work weekends, two blissful days of relaxing and socialising lie ahead. But what if you've not got that Friday feeling just yet? There's still time - here a...
The Center for Parenting Education. -- A resource to help parents do the best job they can to raise their children.THE BIG PICTURE: TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY TO YOUR CHILDRENWhen asked what traits parents would like their children to have now and ...
Girlscouts: Raising Awesome GirlsYou're raising your girl to be responsible for what she says and does, and know when and how to give a sincere apology when she messes up. But is she apologizing more than she needs to? Studies show women are more lik...
You know the feeling. It's 3:00 p.m. on a Sunday, and the dread sets in. Popularly known as the Sunday Scaries, the phenomenon of end-of-the-weekend anxiety also goes by the Sunday Sads or the Sunday Blues. Whatever you call it, the fear and paralys...
The title comes from a reggae band called Jimmy Scott and his Obla Di Obla Da Band. Says McCartney, "A fella who used to hang around the clubs used to say in a Jamaican accent, "Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on," and he got annoyed when I did a song ...
Banish the Blue Monday Blues If you are prone to any type of depression, take note of the following techniques to help fight it this Blue Monday, as well as any other day you might feel blue: Exercise for at least 20 minutes: You've probably heard of...
We often set standards for ourselves that are too high because society expects us to be perfect. We forget that everybody has flaws, even the people we perceive to be perfect. But who decides what is perfect? Who sets the standards we feel we need to...
While the news of Brian Wilson's passing yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 82, brings a bittersweet note, it's truly a moment to turn up the volume and bask in the incredible, sun-drenched legac...
It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break....
Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable; it places immense strain on your body's ability to cool itself. When sweating isn't enough, your core temperature rises, leading to potentially dangerous conditi...
Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale ...
Some musicians' songs have the sensation of a dialogue with a witty, witty, and brutally honest friend. Without a doubt, Jill Sobule was one of them. It just hits you differently when you learn that s...
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