Unseen, but Unshaken: Celebrating Wins Without Applause
You’re at the park shooting hoops. You’ve been working on your three-point shot for weeks, and suddenly, it all clicks. You land a perfect shot from deep. It’s smooth. Clean. Nothing but net. You look around and no one is there. No cheers. No applause. Just you and the echo of the bounce. Or maybe […]
Five Summer Exercise Tips
It seems as though Mother Nature has finally finished her epic hissy fit and springs finally in full bloom. The flowers are out, the bees are buzzing and if you’re anything like me, you’re already looking forward to having an active summer. Of course that’s usually easier said than done. Running a 5k on a […]
Always Be Prepared: The Quiet Confidence That Comes from Readiness
There’s something so comforting about being prepared. Whether it is having an umbrella in your car just in case it rains or knowing where you put your spare keys, being ready for what might happen allows you to move through the world with a little more calm and a lot more confidence. This doesn’t mean […]
Finding Balance on Water: The Healing Power of Glide Yoga
In the gentle ripple of a pool at Clyde Recreation Center, Cari Batty leads a group of students through a practice that’s equal parts strength, and surrender. Known as Glide Yoga or SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) Yoga, this water-based class is gaining traction for its unique blend of challenge and calm. In Glide Yoga, the boards […]
The Quiet Superpower of Anticipating Others’ Needs
We all know the feeling of being helped before we even had to ask. Maybe it’s a friend who shows up with a coffee on a tough morning, a coworker who notices you are swamped and steps in, or a neighbor who clears your sidewalk after heavy snow. These thoughtful moments all have one thing […]
Surprising Ways Smiling Can Improve Your Life
Do you need something to smile about? National Smile Day is coming up on Saturday, May 31, and it’s the perfect excuse to show off your pearly whites. You probably already know that smiling is a universal indication of friendliness across all cultures. But, you may not know that smiling also has real, research-backed health […]
From tragedy to art: Local sculptor Gary Lee Price speaks about overcoming challenges through art
If you were to look at Gary Lee Price’s art gallery, a feeling of childhood wonder and uninhabited freedom and love would do doubt come over you. But with that representation of childhood wonderment, freedom and unity, comes a lot of pain. When Price was six years old, his mother was killed in a murder […]
Payson’s Ryan Stream shares story of resilience, courage and vulnerability
If you ask Ryan Stream what the key to success is, his answer is simple: vulnerability and courage. For the past several years, Stream has been traveling the country speaking and singing in stadiums and in front of various audiences, embodying the very thing he preaches. “The fastest way to connect with people is through […]
It takes a village to raise a kid, and that does not stop, even as an adult
We’ve all heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child. The idea is simple but powerful. Children thrive when surrounded by a community that provides guidance, encouragement and care. Parents rely on teachers, neighbors, friends and extended family to help shape the next generation. What many people may not realize is […]
Contemplating Contemplation
Recently, I was contemplating contemplation. “When did contemplation begin?” I asked myself. Contemplation likely began when early man became self-aware. Of course you may have your own theory, and that’s OK. I imagine early humans squatting down and rocking back and forth next to a fire holding a diagram-making stick; they probably just called it, […]