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  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Posture of a Cat 🐱 Examples that involve a cat’s whole body movements. Unsure Cats can express uncertainty in both a standing or a seated posture. Visual Signs Stops moving Head is below shoulder height. Slightly crouching; Limbs tucked in. What Your Cat May Be Feeling Unsure Cautious “Approach or retreat?” “This is different.”

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  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The Fourth of July holiday was just one week ago, and if you’re still craving a festive, summer salad, try Emma Lovewell’s Corn Salad. The flavor has a subtle sweetness with a creamy and crunchy texture. The corn in this salad has a Mexican-inspired twist: Esquite! Esquite-Inspired Corn Salad Ingredients  2

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  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Bridge Breathing A calming movement practice to synchronize our body and breath. Here’s how! Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor, your knees pointing towards the ceiling, and your arms alongside your body. As you inhale, press your feet to

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  • In Loving Memory

    We are taking a pause this week from our regular Happy Caturday post series to honor and remember the long life of my sweet Minimi (Cali’s sister). 🐈‍⬛ After a big weight loss (despite increased appetite) during Minimi’s vet exam in March, she was diagnosed with  hyperthyroidism. Prescribed medication for about a month, Minimi’s kidney levels

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  • Happy 4th of July

    Happy 4th of July

    🇺🇸4 Tips for a Healthy and Safe Fourth of July 🇺🇸 Add Produce 🍓🥦🍉🌽🍒🥬🫐🌶️ Fresh or roasted or grilled Appetizers, sides, salads, snacks, or desserts Some examples, include: Corn on the cob, coleslaw, and veggie kebabs. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber; in addition to containing a lot of water to

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  • Welcome July

    To subscribe to the Greater Good Monthly Happiness Calendar and sync the daily prompts with you iCal or Google Calendar, visit this page.

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  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Legs Up The Wall All you need for this practice is a wall and your beautiful body! The benefits of this practice include: calming our mind and nervous system; supporting our lymphatic system and circulation; slowing our breathing; improving digestion; easing back aches; and

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  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Posture of a Cat 🐱 Examples that involve a cat’s whole body movements. Relaxed and Content A relaxed cat’s body appears soft and flexible and moves languidly. Visual Signs No tension in the face and body. Fluid movements; not twitchy or jerky. Weight is balanced. What Your Cat May Be Feeling Relaxed; Content “All

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  • Therapy Thursday

    Therapy Thursday

    Mindful Walks With the Summer months in bloom, what better time to escape outside for a walk! Walking (even a short 5-minute walk) can calm your nervous system. You can focus on your footfalls and the feeling of the ground beneath you. You can get unstuck and reduce stress.  If you cannot get outside, walking

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  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Cat Cow This beautiful movement deepens our connection to our body, syncing with our breath for emotional balance.  Here’s how! Come to an all fours or table-top position, with your hands and knees on the floor. Align your hands under your shoulders and your knees

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