Spirituality

The bottom line is that it is adults who allow Santa to overtake the holiday, and there is no need for that. Baby Jesus is not only the reason for the season, but he is the motivation behind everything the jolly old elf does.

“Happy Holidays” covers everything from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, and it is said not to insult people but rather to honor their individuality and respect the dignity of their respective faiths.

New studies are finding that boredom is pervasive throughout society and can encourage unhealthy attitudes and poor lifestyle choices.

This year provides a unique opportunity to connect two already-bound holidays. The historical and religious synergy between Chanukah and Thanksgiving is undeniable.

The idea that consciousness is not in the brain and the positive impact spirituality can have on health are both gaining ground.

Why do some people seem so unhappy while others seem generally happy and able to take negative experiences in stride?

I appreciate the Jewish tradition of linking celebrations and traditions to the celestial rather than the secular.

Many people today, including some medical professionals, are exploring a more holistic sense of health, one that incorporates factors of the entire person, where our type of thinking influences our quality of living.

Studies increasingly conclude that sustained mental negativity is the enemy of well-being.

Despite the great opportunity and spectacle of the pope’s visit to Brazil, the even greater sound bites were to be found on Monday during the flight back to Rome.