We will always remember the words of a guest when she called to book her annual spa vacation. She described her spa experience as “getting a great big hug.” We love the image and the feelings that her words reflected. It has been said that we all need a...
It is so important in life to know that regardless of the situation we always have a choice in terms of how we respond to our circumstances. Knowing that we actually have choices can lead to empowerment, options and an opportunity for learning and growth. Things you...
Whether it’s atop a 32-foot pole or coming face to face with a 1,000+ pound animal, Miraval Resort Tucson, AZ offers guests a variety of ways to deal with fear. “I can’t tell you how many very successful people I work with tell me their greatest fear is that...
Size acceptance is a foreign notion to many people struggling to achieve healthy weights. They buy into the idea that we all should have cover girl looks, and endlessly think “I hate what I see in the mirror.” That thinking creates endless dieting and painful...
Since its founding in 1940, Rancho La Puerta has been a proponent of “eating locally”. Over the years Rancho La Puerta’s organic farm has grown into a world-renowned example of successful organic gardening. The garden provides the immediate contact with nature that...
Nothing makes you more optimistic than the news that optimism makes you live longer. That’s the conclusion of researchers at Yale University and Miami University in Ohio who did a 23-year study to gauge how perceptions of aging affect longevity. They asked 660 50-plus...
