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Written by Grace Smith, WSU Student  With hundreds of different religions and schools of thought regarding spirituality, it is easy to point out how these numerous denominations greatly differ rather than focusing on the similarities that these spiritual teachings have. Since our culture tends to get caught up in pointing fingers and judging others especially when it comes to matters of politics, culture and religion, often times we forget that everyone is ultimately striving for the same goal; to find inner peace and happiness. Browsing through Live Well's Pinterest board titled Spirituality I came across a "pin" that really stuck out to me which may be seen in the upper left hand corner of the collage. The word Namaste is a Hindu word used for greetings and salutations, and as the image indicates, it is a profound gesture that honors the "divine" within a person. So what is this divinity, and what does it mean to honor the divine in someone else? This image sparked the idea that most religions have this idea in common which honors an unearthly presence that each being holds within themselves. Read More |
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Find the Wildflower in You!
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 Written by Deb McClellan, Operations Manager of Live Well Winona
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend a women's retreat in Arizona, an experience I will never forget. This retreat was painful at times as it opened some wounds that I have been suppressing for a long time. But this retreat was also filled with self-discovery that unveiled strength deep within allowing me to not only face but conquer fears. This retreat allowed myself and the women around me to open up, to bare our souls, to share a story no matter how painful to a room full of total strangers without judgement - but rather heartwarming love and support.
This retreat affirmed that the journey is about being the best "ME" I can be to be the best for those around me, my family, my friends, my coworkers, my tribe. To stay focused, to stay present, to understand the value of NOW because it is the only thing I have control over. Yes, I will stop dwelling on the past and I will stop fretting about the future.
Yes, the sunshine was beautiful and the views atop Camelback Mountain amazing. But this retreat was about giving and receiving; giving support, and gracefully receiving kindness and love. Learning to be authentic, to be a dreamer, to be content, a rockstar, to be worthy, to make no excuses, find strength, be united, have courage, have gratitude, hope and believe. To be a Wildflower.
I learned to stop and smell the roses - I mean wildflowers.
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