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Happy Holidays from Une Belle Vie!

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
happy holidays

Hanukkah has begun and Christmas is right around the corner. We’re sure that you’ve been preparing sumptuous meals and family gatherings for the last couple of weeks and attending holiday parties for friends and for work. This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the details and forget to look at the [...]

Favorite Memories

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Tap into those beautiful memories of yours...

How do you tap into those beautiful memories? Some thoughts for slowing down.

Mini-Meditations: A Simple Way to Be Here Now

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Photo by Guy Tetreault

Respected meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg offers a technique that will give you a taste of the peace of the present moment right away: mini-meditations.

Gifts for the Dead?

Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Photo by Stefano Mortellaro

Your family, pets and closest friends have been on your holiday gift list for years. When you’re making your list (and checking it twice) this year, chances are that those who have passed on will still be on your mind, whether the loss is fresh, or you’ve gotten used to life without them. It’s good [...]

Grieving During the Holidays? How to Cope

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Photo by Benson Kua

Coping with the loss of a loved one is a long and difficult journey—and it can be more difficult during the holidays. Here are some ways to take care of yourself if you’re grieving during the holiday season.

Make a Difference This Holiday Season: Volunteer!

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Photo: Artotem

Whether you have time for a large project, a one-time event, or a few hours online, there are so many ways to bring more joy to your world. Here are just a few.

Missing Someone at Thanksgiving? Ways to Find Comfort

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Photo by Lane & Anne

If you’re missing someone this holiday season, here are some ideas for honoring their memory and finding comfort in your Thanksgiving celebration.

Happiness is the Present Moment

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Photo by D. Sharon Pruitt

A newly published happiness study has found that focusing on the present moment makes people happier. How can you keep your mind on here and now? Here are some tips.

Jason’s Story: Virtual Tools, Real Human Connections

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Photo by Dramatic, some rights reserved

For all its bells and whistles, the Internet is just a network of machines. It can’t give us what we need most in life, especially in life’s most difficult times. We’ve tried to find instant online compassion, but there isn’t an app for that. The most important things in life come not from high-tech gadgets, [...]

What Are You Thankful For?

Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Photo by Kate Ausburn

Happy November! As the leaves fall, the air gets cooler and the nights get longer, many of us are turning our thoughts to the holiday season. In the U.S., Thanksgiving Day is just three weeks away. While you’re planning your menu, booking your plane tickets, or figuring out where Great Aunt Maisie is going to [...]

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