Julie Hernik

March 1 is the 50th Birthday of the Peace Corps program. This program was first introduced by President Kennedy and continues to encourage peace and understanding in many countries throughout the world. Peace Corps Birthday Congratulations to all current PCVs and those who served in the past!!

Take a look at my new and updated website!

For basic information on using aromatherapy for emotional well-being, check out a recent article I wrote: www.associatedcontent.com/article/6228542/aromatherapy_for_your_emotional_health. html?cat=5

HAPPY NEW YEAR to ALL! I just read that tomorrow, January 3rd, is “Festival of Sleep Day”. Even though it is late afternoon January 2, and the sun is back in beautiful Colorado after an end of year snowstorm, it would be easy to ride on the energy of the day and not pay attention…

Wow, today as I was hurrying around as usual, an article in a magazine (that was laying around unread) caught my eye. The title was something about the “Depressing Decade”. It pointed out that shortly after the new millenium came 9/11 and all kinds of changes like war, a focus on terrorism, political division in…

Today is a day that I get to join in one of my very favorite things! Every year there is a community sing version of Handel’s messiah that is performed with orchestra at the church I attend. It is so amazing to sing such an incredibly joyful piece of music. Just think of all the…

Stress(less) for the Holidays! S unlight Take a five minute outdoor break. Sunlight can help fight the low light wintertime “blues”. T ake time Take fifteen minutes a day just for you and guard that time carefully R est Maintain routine hours of sleep. E xpectations Make a list of all your “shoulds” and your…

What Intentions have you set for this Holiday season? Most of us have intentions. What do I mean by intentions? Some think of intentions as the plans we make. Others may see intentions as hopes and desires. We may ‘intend’ to put up the Christmas tree next weekend, or to bake a favorite recipe for…