From a young age, children are told that while sticks and stones can break their bones, words can never hurt them. But anyone who has a lingering insecurity or painful memory related to childhood can tell you otherwise. While bruises, skinned knees, and even broken bones can heal within a matter of weeks, the pain…

Gramita’s Tortillas is a children’s book written by New Mexico native, Maria Gomez. Maria describes Gramita’s Tortillas as a passion project for her, she wrote the story with the intention of sharing a piece of home and her Gramita’s love with readers. She hopes the story spreads a heartwarming feeling to readers and that the…

by Jennifer Scott, SpiritFinder.org For Love or Money: The Benefits of Pursuing a Hobby Hobbies are amazing things: They’re an inexhaustible source of fun and personal satisfaction. They can lower your blood pressure, enhance your sense of well-being, and even provide an enjoyable means of earning money. The benefits you’ll derive from pursuing a long-held…

I hate my personal trainer.  Really I love her and what she does for me.  She pushes me, holds me accountable, encourages me to work harder.  But I told her right from the start, “At the end of each session, I want to hate you.”  This is how I know she’s done her job.  If…