Embracing the Light

Embracing the Light

Summer Solstice is the longest day and shortest night of the year when the earth is closest to the sun. Historically, cultures around the world have honored the solstice with rituals that celebrate fertility, abundance, and spiritual enlightenment. From Stonehenge in...
Beyond the Rainbow

Beyond the Rainbow

In 1978, Gilbert Baker designed the first rainbow flag at the request of Harvey Milk — the first openly gay man to be elected to office in the United States. The flag made its debut at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade that same year, and quickly became a...
Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to spotlight health issues specific to men with an emphasis on regular checkups, fitness, and screenings for prevention and early detection. The stigma surrounding men’s health, particularly mental health, has created what is...
How to Live a Happier Life

How to Live a Happier Life

We are constantly told we deserve to be happy, but what is happiness? By definition, it is the state of well-being and contentment characterized by positive emotions, a sense of purpose, and fulfillment which can mean a variety of different things for each person. The...
Alcohol 101

Alcohol 101

Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. It’s also one of the most misunderstood substances in the world. While it’s woven into many aspects of society, from celebrations to casual socializing — it is not without risk. Knowing the...