After an especially cold and snowy winter, spring beckons us outside. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which … [Read more...] about Invite Nature To Your Doorstep
Positive Mental Thinking
Let The Music Play And Improve Your Mood
Music has the ability to stir our emotions and awaken deep memories. Have you ever noticed that listening to your favorite song, singing in the shower, or drumming along on the dashboard just makes you feel good? Research shows that listening to music can give you a positive … [Read more...] about Let The Music Play And Improve Your Mood
The Great (Local) Parklands Of Floyds Fork Are Calling…And You Must Go
“To sit in the shade of a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment,” says Jane Austen’s character Fanny in Mansfield Park. Research continues to support the sage advice to get outside and clear our hearts and minds. Blood pressure, heart rate, and stress … [Read more...] about The Great (Local) Parklands Of Floyds Fork Are Calling…And You Must Go
Enjoy Nature While Getting Physical And Making New Friends
Join A Hiking ClubHiking is a great way to get moving with the added benefit of spending time in nature. The Louisville Hiking Club invites people to get outside and explore with a group of friends. Founded more than 95 years ago, the club meets each Saturday year-round to hike a … [Read more...] about Enjoy Nature While Getting Physical And Making New Friends
A Game Of Thought: Fencing
The roar of the crowd echoed around the vast, vaulted glass ceiling of the Grand Parlais museum in Paris, France. Sean Shumate looked up in awe. Thousands of people were cheering for the elite wheelchair fencing athletes from all over the world competing at the 2024 Paralympic … [Read more...] about A Game Of Thought: Fencing