When you feel connected to the universe of existence, you recognize that you are an integral part of a greater whole. You love life, care for all living things, and strive to alleviate suffering.

A key aspect of surrendering to the ways of the universe is accepting that impermanence is an inescapable truth that reflects the nature of existence as it is, not necessarily as you would like it to be.

The art of framing is the process of developing a healthy perspective toward challenging situations. A life-affirming attitude positions you to move forward in your life with positive energy.

Mona Lisa moments are experiences that entrance your senses, fill your heart with love, and make you appreciate being alive. What are your Mona Lisa moments?

Getting enough sleep is essential to healthy living. You can exercise, eat well, and work with your doctors to stay healthy, but if you don’t get enough sleep, your health and ability to function throughout the day will suffer.

A common mistake when working with health and wellness professionals is to take a passive role. After all, they’re the experts, right? They are, but it is your life.

Positive thinkers have an optimistic attitude that good will come into their lives, and they spin a positive frame when it doesn’t.

Take a look at the important relationships in your life. Are there any issues that are festering? Are there opportunities to strengthen love by rooting out negativity and finding mutually satisfying paths forward?

When you are mindful, you immerse yourself in an experience, appreciating its nuances and connecting with its essence.

The Stoic sees good all around them. They appreciate their blessings and don’t take anything for granted. They avoid the fool’s folly of desiring something excessive or out of reach.

In a relationship, accepting a person means respecting them for who they are, including their differences with you and their perceived faults.

When you purge the dispiriting virus, your life takes off in wonderful and unexpected ways.

Strength training is a vital component of a healthy exercise regimen that is often neglected by adults.

Be kind to your one-of-a-kind self, always.

Understanding how transitions work empowers you to persevere through the challenges that often accompany difficult changes.

Eating nutrient-dense foods (high ratio of nutrients to calories) optimizes nutrition and reduces the risk of obesity (a win-win).

Disruption is all around us, whether it’s artificial intelligence transforming business, climate change, political instability, or a hundred other forms. How can you surf the wave of change?

What audacious reward or penalty can you create that will raise the stakes and give you almost no choice but to adopt the change you seek?

Deep breathing is a transformative wellness practice. And it’s free!

The Wellness Ethic believes that feeling and sharing love—the meaning of life—would be an excellent choice to serve as your North Star.