by Deborah Brown
While relaxing in a shady area of our backyard, I observed a squirrel digging in the ground. Suddenly, it stops digging, races across the opposite side of the yard, and leaps onto the top of our next door neighbor’s fence. Then without hesitating, the squirrel leaps off the fence, into the air, landing on a small flimsy tree branch, causing it to bow. (more…)
In this ever changing and high-tech world it appears that the word stress has become a natural part of our conversations and daily lives. For this reason, stress is often viewed as useful, to motivate ambitions and drive competitive energy for goal oriented successes. Stress, however, can also create unnecessary pressure, and when left unchecked it can lead to behavioral, emotional, and physical disorders. The term stress frequently refers to both fear and anxiety. (more…)
