We're designed for meaningful work. It gives us a sense of purpose, which is innate and imperative to feeling fulfilled. Even earthworms are purposeful in their work; they know instinctively to move through the dirt for a greater goal. Just the idea of purpose drives much of our efforts, both at work and in service. From the TED stage, Dan Ariely explains how some people will quit working, even for higher pay, when they infer that the efforts are meaningless. Some people find significance...

In today’s culture where politics and other dichotomous issues seem to divide, we will come across people with whom we do not share similar opinions. We may work with them, raise children amongst them, and even live with them. As tragedies and disasters swirl around us, the solutions we offer may not match the ideas of those around us. So how do we live in disagreement, peacefully? How can we respond when we feel hurt by comments from those with whom we share life? First, we begin with our...

Over the years in our practice at Mind Body Health Associates, we have noticed patterns that comes with the beginning of the school year. One consistency is the increased number of calls to our office from concerned and loving parents, regarding his/her teenaged daughter. Often, this girl is intelligent, scoring top grades in her classes. She is active in sports and/or music and other extra-curricular activities. She might have a summer or after-school job and she likely volunteers or...