Self care seems to be a buzz word lately, but sometimes we need a reminder to press pause and allow ourselves some recovery time. We all have busy, sometimes over-scheduled lives where we try to balance the needs of spouses, children, aging parents, work, finances and day-to-day life. That leaves little time for us as individuals.

One of the main jobs of the pineal gland (the "third eye") is to release melatonin to direct circadian rhythms and sleep cycles. It also impacts hormone balance and the immune system. If you didn't already know, your pineal gland has a big impact on your health & wellness.

The law of attraction - according to the "New Thought" philosophy, "is the belief that the universe creates and provides for you that which your thoughts are focused on. While there are critics of this absolute philosophy, most agree that having positive thoughts can improve your energy level and promote positive outcomes.

The holidays can be exhilarating, but we become depleted when we try to burn the candle at both ends. Give yourself the gift of staying mentally, physically and spiritually recharged this holiday season.

The pursuit of happiness is entrenched in our culture. It is so important that it is was written into the Declaration of Independence. But what does happiness mean to you?

I am thrilled and honored to be the new editor of self-care and mindfulness for the CK Wellness Website. I hope to bring a unique perspective on creating and living your best life We will touch on many topics from meditation, and raising your vibration, to community engagement and activism.

My meditation A-HA moment came when I discovered that a certain frequency of music helped me to meditate. It was 528hz. As I began to look into the phenomenon of frequencies I grew more excited by the interconnected nature of the universe.