Christmas has a soundtrack, but the sweetest notes are the quiet ones—silence, presence, and that long exhale of relief after a full year. This season, the greatest gift we can give isn’t something wrapped, but the pause that lets us truly show up for others and ourselves. Merry Christmas from Calm Journey—may your days feel slower, lighter, and filled with the peace of being exactly where you are, held in grace and met with relief.
Émile Coué changed lives with one radical idea: the imagination shapes our reality. Long before modern neuroscience, Coué saw that patients who believed in their healing improved faster than those who doubted. His simple practice of positive autosuggestion—“Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better”—taught people to direct their imagination toward hope, strength, and recovery. Coué proved that healing doesn’t begin with force, but with belief—and that the mind is far more powerful than we often give it credit for.
Discover why simply being present matters most when someone is going through a tough time. Learn how quiet strength, active listening, and compassionate presence can provide comfort and healing—no perfect words required.
My Cousin Becky hitch-hiked from New York to Alaska as a young woman. She was picked up (as the story goes) three times by the same man. He admonished her for hitchhiking each time he saw her. It was a reckless thing to do, especially in Alaska. The third time he picked her up, he … Continue reading Becky’s Legacy: From Hitchhiking to Kelp Business
As mental health challenges continue to rise globally, new solutions are stepping up to meet the need—one of the most promising being Therabot, an AI-powered support tool designed for those facing depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Backed by recent research, Therabot is showing comparable effectiveness to traditional therapy in some areas, offering personalized, 24/7 support in a judgment-free space. Could this digital companion be the key to making mental health care more accessible, affordable, and stigma-free?
Have you ever wondered if words could affect the physical world around us? Dr. Masaru Emoto, a Japanese scientist and researcher, believed they could. Through his fascinating water crystal experiments, he suggested that words, thoughts, and emotions influence the molecular structure of water—offering a powerful perspective on the impact of positivity in our lives. Dr. … Continue reading The Power of Words: Dr. Masaru Emoto’s Water Experiment
The NFL Draft is in approximately two weeks and the KC Chiefs just ended their season. Will Travis Kelce stay? The Kansas City Chiefs have firmly established themselves as a dominant force in the NFL, showcasing remarkable consistency and resilience over the past decade. Under the leadership of head coach Andy Reid and star quarterback … Continue reading KC Chiefs: Strong
Discover how social media’s obsession with positivity fuels depression and loneliness. Learn how curated highlight reels create unrealistic expectations, deepen isolation, and contribute to rising suicide rates. Break the cycle by embracing authenticity and real-life struggles.
Christmas is a season of faith, hope, and love—a time to celebrate the birth of Christ and reflect on the profound mystery of God’s presence among us. For Catholics, the season is especially meaningful, as it’s rooted in the sacred story of Christ’s Nativity and the values of humility, generosity, and family. To help you … Continue reading Top 10 Christmas Movies to Watch This Season
I have had some health issues that required a lifestyle change (e.g. sitting at a desk all day long is not good for you!). Consequently, I have started walking in the early morning hours before work. As a nurse, my day days have always started early so that I can be ready to see patients … Continue reading The Life Lesson of a Turtle
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