Four Ways to Gather Well

The season of get-togethers is almost here; family dinners, office parties, potlucks and special traditions. While these can be fun, they can also feel overwhelming. As author Priya Parker says in The Art of Gathering, “How we gather shapes the way we live.” With a little intention, we can make our gatherings feel more nourishing for ourselves and others.

Presence with music and art enhances well-being

We live in a heterogenous world with different societies and cultures. The making and appreciating of music and art transcends and unites societies across time.

November events recognize the caregiver in all of us

In November 2025, we may feel the desire to slow down as we settle into the fall season. For caregivers, there is no pause or slow down. It’s an everyday ongoing responsibility that can be both taxing and rewarding. We encourage you to pause to consider that we are all caregivers.   The first person we care for is ourselves. And if we do a poor job at self-care, then it limits our effectiveness when it comes to caring for others including our children and our elderly loved ones.  

Adult siblings fighting over caregiving: How to split the burden wisely