Optimum Life Blog Archive - May 2011

Some interesting research has come about because of our ability to image the brain. One such study involves looking at the effect of spirituality on the brain. According to researcher Brick Johnstone of Missouri University, an area in the right parietal lobe known as the "me definer" is less operative in spiritual people.

At Brookdale, through our Optimum Life program we have a wellness theme every year that relates to one of the six dimensions of wellness. For those of you who don’t know, the six dimensions are: Physical, Emotional, Purposeful, Social, Spiritual and Intellectual. This year our theme relates to the purposeful dimension and is titled Be Well on Purpose.

I have a confession to make-I was among those who got up early to watch the Royal Wedding last week. And I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved seeing the beautiful bride in her much anticipated dress walking with her father; her beautiful sister carrying her train. And her handsome prince anticipating her arrival with his back turned. I loved the majestic music, the spoken words, the happiness and pride of the family members, the horse drawn carriages, the balcony kiss-all of it.