Spring–A Time of Change The changing of the seasons presents several opportunities throughout the year to consider how life itself changes and how it remains the same. Hearing the first frog calls of spring feels at once reassuring, and also just a little unsettling. It’s consoling to know that the

Barbara Intermill – My buddy Al sent this response to a recent column on vitamin C: “You wrote, ‘Unlike most animals, our human bodies do not have the ability to manufacture vitamin C.’ Well, I am a party animal!! Do I have the ability to make a little of my own?“Seriously now, I have 1,000 mg packe

BPT – The psychology of color reveals what most people already know:  Color can evoke strong emotions. Members of the design team at Whirlpool Corporation are well versed in how color impacts mood, which is one of the reasons they spent years researching color trends to identify the best possible ch

The Magic of St. Patrick’s Day: More Than Just Shamrocks and ShenanigansEvery March 17th, the world goes green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day — a day filled with parades, festive music, and the unmistakable sight of shamrocks and leprechauns. But beyond the glittering decorations and the thrill

BY azbigmedia, Used with Permission Phoenix solidifies its reputation as the nation’s industrial powerhouse, with 32.6 million square feet of industrial space under construction and a thriving medical office market driving commercial real estate demand, according to LGE Design Build’s newly released

Hunting for Another Bargain? When’s the last time you went to shop at a store because they were advertising a big sale? Or pulled over to check out the offerings at a weekend yard sale? Or spent an hour browsing through listings on eBay and Facebook Marketplace? We all love to get a bargain when we

Take Five In current culture, we’re pressured to do more, want more, get more, not only for ourselves, but others, too. Doing everything in excess sometimes doesn’t turn out well, though. Overworking, taking more than we need, loving money, worrying about what others think–none of these sound like b

Pack Your Insight How wonderful it is to learn new things and see new places! How would we ever grow as individuals if we never experienced anything different from that which we see and do in our daily lives? Two different voyages come to mind, however, when considering the discovery of that which i

It’s More Than a Job Researchers in Sweden have studied what makes us happy, and they’ve discovered something interesting about work: working to achieve a goal, even more than attaining that aim, is what makes people most satisfied. Of course, there is a caveat. Hard work is satisfying, but only if

Opposites Detract Don’t you just love the irony of today’s quote? Steinem implies that simply separating people into two categories is too simplistic, but at the same time, she uses that very same technique to convey her meaning! Learning what something is by defining what it is not has been an age-

Replacement Therapy Surely you’ve seen many posts on social media that contain a touching message, then suggest that if you share it with ten people you’ll receive a “special blessing” by the end of the day? It usually also warns that the person who doesn’t forward it will experience some unknown tr

Replacement Therapy Surely you’ve seen many posts on social media that contain a touching message, then suggest that if you share it with ten people you’ll receive a “special blessing” by the end of the day? It usually also warns that the person who doesn’t forward it will experience some unknown tr

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Legacy of Courage and Change Every January, we take a moment to honor one of history’s most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This day is more than just a holiday; it’s an opportunity to reflect on the values he championed: equality, justice, and

Start Sowing Good Seeds You say to yourself, “I think I’ll go shopping,” and you do. You say, “I think I’ll buy a new smart television,” and you do. You say, “I think I’ll put it on my credit card,” and you do. James Allen lived from 1864 until 1912. As was popular in the early 1900s, he wrote a ser

The Night Before Tomorrow How did you sleep last night? Hopefully, you didn’t toss and turn worrying about the start of another workweek. A lot of us have trouble these days getting what our minds and bodies need most: rest. We rush around all day, do chores into the evening, don’t eat as well as we

As we close the chapter on another year and step into a fresh one, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all that has passed and look ahead with excitement and hope. At The JAY PATEL Group, we’re incredibly grateful for the trust and support of our clients and community. Whether we helped you find you

As the holidays approach, we want to take a moment to reflect on the year and express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you—our wonderful clients and neighbors. This season is a time to celebrate love, kindness, and connection. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones, traveling to be with family, o

Are You Related? In the long distant past, all generations of a family lived in the same town, if not just across the road or down the lane. Each member of the family knew all the good–and the bad–about every other member (as well as all of the neighbors). They worked together, played, and prayed to

A Gift That Grows At this time of year, it’s very easy to get caught up in expectations and to lose sight of reality. Some are trying to squeeze an entire year of visits with friends and family into a one-month time frame, while others may be experiencing that certain melancholy that attends the cir

The Value in Gratitude Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings