EXPLORE THE GREAT BEYOND

The universe is filled with so many unanswered questions: Why are we here? Is there a greater being that created us? What is the meaning of life?

It’s only natural as human beings to want to crack the greatest mysteries of our existence. Finding those answers may mean going to church, a synagogue, or mosque. Many believe organized religion helps shed light on a world much bigger than just us.

However, spirituality doesn’t have to include religion. You may find a sense of inner peace through quiet activities such as reading, yoga, nature walks, meditation — anything that allows time to put life into perspective and increase self-awareness.

In a world that can be filled with so much confusion, finding a mental and even physical space away from the chaos can help with coping with some of life’s daily stressors.

Discovering one’s spiritual preferences may take some inner reflection and selfdiscovery, but it can ultimately lead to a host of advantages such as eased anxiety, better sleep, reduced depression, and simply a better outlook on life. These then can be translated to overall health benefits such as lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a reduced risk of heart disease, a better functioning immune system, and much more.

Healthy Finance By The Numbers

No more than

10% 30% 3to6 of a person’s salary should go toward savings. If you are inching closer to retirement, increase your savings to 20 or 25 percent. of a person’s gross income should go toward paying debt (car payments, mortgage, student loans, credit card payments). months’ worth of post-tax income should be saved in case of an emergency (unexpected medical expense, job loss, car repairs).

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