Finding Joy From Within, Not Chasing It

In a world that rarely slows down, joy can begin to feel like something just out of reach — a reward to be earned after problems are solved or life finally feels “settled.” Read More »

Holiday Magic Shines at Prairie Lights

Prairie Lights, the premier holiday light park in Texas, returns to Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, in Grand Prairie, nightly from November 27 through December 31, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. Read More »

Holiday Classic Brings Seasonal Wonder to NorthPark Center

The beloved NorthPark Center Trains return for the 2025 holiday season, delighting families with one of Dallas’ most treasured traditions. Running from November 16, 2025 through January 5 Read More »

Holiday Lights at Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Christmas in the Garden (formerly Lightscape) returns to Fort Worth Botanic Garden for the 2025 holiday season, illuminating the landscape from November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Read More »

Nature Inspired Holiday Evenings at the Heard

Holidays at the Heard returns to the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney for the 2025 season, taking place December 12–14 from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening. Read More »

Frisco Celebrates the Season at Christmas in the Square

Christmas in the Square returns to downtown Frisco with a festive display of more than 180,000 twinkling lights synchronized to 10 holiday songs, creating a joyful seasonal spectacle for Read More »

A Storybook Holiday at the Arboretum

Holiday at the Arboretum returns for the 2025 season at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, taking place now through January 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Read More »

Living on Purpose

Each December, I’m reminded of how deeply this season stirs the soul. It is a time of warmth, wonder and giving — and for many of us, a time of reflection. Read More »

Kissing Bug Disease Spreads Across 32 States

The CDC declares Chagas disease endemic in the U.S., as kissing bugs spread across 32 states, raising public health concerns for people and pets alike. Read More »

Understanding How Magic Mushrooms Affect the Brain

New brain scans reveal how psilocybin alters perception by disrupting neural pathways tied to self-awareness, offering insights into its long-lasting therapeutic effects. Read More »

Ultra-Processed Foods Undermine the Healthiest Diets

A major study finds even plant-based diets can be ultra-processed, challenging assumptions about health and sustainability in meat-free eating patterns. Read More »

Building Emotional Resilience in Cancer Survivors

Mindfulness and tai chi improve mood, energy and vitality for cancer survivors, offering evidence-based support for emotional healing alongside medical care. Read More »