Bloom Krans Blog

Many women – especially those over 40 – have a soft spot for the 1990 surprise hit movie Ghost.  Filled with action, suspense, and humor as well as deliciously weepy romantic moments, Ghost was a surprise delight.  Who doesn’t swoon over the pottery scene with “Unchained Melody” setting the mood in the background?  The movie’s slogan was “Believe,” but that was by no means the most powerful word within the story.  If you enjoy watching and analyzing the inner workings of relationships, then the important Ghost word for you is “Ditto.” In fact, “ditto” was everything in this movie. As...

Norway is a region blessed with stunning natural wonders.  It’s no surprise that Norwegians make outdoor activity a central focus in their lives.  Communing with nature is a wonderful way to bring harmony, joy and balance into your life.   If you want to benefit from a little Norwegian harmony, it’s simple.  It all starts with friluftsliv.    Friluftsliv is pronounced free-loofts-liv.  This is a famously known Norwegian “motto,” however it has no direct translation.  A loose American comparison would be outdoor living or the great outdoors.    Norwegians spend much of their time outdoors in athletic pursuits that are great...

Whether it is with a family member, co-worker, acquaintance or lifelong friend, it is never easy to share bad news.  When preparing to share bad news you might feel anxious, fearful, even physically ill.  Part of the reason is because we are biologically programmed to escalate bad news in our minds.  According to researcher and social psychologist Roy Baumeister, “It is evolutionarily adaptive for bad to be stronger than good.  Survival requires urgent attention to possible bad outcomes but is less urgent with regard to good ones.” (Entrepreneur).  In other words, at our basest instincts, we are more likely to have...

Q:  I am 44 years old and recently had a total hysterectomy.  While I am content with not having to deal with the dreaded monthly menstrual cycle, the downside is that I am now experiencing some issues that seem to be increasingly worse and I’m not sure what to do.  I always feel SO TIRED and am very irritable. The worst thing is vaginal dryness.  It has caused my desire for sexual intimacy to be almost non-existent because it is painful.  For some reason, during all my pre-op education, I missed the part of the presentation that told me I...

Movement is great for finding harmony between mind and body.  Losing yourself in rhythm and music can make all your cares melt away.  We love hitting an open ballet or Zumba class at the end of a stressful day.  Taking this time for ourselves creates distance from the chaos of our days and allows us to go home filled with peace and happiness. In Brazil, a popular go-to dance activity is Capoeira.  More than a fad fitness class, Capoeira has been a tradition on Brazil for hundreds of years.  Unlike Zumba or other common dance/fitness classes in the United States...