The Stress Reduction & Relaxation Program was developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center as a compliment to a wide range of medical problems from headaches to cancer and everything in between. The link between our minds and bodies is strong. Practicing mindfulness aids in healing and boosts our immune system. But even more importantly, it leads to a more peaceful, yet productive life. Not in Boston? The University offers a directory to locate a trained practitioner in your area. You may also find the book Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. helpful. Dr. Zinn, the founder of this program, has also authored several CDs. Although we haven’t listened to all of them, we highly recommend Mindfulness Meditation: Cultivating the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind.

Spiritual pursuits can bring a profound sense of well-being and purpose to life as well as provide us with a larger community, the value of which cannot be underestimated. Beliefnet provides spiritual inspiration. It's Belief-O-Matic quiz can help you identify which religious practice fits your beliefs.