Meditation is often described as a practice of stillness, but its benefits extend far beyond simply feeling calm. At its core, meditation helps you cultivate awareness — of your thoughts, your emotions, your habits, and your inner dialogue. Over time, this awareness builds clarity, emotional resilience, and a deeper sense of trust in yourself. When you can pause, notice, and respond rather than react, you create more space for intentional choices in your life. At S.T.E.P. by S.T.E.P.,...

January has fully settled in, and with below-zero temperatures expected this weekend, the cold can feel especially unforgiving in the North Country. Snow-covered roads, long nights, and dangerously low temperatures make this time of year even more challenging — particularly for those without a safe, warm place to go. In response to the extreme cold, the SBS Warming Center will be open continuously from Friday, January 23rd through Sunday, January 25th, ensuring that no one has to face these...

Monday Meditation: Choice, Power, and Intentional Creation I’ve mentioned it before, but I teach a Monday Morning Meditation Workshop each week, and one of my favorite parts of that process is the preparation. Each Monday morning, I sit down to reflect, write, and create daily reflections for participants to use throughout the week—all centered around the theme of our meditation. That quiet, intentional time truly sets the tone for my entire week. Last week’s discussion was especially...