Tag Archives: stress/relaxation

Fun Time before Crunch Time
Pet-A-Pet Day Spring 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Chapel Student
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Many students met on the Helen Hills Hills Chapel Lawn last Wednesday for the purpose of petting fuzzy heads, also known as Pet-A-Pet Day. The event is held usually around midterms in the fall, and near finals in the spring. … Continue reading →

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Finding Zen in the Art Museum

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Chapel Student
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It isn’t every day that one gets the opportunity to practice yoga in an art museum. This past Friday, however, I found myself carrying my yoga mat into the Brown Fine Arts Center, as part of the Mindfulness & Your … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Places: Nature Walk

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Chapel Student
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Never underestimate the power of a good walk. This week, feeling fatigued and exhausted, I decided to take advantage of the sunshine by squeezing in a relaxing walk in between my classes. Heading into the woods by Paradise Pond, I … Continue reading →

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The Power of Good Food

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Chapel Student
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What’s a holiday without food? From Thanksgiving turkey to a Fourth of July cookout, certain dishes are symbolic of a national holiday.  Regardless of what you celebrate, food is an opportunity to socialize with friends and family, to communicate love … Continue reading →

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Taking Time to Relax at Smith College:
A Challenge for Smithies

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Chapel Student
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There is a certain intensity that comes with being a student at Smith College. Heavy workloads, constant deadlines and to-do lists, plus endless meetings for extracurricular activities can all take a toll on the average student. There is, however, an … Continue reading →

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A Moment of Peace and Understanding through Turmoil:
A Buddist Meditation Experience

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Chapel Student
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How many of you have participated in meditation? How many of you have attempted to meditate and found yourself struggling to silence the thoughts in your mind, or sit still for so much time? After participating in Monday’s 5:00-6:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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