Alene Dawson

The importance of gratitude goes beyond a picture-perfect Thanksgiving tableau. Many experts believe that fee…

California is rich with recreational areas where we can enjoy woods, mountains, lakes and ocean vistas. For t…

Here in L.A., many a "creative" crafts vision boards, recites affirmations and generally begs and barters wit…

David Lynch says he hasn't missed a day of Transcendental Meditation since he started practicing it 43 years …

Billionaire businessman and serial entrepreneur Richard Branson is on a quest to get you, and everyone else o…

There's a "nude" revolution going on. The colors "nude" and "flesh" used to be synonymous with lighter skin s…

(CNN) -- Can beauty be defined by age, gender, color, body shape or size? Who gets to decide? Multibillion-do…

The DJ and musician Moby, a vegan for 27 years, plans to open a vegan restaurant this summer called Little Pi…

Much has been made this year about the behemoth baby boom generation reaching retirement age. But another sig…

With her halo of healthy curls, flawless complexion and magnetic smile, Tracee Ellis Ross has become a go-to …

Zendaya isn't just a rising star. The 19-year-old doesn't shy away from speaking up against injustice, includ…

It’s no wonder that so many films and television shows, including the The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Game o…

Being parents of kids who've traveled all their lives, we like to go to places as exotic as possible, destina…

The Oscars can be a joyous but also stressful time for Hollywood. After the nonstop campaigning, highs and di…

It's springtime. Blooms, plush and festive, blissfully burst forth across the landscape in a rainbow of color…

Winning, in its many forms, is more than the thrill of victory. It reflects human potential and societal valu…

In a world of vision boards and affirmations, can collective imagination strengthen bonds and shape the futur…

says King, mentioning the Ignatian prayer , which includes reflection at the end of each day of where you sen…

When addressing big problems, what are the respective roles for the non-profit, for-profit, and government se…

"The goal is to get people in a position where they don't need charity at all," says Brennan. "That's where m…