Politics have no place in meditation and mindfulness, true or false? I say a resounding FALSE! Now I know this may surprise you, and this revelation surprised me a bit too. Many of us are struggling with that state of … Continued
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” That first step is generally the hardest, and then one small step after that, and after that, and so on, … Continued
I love the water. Growing up in Southern California, I spent as much time as I could at the beach. Later, as an adult living near Yosemite National Park, I found my peace sitting on the shores of a lake, … Continued
This is the quiet time of year. For some, winter can be a bit too quiet. Many animals are hunkered down for the season. Those that are still out and about, tend to move slower. You must listen just a … Continued
How flexible are you? I don’t mean flexible as in can you touch your toes, or sit in a lotus position, although that kind of flexibility is important too. I mean the kind of flexibility that let’s you adapt when … Continued
Here we are, almost half way into February, and I just discovered it’s National Blah Buster Month, a celebration aimed at chasing away boredom and the winter blues. Break Free from monotony! is the call. Woman’s World recommends finding new … Continued
Each morning is a new opportunity. We can create a day that nourishes us, or we can meet it with anxiety or dread. The choice is yours. When we first awaken, that moment when we first open our eyes for … Continued
You may have noticed, I am a curious person. My fascination with such things as hag stones, and how trees communicate, and the human psyche, all have their root in curiosity. So of course I became curious about curiosity, or … Continued
Fair warning. This post may ramble and take a few detours. It may include interesting trivia, or as my Dad liked to call it, “little bits of information of absolutely no value.” So, grab a cuppa, and settle in for … Continued
Editor’s Note: I am blessed to have a small and beautiful community of exceptional people in my life, people who teach me, by example, how to be in this world. In this post, Carrie Jenkins opens up about navigating a … Continued