It’s fire season in the Sierra. My thoughts are with my friends that live there, knowing there is a constant threat of danger and evacuation. This is the first time in a long time we haven’t had our go boxes … Continued
I knew I was in trouble when I was reading about accessible beaches as I ate cold soup out of a can. I really need to get some activity in my life. I’ve always been a very active person, something … Continued
The other night I had a bat in my house. Yes, a real, live bat. It was complicated by the fact that I’m here alone and I can’t walk. My cat alerted me to the bat. It must have been … Continued
This has been a week of letting go. Letting go of an organized house. Letting go of daily walks. Letting go of independence. And I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It’s hard, and it’s messy, and it sucks. A few … Continued
As a mindfulness guide, the most important tool available is the breath, yet I don’t think I talk about it nearly enough. Sure, I begin each guided meditation with breath awareness, but I don’t really spend time on why. So … Continued
July 30 is International Day of Friendship. It’s a great day to spend time with your closest friends, whether that’s in person, on a video call or on the phone. You might reconnect with old friends and reach out to … Continued
This week I learned that yesterday, July 21, was National Junk Food Day. My first thought could be that I’m glad I didn’t learn that earlier, as I might have celebrated to the fullest. But that was the old me. … Continued
I am a firm believer in living your truth – being authentic in your actions, thoughts and values, no matter what the world expects from you. Oftentimes the actions and values part is easy, it’s the thoughts that trip you … Continued
We’ve begun a whole new chapter – no, scratch that, a whole new book – in the Madden family. Some transitions are too big to be contained in a chapter, so you start a new book in the series. With … Continued
It was a weekend of meditation, reflection, and renewal. A chance to step back from the clamor of the every day and listen to the inner voice. It was a weekend of community, of women supporting women, of letting go … Continued