Mindfulness

Perspective. In art it’s a technique used to create the illusion of depth or three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface. In humans, it’s our point of view, how we view our world. So, two people can encounter the same situation and … Continued

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, the one day a year we honor all forms of moms – birth, step, adoptive, foster, pet, grand and those special people you just call mom (did I miss any?). At this time of year, … Continued

I’ve been a bit out of sorts lately, with a nasty cough that’s turned in to bronchitis. A quick trip to urgent care, some prescribed meds and I think I’m on the mend. No big deal, and I’m reminded of … Continued

I’ve often said one of the gifts that meditation has given me is that I am more patient. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not always patient. I’m patient more often and I’m more aware of those times I’m not. Being … Continued

We have a colony of sea lions near me. Through donations, a sturdy dock was built for them in a popular tourist area of shops and restaurants and a working bayfront. Hundreds of all male sea lions generally lay around … Continued

You know I’m always harping on present moment awareness. What do I even mean by that? Present moment thinking has been the concentration of eastern religions for thousands of years. And while some people may be turned away by that … Continued

It’s here! Spring is here! Spring is my favorite time of year (don’t tell Fall, I tend to flip-flop anyway), and we ushered her in on March 20 in the early morning hours. Spring is the return of more sunshine … Continued

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