Living Mindfully
With very few exceptions, I believe meditation is for everyone and everyone can make it a daily practice. That is not to say that you have to sit for 20 minutes, twice daily to “do it right.” As my meditation … Continued
With very few exceptions, I believe meditation is for everyone and everyone can make it a daily practice. That is not to say that you have to sit for 20 minutes, twice daily to “do it right.” As my meditation … Continued
What are your dreams? No, not the kind you have at night when you’re asleep, but your deepest passions and aspirations. And what have you done to make your dreams a reality? Anything? Nothing? Well, today couldn’t be a better … Continued
Do you ever feel that life has gotten really complicated? There’s a LOT going on – noise and activities and to-do lists and technology – that it can all be overwhelming. Amidst all that overwhelm, making time for stillness can … Continued
If you consciously engage in any mindfulness practice, you may be familiar with affirmations. If you remember Al Franken’s character Stuart Smalley on Saturday Night Live – “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me” – … Continued
This past week, I celebrated another trip around the sun. It was a good day. Much time was spent on the phone with family around the country. I was reminded of how much I miss them, and how technology can … Continued
I love me a retreat! I love going to retreats, I love leading retreats, I love planning retreats. In short, In love everything about them. I’ve written before about planning your own home retreat, and that can be effective, however, … Continued
I love to explore. I like to travel to far off lands and experience something new. In fact, in a recent gathering with a group of friends, we shared crazy travel stories and there was no shortage of material! But … Continued
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut? I certainly have and I think we all have at one point or another in our lives. We end up doing the same old, tired routines because, well, it’s easier. … Continued
This is how it usually goes: On Tuesday, I start thinking about my next Monday mindfulness article. Then, in the regular course of the upcoming week, something happens to inspire me, to remind me why I have chosen this path. … Continued
I know I’m a little late for this, and that’s because I don’t usually do New Year’s Resolutions. I don’t like the word Resolutions. It seems very hard, concrete, with no room for error. Like if you don’t keep your … Continued