As a mindfulness guide specializing in outdoor mindfulness, I’m a strong believer in finding your own personal sit spot. Cultivating this simple practice can reap a bounty of benefits. Even if you don’t have a regular meditation practice, you should … Continued
Awe. It can be a difficult emotion to explain, and easy to recognize when you experience it. This last week, Tim and I had the opportunity to head to the east side of the Sierra, over the mountains from where … Continued
Creativity. What is it and what does it mean to be creative? That was a question that was asked in my last Morning Altars class. I thought I knew the answer and then as the class went on, that answer … Continued
Where I live, Fall is giving us a little teaser. The high temperature dropped about 30 degrees, a little storm brought some much needed rain, and I noticed the first of the the Fall leaves making an appearance. This year, … Continued
This past weekend was my second Morning Altars weekend meetup – two full days of online discussion and sharing, as well as plenty of time for creating in nature. We continue to meet online every Tuesday evening for about an … Continued
A while back, a friend introduced me to a new phrase: Sandpaper Angels. There’s an entire book devoted to sandpaper people, and I had heard that phrase before. But Sandpaper Angels? What a sweet, descriptive phrase. Sandpaper people are those … Continued
At times I feel “stuck” and I’m guessing you do too. Like I’m sort of wedged in to a tight space, and it’s easier to stay than to figure out how to get out. But staying put only holds you … Continued
This is how it usually goes. Sometime during the week, something stands out that becomes the subject of my next blog post. It may be an interaction with someone, or an event I attended, or just something in my daily … Continued
One of the greatest gifts I’ve received from my meditation practice, is that I am now much more likely to respond to a difficult situation than react. That’s not to say I don’t fall into old reactive habits sometimes, I’m … Continued
Perfection is so overrated, don’t you think? I like to say I’m “perfectly imperfect” meaning I accept myself just as I am, with all my flaws and imperfections. Imperfections are what make us more interesting, special and unique. All those … Continued