The holiday season is here. For many people, it’s their favorite time of year. For introverts like me, it can be a real challenge. Let’s face it, it’s not a very introvert-friendly world out there. The personality type, is often … Continued
When I take a group or individual out Forest Bathing, tea is always a time for deep sharing. On a recent experience my guest, Tammy, brought up her interest in Stoicism. What? Another Stoicism fan? I thought I was the … Continued
Creative blocks. As creative beings (see The Joy of a Creative Life), we all have them, some of us more than others. In my job as a graphic designer, I find I am quite often in that place of scarcity, … Continued
This has been a busy time of Forest Bathing for me. In the past couple weeks, I have taken several groups out that have booked the experience through AutoCamp Yosemite, a high end luxury camping property. Their vision aligns with … Continued
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