Giving Cats Equal Time
Okay cat lovers, today I’m giving equal time to pets of the feline variety. In the past, I’ve written about “How to be More Like a Dog,” and there’s just as much we can learn from cats. You may have … Continued
The Shortest Distance Between Two People
My husband and I laugh a lot, often over the most mundane things. This morning it was over the way he was folding his napkin. Go figure. Laughter, it turns out, is a great form of stress relief. So to … Continued
Less stress, more calm
April is Stress Awareness Month and each year I like to share a bit about the causes of stress as well as ways to reduce stress. For most of us, when we think of stress, we think of those times … Continued
And Mindful Travel, Too
Spring is here and summer travel plans are underway. So, as a mindfulness guide, I had to ask myself: Can we make travel more enjoyable by practicing mindfulness? Let me preface this by saying, travel is often not very environmentally … Continued
Spring into spring renewal
Today is the first full day of Spring! Spring may be my favorite season (although ask me again in the fall). It is a time of growth, of freshness and of newness. Trees are budding, flowers begin to bloom, and … Continued
What to do when you feel overwhelmed
This week I received some not-so-good news. By itself, it’s really not a big deal, but this was just one more loss in a difficult two years of losses – loss of business, loss of loved ones, loss of security, … Continued
The Power of One
As if our world wasn’t turbulent enough, we are now faced with news that Russia has invaded Ukraine. And that should matter to you immeasurably, because the fall of Ukraine would mean another democracy succumbing to authoritarian power. Many of … Continued
Practicing Non-Judgment
In meditation group, we talk a lot about the idea of observing without judgment, and this week I made that the focus of the guided meditation. Letting go of judgments can be particularly challenging, and yet it’s an essential part … Continued
Lovingkindness Meditation
I have a favorite meditation, one that I do almost every morning. It’s called Lovingkindness, or Metta meditation, and it has the power to create a more peaceful world. Lovingkindness is a practice rich in compassion, both for oneself and … Continued
The Complicator
I like simple. The simpler the better. Whether it’s an uncluttered home, a great meal, or a big project I’m working on, I feel much more at peace when things are less complicated. When my world is uncluttered, my brain … Continued