I am a firm believer in living your truth – being authentic in your actions, thoughts and values, no matter what the world expects from you. Oftentimes the actions and values part is easy, it’s the thoughts that trip you … Continued
We’ve begun a whole new chapter – no, scratch that, a whole new book – in the Madden family. Some transitions are too big to be contained in a chapter, so you start a new book in the series. With … Continued
It was a weekend of meditation, reflection, and renewal. A chance to step back from the clamor of the every day and listen to the inner voice. It was a weekend of community, of women supporting women, of letting go … Continued
This has been quite a busy month in the Madden house, one that has created much fodder for this weekly blog. As it happens, you’ll be hearing more about it in the next few weeks, as I process all that … Continued
Isn’t it great that we can continue to learn new things, no matter our age, given a willingness and openness to broaden our minds? This is that “beginner’s mind” that is often talked about in Buddhism. When you see things … Continued
School is out and it’s common to hear an endless loop of “I’m bored.” I’m sure that’s why so many folks keep their kids very busy during the summer, and year-round for that matter. But is scheduling to fill a … Continued
The human brain is remarkable, a miracle, a divine engineering marvel. I have been fascinated by the workings of the brain since I was a child. What makes people think, and thus behave, the way they do? Can we change … Continued
Oh my, what a week! Just as in nature, things start to get busy around here when spring arrives. Yard work and spring cleaning, forest bathing and tour groups, weddings and sunshine with friends and family. After battling the winter … Continued
One of the fundamental commonalities that bind us all together is the desire to be happy. Now, we may each have different definitions of happiness and we may each have different ways of achieving it, but even the most curmudgeonly … Continued
More than a decade ago, when meditation was just a mystery to me, I thought the whole idea of meditation was to silence the mind. I didn’t get it. How could I have no thoughts in this very busy head … Continued