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
I have it! I have chosen my Word of the Year, 2024 and it is (drum roll) … Whimsy! For me, the word whimsy evokes feelings of joy, playfulness and delight, all things that I want more of in my … Continued
I learned a new term today: Twixmas. As the name implies, it’s that time between Christmas and New Year’s Day, that unique time of year when many are off work and the rush of the holiday season is nearing it’s … Continued
As the Northern Hemisphere welcomes Winter this week, my mind is a jumble of thoughts. Winter officially begins on the Winter Solstice, December 21 this year. This marks the shortest day of the year, where darkness makes her longest appearance. … Continued
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re nearing the end of Fall. The shorter days, chilly nights and activities of the natural world are a clue that nature is preparing herself for the rest and respite of winter. Have you noticed … Continued
We humans carry a wide range of emotions. Some people would say that’s what differentiates us from other animals, but having seen how excited my dogs got about going for a w-a-l-k and how content my cats get when they … Continued
I don’t know about you, but I find it challenging to stick to my routines during this time of year. The shorter days, combined with the bustle of the holiday season all seem to conspire against me when it comes … Continued