Thanksgiving was this past week and that means we are now “officially” in the holiday season. While this Thanksgiving brought many blessings – distant family, a bountiful feast, even perfect weather – I endeavor to remember to give gratitude every … Continued
It’s king tides week on the Oregon coast. King tides happen around the planet and are exceptionally high tides caused by everything being in alignment. Because of the geography of this area, rocky cliffs reaching down to the sea, it’s … Continued
This week, for my Thursday night meditation group, I shared a meditation to move through challenging times. It’s always good to connect with this group, and as we gather, we support each other in so much more than just our … Continued
Happy days at the beach cottage, because the LA Dodgers just won the 2024 World Series! If you want to know how much that means to me, turn back the clock to 2020 and read my article, “The Mindfulness of … Continued
If you read last week’s post, you know that I’m hyper-focused on sleep right now. Today, I want to unpack why that is, but first an update on my experience with Cognitive Behavior Therapy for insomnia (CBT-i). After following the … Continued
How’s your sleep? Well, if you’re like 30% of adults here in the U.S., you may suffer from symptoms of insomnia. Thirty percent! That a lot of folks who are awake when they should be sleeping. The importance of sleep … Continued
None of us really know what the future will bring. Oh sure, we can plan for it, save for it, look forward to it, but by definition, it hasn’t happened yet, and will not go as planned. It’s one of … Continued
I was at the grocery store the other day. Now that I can drive again following ankle surgery, I have newfound freedom to do such things. I have also started to put weight on that leg, using crutches, which means … Continued
A topic that has come up a lot for me lately, and that we recently discussed in one of my meditation groups is letting go of control. I’ve noticed a big change in how I respond when difficult situations arise, … Continued
I knew I was in trouble when I was reading about accessible beaches as I ate cold soup out of a can. I really need to get some activity in my life. I’ve always been a very active person, something … Continued