Do you ever feel that life has gotten really complicated? There’s a LOT going on – noise and activities and to-do lists and technology – that it can all be overwhelming. Amidst all that overwhelm, making time for stillness can … Continued
If you consciously engage in any mindfulness practice, you may be familiar with affirmations. If you remember Al Franken’s character Stuart Smalley on Saturday Night Live – “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me” – … Continued
This past week, I celebrated another trip around the sun. It was a good day. Much time was spent on the phone with family around the country. I was reminded of how much I miss them, and how technology can … Continued
I love me a retreat! I love going to retreats, I love leading retreats, I love planning retreats. In short, In love everything about them. I’ve written before about planning your own home retreat, and that can be effective, however, … 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
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