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In Times of Silence
24 Feb 2025

In Times of Silence

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 2

This is the quiet time of year. For some, winter can be a bit too quiet. Many animals are hunkered down for the season. Those that are still out and about, tend to move slower. You must listen just a … Continued

mindfulness, nature, Winter
Hag Stones and Jetties and Messages of Love
20 Jan 2025

Hag Stones and Jetties and Messages of Love

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 3

Fair warning. This post may ramble and take a few detours. It may include interesting trivia, or as my Dad liked to call it, “little bits of information of absolutely no value.” So, grab a cuppa, and settle in for … Continued

compassions, mindfulness, nature, Nature Therapy, self-care
Who Loves Winter?
23 Dec 2024

Who Loves Winter?

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 2

The winter solstice has come and gone, which means that here in the Northern Hemisphere, we have officially welcomed winter. I have mentioned in earlier posts that I’m not a winter person. I’ve never been a fan of the cold … Continued

nature, solstice, Winter
Lessons from King Tides
18 Nov 2024

Lessons from King Tides

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

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

awe, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature
On Letting Go and Acceptance
12 Aug 2024

On Letting Go and Acceptance

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 1

This has been a week of letting go. Letting go of an organized house. Letting go of daily walks. Letting go of independence. And I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It’s hard, and it’s messy, and it sucks. A few … Continued

mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature, self-care
Living Your Truth
15 Jul 2024

Living Your Truth

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 2

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

forest bathing, gratitude, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature
A Divine Engineering Marvel
3 Jun 2024

A Divine Engineering Marvel

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 1

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

connection, forest bathing, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature, Nature Therapy
The Refreshing Season
27 May 2024

The Refreshing Season

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

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

community, forest bathing, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature, Nature Therapy
Another Trip Around the Sun
19 Feb 2024

Another Trip Around the Sun

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 2

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

celebrate, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature, Nature Therapy, Winter
The Return of the Light
18 Dec 2023

The Return of the Light

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

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

celebrate, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature, Winter

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