Back to Basics
Today, I’m going back to basics – taking care of yourself so that you can be present for others in the best way possible. Let’s be real here. For people of my generation, many of us were taught that you … Continued
The Gift of Radical Kindness (to yourself)
If you’ve ever listened to or read anything from Dr. Kristin Neff, you know something about self-compassion. A professor at University of Texas, Austin, Dr. Neff is one of the leading experts on the topic. It’s often easy for us … Continued
Small Steps, Everyday
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” That first step is generally the hardest, and then one small step after that, and after that, and so on, … Continued
Hag Stones and Jetties and Messages of Love
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
Choosing My Focus
Editor’s Note: I am blessed to have a small and beautiful community of exceptional people in my life, people who teach me, by example, how to be in this world. In this post, Carrie Jenkins opens up about navigating a … Continued
Changing My Game Plan
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
On Letting Go and Acceptance
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
Mindfulness as an Antidote
Here we are, in the middle of April and I almost let it slip right on past. This is the month that is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month, bringing attention to how managing stress is imperative to a healthy … Continued
And It Starts With You
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about repairing damaged relationships. I focused on taking responsibility for your part that led to the misunderstanding and offering sincere, heartfelt apologies. One thing I did not touch on that week, is forgiving yourself. … Continued
Finding Time for Stillness
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