As Twenty-Nineteen orders one last round before she heads out the door, I’m drawn to reflect on the blessings and challenges she brought this year. In the challenging column was a melanoma operation on my cheek, my husband getting an extremely bad case of shingles, our home flooding (twice!), the …
One of the more important lessons I’ve learned has been the gift of staying in the present moment. It has taken effort and practice but the advantages of staying in the here & now are numerous. The-Benefits-Of-Positive-Thinking.com article “Benefits Of Living In The Present” explains how improved concentration, increased relaxation, …
Do you ever take time to surround yourself in silence? No talking, no TV, no music, no social media…just quiet. It’s a luxury we don’t often treat ourselves to. The thing is, setting aside time for ourselves to rest and recharge in silence, without any outside stimulus, can be crucial …
A fulfilling conversation where you really hear someone and feel heard in return is one of the great pleasures in life. On the flip-side, not feeling heard while trying to communicate can be disappointing, even hurtful. As someone close to me once said…“a conversation is like a beach ball being …
My meditations usually begin with Deepak Chopra’s “Four Questions for the Soul” which I wrote about in a post titled “Questions for Your Soul”. I have a pretty good idea of who I am, and my gratitude list is endless. My deepest desire?…good health, love, happiness, surrounded by true friends and …
A couple weeks ago during a walk on the beach I looked up and watched a flock of geese weave in and out of beautiful patterns in the sky before settling into their familiar ‘V’ formation as they flew North for the Summer. It was mesmerizing, like a ballet. During …
Below are some of the poems I’ve written in search of my path to Zen. It’s been a journey to find peace and happiness in life but I’m grateful to God and the universe that I’m now more at peace, happier and stronger than ever before. These poems are deeply …
Americans who emphasize self-sacrifice and the 50-hour work week at the expense of self-care do so at their own peril. Take a careful look at the social problems caused by chronic stress, broken marriages and substance abuse, all symptoms of an outmoded work ethic that teaches us to equate self-care with …
Continuing Education… In a recent online workshop I took from Deepak Chopra, “Healing the Whole Self”, he ended the program with a meditation focusing on four questions for the soul. I found these questions to be very impactful and important as I continue to follow and discover My Path to …
Growing up I had never heard the term “introvert”. When I heard a description, and began reading about introverts, it made sense. I had instinctively knew and finally understood why quiet time alone was such a high priority for me to recharge and get back in balance. I call myself …
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I LOVE any opportunity for a fresh start, a new perspective or do over! Time to re-evaluate the way I’ve “always” done something or untangle things that don’t work for me anymore. But New Year’s resolutions can feel overwhelming and too much to tackle by committing to …
Bad Moods and Stupid Stuff: A few weeks ago I was in a bad mood & feeling frustrated by some stupid stuff, nothing serious, but it was getting in my way. I decided I needed some fresh air and nature so I headed to Forrest Park. The trail was crowded …
