In a world where chaos and challenges often seem to dominate, there’s a timeless symbol that serves as a reminder of resilience, transformation, and beauty emerging from adversity—the lotus flower. The lotus flower holds a special place in various cultures and religions, often revered for its ability to grow through mud and murky waters before…
DetailsIn a recent email from an organization I once engaged with, a memory resurfaced—a moment that made me rethink the value of slowing down. It takes me back to a time when my kids were little, and we often escaped to the beauty of Colorado. One particular adventure stands out: renting a houseboat with friends…
DetailsAs we dive into the new year, let’s chat about how mindfulness brings a fresh perspective to our goals and intentions. No jargon, just a straightforward look at how we can navigate this journey. Definition of Goals: In mindfulness, goals are the things we’re aiming for — concrete, measurable stuff. Think of them as checkpoints…
DetailsMicro-Practices Finding peace in small moments Meditation prevents the build-up of stress and over-reactivity. It helps to establish a more peaceful, new normal. Whether you meditate or not there are situations when you are stressed in certain situations. Instead of using meditation in those moments, you can use a Peacefinder Practice or as a “quick-fix”…
DetailsIt happens each year, all of a sudden the holidays have arrived and our nervous system gets on high alert and we get that old feeling, “I’M STRESSED”. Now is the perfect time to decide if this year you are going to be in control of the controllables. Does this interest you? Would you…
DetailsHave you ever felt like you are not really being heard? You may find out that you are not alone. Although our intention may be in the right place, the myriad of distractions we encounter when we are speaking with others on a daily basis can be harmful to ourselves and our relationships. In today’s…
DetailsThe Kenny Rogers song, The Gambler keeps playing in my head as I listen to all the pain and anger that is being strewn about on our communication channels. Whether it is in the context of the horror that is happening around the world or the stresses of our everyday lives it is our response…
DetailsAs we get ready to celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving it’s a perfect time to be reminded how important having gratitude is beneficial for our brain health. Grat·i·tude- noun- the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Modern science has allowed us to recognize that gratitude actually does change…
DetailsWhen you hear the word mindfulness what comes to mind? In our culture many of us want quick answers and don’t recognize that being mindful means just sitting in the present whether it’s a positive, negative, or a neutral experience which most of the time does not require an immediate answer. Ultimately it will save…
DetailsThere are times in our lives when we recognize how much our purpose and efforts are worth the work we put in. I’m sharing this story in hopes that it resonates with some and provides value on the importance of mental and physical fitness. Last week I had the joy of joining my 87 year-young,…
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