I love trees. I love the outdoors. I understand the power of spending time in nature. So, in my life spending time with 1000’s of trees, maybe more… how does one tree rise to the lofty honor of being my favorite? Allow me to tell you. Continue reading “My favorite tree”
Let it go
Fall is my favorite season. Cooler weather brings sweaters and wool socks and the feeling of being cozy. Savoring a cup of warm tea- bringing its heat to my hands and warming me within. It’s time to bundle up a bit and take a hike in nature.
Nature is always such a powerful teacher. The trees often “speak” to me if I can slow my mind enough to listen. Continue reading “Let it go”
Green self-care- making you and the planet healthier and happier
First there was self-care, a gentle nudge to take better care of your body mind and spirit. The idea started along with the rise of the civil rights movement and women’s rights. The concept grew that people needed to take an active role in taking care of themselves. Dan Rather opened a segment of 60 Minutes in 1979 with the statement, “Wellness: Now there’s a word you don’t hear every day.” Continue reading “Green self-care- making you and the planet healthier and happier”
your meditation support team
It’s not always easy in the beginning, I know. Getting comfortable with a mindfulness or meditation practice is like learning any other life skill… it can take a bit of practice. Continue reading “your meditation support team”
Be prepared to succeed
We all are living in a time of change. I’m working on a time of change personally. As with any project, I believe most of us do what we can to succeed in whatever is before us. One of the coaches I have been working with said today, “Be prepared to succeed.” Continue reading “Be prepared to succeed”
One day no one came
(This is one of those blog posts that’s much more personal and not so instructional. I’m never sure it really belongs here in the blog but for the moment… it’s here. )
I lead meditation groups in my community. I see meditation as a powerful tool in learning how to reduce stress and live our best life. I organize these groups in hopes of reaching people who might not have had the chance to explore meditation and as a place for meditators to share energy and experience. The attendance is variable, lower in the summer when there’s so much fun, light, freedom and play going on. I never worry about attendance, seeing leading these groups as part of my job as a teacher. Generally, we have between 4 and 20 but sometimes as low as one.
Until today. Today no one came. Continue reading “One day no one came”
Find a way to love
friend asked on social media today to share affirmations that have helped me most in life. Her affirmation, “I am enough” encouraged her to start a new business that is blossoming
I pondered the question, as I love to write quotes and have pages of them. But it only took a few moments of meditation to find the one that I wanted to share with her and with you today.
“Find a way to love.” Continue reading “Find a way to love”
Finding me wherever I may be
I write a lot about happiness, wellness and meditation. Peace, love and all that good stuff. So what do I do when I get away, take a break and run away from home? Continue reading “Finding me wherever I may be”
The power of downtime
I’m a do-er. I have so many things I want to read, make, learn about and do in the course of a day. I’m also a super introvert so am happy to stay home alone and do all these many things I love while recharging my life batteries.
However… Continue reading “The power of downtime”
Ideas for focus during meditation
Once you’ve got the basics of meditation, where to go then? Meditation is a skill that we use to calm and ground ourselves. Many of us use awareness of the breath as our focus in the beginning. Once we’re comfortable with calming our mind, learning that we can observe it and not be ruled by it… what then? Continue reading “Ideas for focus during meditation”