From my journal entry last night: Hooray for pomegranate seeds at the salad bar! Thankful for newish tires on my car. While several cars were spinning on the icy roads, my Subaru trekked on, slipping only in the ruts of frozen snow on the streets. This lead me to conclude that, frugal as I may… Read more »
I love a beautiful snowfall. Today I was outside watching our dog Chloe race around in the fresh powder, stuffing her face into snow banks like it was the first time she had been in snow. She’s 7 now, but still acts like a puppy outside, always ready to play. She made my day.
One of my favorite lessons from a seminar with Maryanne O’Brien of Live Dynamite was to keep a gratitude log. You can do this in a journal, on cards or Post-its that you keep in plain sight, in a mental record, or with various online sites and social media, such as GratitudeLog.com. Generally, I note… Read more »
Let me be one more supportive soul to tell you (and me) that no matter how far away or blunted our lives feel from the emanation and presence of a deeper consciousness and energy, spirit is always at work and play within us
Rediscover the real source of the holiday season’s magic.
In July, I had a thought to post my monthly health reports on the last day of said month, a kind of wins and challenges list. It was item No. 3 of my goals: using monthly check-ins to review what worked and what didn’t. I haven’t yet shared, so here’s what I’ve learned in July,… Read more »
Maggie Lyon’s top 10 benefits of spiritual practice.
5 steps in a daily practice that will help you to tune in and establish a connection with your higher self.
Spirit Junkie author and motivational speaker Gabrielle Bernstein discusses how to leave your fear-based lifestyle behind.
What’s the right role for alcohol in your life? Experts offer suggestions for creating a healthier, more conscious relationship to imbibing.
What does enough really mean? I remember my response the first time I was asked this question. My first thought was, “Having enough means I have all that I want (and then some).” That sure caught my attention since it actually sounded more like excess than enough. I quickly realized that at some point what… Read more »
This classic book from mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn brings meditation down to earth.
How a daily practice keeps us feeling positive, inspired and energized.
My favorite insights from Eckhart Tolle’s wisdom-packed book about present-moment awareness.
Wanda Urbanska shares some of her favorites tips for simple living.
PhilosophersNotes founder, Brian Johnson, shares his passion for wisdom – and his desire to help others embrace their inner hero.
Instead of following complicated, unsatisfying diet regimens, tune in to your own senses and instincts.
At his cover shoot for our December 2008 issue, designer Eduardo Xol shares his thoughts on the abundance mentality.