After I posted about Day 4 this morning, I was watching the news at lunchtime and heard of the heartbreaking tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. It almost seemed pointless to even think about gratitude when I felt such sadness. But then one of the little boys, among the many in shock,… Read more »
Yesterday, our new office manager, Brandi, decorated the office with festive, sparkly decorations. It was a simple thing, but every time I walked around the corner and saw a wreath or snowflake or glittery garland, I smiled. Somehow, that made everything brighter, so that I noticed a stranger holding the door open for me and… Read more »
Today my friend celebrated his birthday, and at his party, I was introduced to his network of friends that I had heard about for over a year. As I spoke about how my husband and I met in Florida through mutual friends, I realized the power of connections, and how we’ve been fortunate enough to… Read more »
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.