Finding out This isn’t one of those normal posts I usually do: something on meditation, a meditation itself, or exploring an aspect of mindfulness. Maybe this post is the latter, but it’s a labyrinthian voyage, full of twists and turns, as well as the...
https://youtu.be/aAYy4W8rM94 Goals vs. Intentions I originally published this post two years ago (has it been two years already?). Since then, I’ve had a number of folks ask about the difference between goals and intentions. As I write, I’ve printed my new...
Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas Happy Holidays is a phrase that, for most people, would be one meant to be inclusive. Originally, I was going to write another post about love for this week, and I suppose this one still is related to that. I love how living life can...
A grounding shielding practice There are times when life gets you on edge, and a shielding practice is a great way to quell some of that nervous energy. With a regular and established meditation practice, I still like to shield myself. It’s because I feel like I...
Navigating the Holidays Mindfully I’ve always leaned toward simplicity during the holidays, though I do love the trees, lights, and giving part, too. If you’re not careful, though, you can end up going to holiday gathering, one right after the other, stress yourself...
Learning about the 5 Tibetans When I first heard of the 5 Tibetans, I was thinking I’d hear about 5 people from Tibet on some profound lesson of life. Then I found out that it’s really an ancient ritual practice that preceded yoga and the body movements we...
Three Opportunities to Make Your Own Traditions Friends! What an incredible time of year and I wanted to write this post about three different “occasions” that really all stemmed from one (you’ll find out what I mean in this post). From there,...
The way you wake up in the morning can really affect how your day goes. For a long time, I would wake up just long enough before having to go to school or work to get ready and go. There was no gentleness in it: a cacophonous alarm, rushing through a shower, rushing...
Birthday Ceremonies You know, I have had the privilege of living on this earth spaceship for awhile: I have accrued 38 orbits around the sun. Captain, it’s been a fun ride. As part of my birthday, I wanted to incorporate a special ceremony to usher in this year...
