I have a confession: while I think meditation is *really* important and very effective, I often find it very difficult. There are long periods of time when I’m totally obsessed daily meditation, but then I’ll go for months where I’m completely resistant to it and avoid it at all costs. (For instance, right now…) However, I’ve come to realize that Read More
Pay Attention. Pay Attention. Pay Attention.When we first consider Mindful-ness, what image comes to mind? Our friend Buddha? Perhaps some other sage, or maybe even ourself in some state of repose and calm. Mindfulness is often used as a buzzword, accompanied by images of wide open fields and people sitting in meditation with their eyes closed. But really, Read More
Welcome to Mindfulness week! MINDFULNESS –an attentive awareness of the reality of things, especially of the present moment; thoughtful, aware It is easy to think of a special place, a quiet nook or possibly a small garden, where mindfulness is easy to summon. I think of a yoga studio or a small bench tucked under a tree. Read More
Welcome to the Blog Party! This week we are talking Adventure. This means we are looking for everything and anything on the topic! Tips for finding and enjoying, stories of adventures planned or already taken,… literally Everything and Anything on the topic are all welcome. I’m going to start things off by directing Read More
As we have said before, the greatest adventure you have embarked upon is your life on planet earth, playing at being human. And, within that are many other adventures. You may find yourself planning a trip of epic proportions to a far off country but within that trip are many small adventures and experiences. Read More
(Psst! Kathy here. Have I got a treat for you! The incredible Autumn Tompkins is here to put her Full Throttle spin on the habits! Look for her here every Thursday for the next 13 weeks!) “Life is adventure, not predicament.” ~ James Broughton Let that resonate with you for a moment. I’ll wait. ….. Read More