If you are new to mindfulness, congratulations on finding one of the most powerful practices for a better life! I know this because I began mindfulness study and practice over 20 years ago and have worked with 100s of clients to change their lives through mindfulness practices, and all of us feel it’s the most […]
I once had the privilege to hear spiritual teacher, David Hawkins, speak about gratitude. He said “To be grateful takes requirements off of life, and puts requirements on me.” This is such wisdom. We place requirements on life all the time and get upset when it doesn’t meet our demands. “I want this. I want […]
Here it is, the end of 2011 and the beginning of a New Year! It is such a special time of the year, that we are reminded to stay awake to the powerful energy of transition. It is an opportunity to learn lessons, to let go, to celebrate, and to step forward with intention. As […]
Are you a women for whom life is changing or has changed in ways you weren’t expecting? Or are there situations you aren’t sure how to handle, and you are trying to find your way? Maybe you are facing starting over after divorce. Or maybe you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Or […]
The Gratitude holiday, Thanksgiving, is upon us. Time for giving thanks. But just in case you are feeling a little low on appreciation, let’s make sure we are filled to the brim with gratitude before giving thanks. Don’t you just love the feeling of appreciation and gratitude? It really is an attitude, or state of […]
Tis the season to be jolly! Jolly crazy that is, when it comes to all the tasks before us, especially women as we approach the holidays. In this article, you will be encouraged to go through the holidays more mindfully and with less stress so that your experience is one of greater peace and […]
It’s important and valuable to have a life direction. However, there seems to be a lot of confusion about how to create or connect with your personal inspired vision for your life. In this article, I hope to provide some insight in just what a life vision comprises, and the qualities of a life vision […]
We have all been advised to smile – that we can make someone’s day brighter by offering a smile. And if we smile, people may be more open and cooperative. These are good reasons to smile, and this article is about the real power of of smiles. Smiling has the power to transform you, not […]
For many, the holiday season is stressful – time, money, family demands, travel, end of year deadlines – the list goes on. Sometimes experiencing sanity seems like a more reasonable goal than experiencing joy! Then, to compound the matter, we often become overly concerned for the joy of family members, friends, co-workers. Though well intentioned, […]
Forgiving can sometimes seem impossible. Some crimes just are so egregious we really struggle to find a way to forgive the perpetrator, right? If someone is so completely “wrong” then why should I forgive him or her? What if they just keep doing the same awful things again and again – how can I forgive […]