January 14 “Today I will choose rest instead of pushing through.” “Rest?! What’s that?”, we ask. “Self-care? Not sure. Let me Google it . . .”, we joke. The go, go, GO! of life usually leaves us wondering where the days went and how in the world we got through it. The answer: we pushedContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 14”
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Daily Intention Setting: Day 11
January 11 “Today I will meet myself and others with compassion.” Short, sweet, and simple. Be compassionate – to everyone. Kristin Neff reminds us that it’s easy to be kind when everything in your world is rosy. It’s when things are a mess that we have to remind ourselves to have patience and compassion towardContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 11”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 10
January 10 “Today I will trust my calm more than my fear.” I’m going to admit that this intention didn’t quite sit well with me so I modified it a bit. Today I will trust my calm. It feels better. Jack Kornfield’s voice and speech cadence remind me of Mr. Rogers. That kind, calm grandfatherContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 10”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 8
January 8 “Today I will choose the simple way without guilt.” Oh holy cow . . . the intention says it all. What a wonderful way to go about the day. Every day. Kirsty Lyon nails it on the head when she says that simplicity is the key to clarity. We tend to try toContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 8”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 1
January 1. Happy New Year. Happy New DAY! I’ve been saying for a long time that resolutions are great but they don’t have to begin on New Year’s Day. I believe that whenever you want to make a change you should just do it. Just start. Whenever that may be. Middle of April. End ofContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 1”
Becoming “Soul-Centered” – Conclusion
I just realized that I should have chosen a better title for this post because I don’t really feel that it’s the end. It may be the end of the book, the end of this series, but it’s only the beginning of a lifetime of living authentically and mindfully. Over the past 8 weeks, we’veContinue reading “Becoming “Soul-Centered” – Conclusion”
Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 8 – Nourishment: Continue the Transformation
Wow! I can’t believe this is the last week! Time flies! Week 7 was a very special week for me. A few years ago, it helped me decide to change careers and pursue what really makes me happy. This time, as I asked myself what my heart’s desire is, I found answers that I wasn’tContinue reading “Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 8 – Nourishment: Continue the Transformation”
Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 7 – Receptivity: Look for What Matters
Over the past several weeks I’ve really enjoyed revisiting this book, completing the activities and exercises again, and reestablishing a healthy meditation habit. I look forward to it each and every day. And I’ve noticed a huge change in how I look at the world – and the people in it – and how myContinue reading “Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 7 – Receptivity: Look for What Matters”
Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 6 – Authenticity: Communicate Honestly
Wow! We’re 5 weeks in and things are really starting to roll! I absolutely love my mantra meditations and being able to go inward and just . . . be. I think having a mantra helps me block out the craziness and help my mind focus on one thing. I hope you’re enjoying your meditationsContinue reading “Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 6 – Authenticity: Communicate Honestly”
Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 4 – Compassion: Love Yourself
Welcome back! I hope that you’re enjoying your new meditation practice and beginning to notice some positive changes in your life. With three weeks under our belts, we’re getting better at being present and aware, recognizing and resolving stress, and learning to experience things as if for the first time. Even if you aren’t seeingContinue reading “Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 4 – Compassion: Love Yourself”
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