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”
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Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 5 – Intimacy: Connect to Your Soul
Welcome to Week 5! Now we’re on a roll! Over the past four weeks I’ve reacquainted myself with some of the activities I haven’t done in a really long time and while a few of them come back easily, some are much more difficult, such as the Loving Your Body or Affirming Your Perfection activities.Continue reading “Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 5 – Intimacy: Connect to Your Soul”
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”
Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 3 – Freedom: Begin With a Beginner’s Mind
Now that you’ve practiced meditating for two weeks, I hope that you’re better able to identify your stress triggers and choose an appropriate method to find your center again. Being able to do this means that you’re becoming more self-aware and mindful of the present moment. That’s a good thing . . . Now we’llContinue reading “Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 3 – Freedom: Begin With a Beginner’s Mind”
“Soul-Centered” – Week 2 Check-In
Hello there! It’s time for a check-in to see how Week 2 is going. My hope is that you’re beginning to make meditation a daily practice and that you’re noticing some positive changes. I also hope that you’ll share some of your experiences thus far. Please check out the questions below, feel free to answerContinue reading ““Soul-Centered” – Week 2 Check-In”
Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 2 – Peace: Less Stress
Week 1 is in the books! Congratulations! Hopefully you were able to start to create a healthy meditation habit and gain a little present moment awareness. It’s amazing what happens when you slow down a bit and concentrate on one thing at a time! This week, the focus is on finding peace and reducing stress.Continue reading “Becoming “Soul-Centered”: Week 2 – Peace: Less Stress”
New Day’s Resolution – 2023
Happy New Day! Yes, I realize that it looks like a typo, but it’s not. There’s a reason the title is what it is. Let me explain . . . A couple of weeks or so ago, I had a conversation with someone who asked me what my New Year’s Resolutions were. I replied thatContinue reading “New Day’s Resolution – 2023”
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Carrots
As a kid, there were certain vegetables I did my best to avoid eating. In fact, I have a few distinct memories of sitting by myself at the dinner table, making designs with my green beans while the rest of my family went on to other things. And, like a typical kid, I also stayedContinue reading “Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Carrots”
Muscle Strength and Bone Density
I was recently asked about the relationship between muscle strength and bone density. I confessed that I knew there was a direct correlation, but that I wasn’t sure of the intricacies of such a relationship. And I will admit to you that I was irritated with myself at not knowing the answer. So, true toContinue reading “Muscle Strength and Bone Density”
Not All Flour is Created Equal
I don’t know about you, but I love toast. Lightly buttered. A sprinkle of cinnamon. Or with peanut butter. Maybe a little honey. Or crushed berries. I don’t have it very often, but sometimes it just hits the spot. Yes, I know it’s processed – but I love it anyway! And there’s a little trickContinue reading “Not All Flour is Created Equal”