Happy 2024!

Hello and welcome back! (I know – it’s almost the end of January, but I wanted to try something before I wrote about it.) Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the holidays, that 2023 was kind to you, and that 2024 is off to a good start. 2023 was certainly a whirlwind year for my family:Continue reading “Happy 2024!”

Roasted Squash Salad

Over the past couple of years, my husband and I have made a concerted effort to expand our tastes by adding new flavors and items to our nutritional repertoire. It’s not that we’re picky eaters, we just tend to favor the old recipes we grew up with, though now we put our own spin onContinue reading “Roasted Squash Salad”

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 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 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”