Are you living with a mind that allows expansive thinking, or do you live with an approach of shutting off and negativity? Often we hold onto what is familiar to us, what we know out of fear of losing control…
A gentle reminder, you are enough, just as you are. Lovingly accepting the person you are, your feelings, thoughts, and values, the total package is the best gift for overall health you can give to yourself. If you struggle with…
This week I want to lovingly and compassionately remind you one of the best gifts you can give yourself is to accept all of the emotions that you feel as real. No one can tell you not to feel something…
I recognize that to some living mindfully may seem to be non-emotional, methodical, clinical and frankly, not natural. However, it is quite the contrary. If we begin by being present in the moment, we are living and seeing that experience…
Can you think of someone who immediately elicits an emotion of irritation or annoyance? You think of all the instances to support this feeling, and a sensation is felt in the body by the mere thought or sight of this…
Life is filled with serious challenges and experiences, and sometimes a sense of humor can lighten a situation and encourage a sense of detachment. When you find yourself emotionally wrapped up in a circumstance, try to find something humorous at…
Do you ever find yourself worrying about an upcoming situation? For example, do you catch yourself saying after you sneeze, "Oh no, am I starting to catch a cold? I can't get sick over the holidays!" or as your child…
Have you noticed how several individuals can view the same news piece on television or read the same article and walk away with a different reaction and interpretation? We each see the world through a different lens based on such…
A foundation of mindful living requires having a positive feeling about Self. Living without self-judgment or constantly belittling yourself, you create a mindset by which to see yourself in a positive light. While this positive mindset about Self may not…
A gentle reminder that life is a journey, not a destination. All too often we focus on a result and not all the moments in between. So much is occurring in the present moment if we live in awareness and…