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It’s the Small Things

January 30, 2020January 29, 2020
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Daily walks with my dog in our neighborhood have become my morning ritual. The differing paths we take covering 1.5-2 miles each day are an opportunity to enjoy the brisk temperatures in the colder months and the warmth of the sun other times of the year. I have found so much to be thankful for on these treks not the least of which is my dear walking companion. There is also the birdsong, the caress of the breeze (or the forceful shove of the wind) and other walkers that we have come to know over the years. Initially our encounters were brief, a good morning or hello but as time went on we now spend a few minutes catching up with each others lives. Such simple pleasures but probably one of my most joyous times of the day. Read more “It’s the Small Things” →

Mindfulness

‘Tis the Gift Receiving Season

December 11, 2019December 9, 2019
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For my family December is a month of traditions. Special foods, celebrations, decorations, music, candy canes, snowmen, elves, family, friends, and gifts. With all this activity, gifts however, seem to dominate and be an integral part of the month whether arrival is by Santa’s sleigh, a silent angel or someone we know well. I have always enjoyed giving gifts to others, trying to find that special something that will light up their eyes or be treasured for years to come. Not always an easy task and not always accomplished but there is still the challenge in trying and joy in succeeding . Read more “‘Tis the Gift Receiving Season” →

Mindfulness

Joyous Chaos

November 26, 2019November 25, 2019
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The whirlwind of the holidays is quickly approaching with meals to plan, people to entertain, houses to decorate and gifts to buy. In the midst of this joyous chaos it is easy to become overwhelmed and begin heading in too many directions, leading to feelings of less joy and more resentment. Dear friends, one of the keys I have found in recapturing the joy and celebration in life during chaotic overwhelm, is simple gratitude. Taking the time to be intentionally grateful for the blessings in my life.

Finding My Voice

November 20, 2019November 18, 2019
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Being vulnerable and just being yourself in this world is truly frightening. There are so many masks that we wear depending on the role and the situation, and while many times there is logic behind these behaviors, there have been times I have found myself hiding behind this mask. Keeping the mask on. Not saying what I want or believe and putting up with disrespect and disparagement for the sake of the cause. For fitting in. Ultimately this has come at the expense of my emotional wellbeing, not understanding the importance of establishing the line in the sand for my fundamental beliefs and how I should be treated. More recently I began to understand these lines are necessary and are key to a healthy and joyful life. With this new found knowledge and understanding I have removed myself from environments that were not healthy for me and when the individual(s) were not willing to acquiesce to my requests for change. Not an easy thing to do but a necessary action for healing. When we do this, however, sometimes we let others cage us in too much in not wanting to experience discomfort, pain and unwanted feelings.

The Line in the Sand

November 6, 2019November 5, 2019
by admin

Physical boundaries are easy to understand as many times we see them with some visual demarcation. Some of these are meant to be crossed like state lines or may be crossed if requirements have been met as when traveling to another country or being invited into someone’s house. There are many other boundaries, however, most of these unseen, that are not meant to be crossed but respected. Respected by ourselves as well as others. It is these ‘invisible’ boundaries that I have had struggles with through the years, being able to ascertain other people’s boundaries readily but blind to establishing and maintaining mine. Read more “The Line in the Sand” →

Mindfulness

Reality Bites

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019
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Vacation or time away from home and the day to day routine is very healing and much needed in our overly scheduled lifestyles. It can can also be challenging just to carve the time out and make the preparations but then you can breathe…the holiday has begun! Or has it? Read more “Reality Bites” →

Wellness

Vacation and Reset

October 2, 2019September 29, 2019
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Sandy beaches, elegant swaying palm trees, a cool light breeze and the sun playing peek-a-boo with wispy clouds is one of my imagination’s ideas of a perfect stress free get away. As I continue to daydream, other natural environments come to my mind including; hiking under foliage covered trails in the mountains, dancing amongst trees so tall I can barely glimpse the top branches as they touch the sky, and camping under stars so bright and visible, I share in their joy of not competing with light pollution. These are the places I enjoy escaping to for even a few hours to reset, decompress and reconnect with who I am. Just envisioning being out in nature, no electronics and time to just experience life, brings a peace to my soul. Read more “Vacation and Reset” →

Mindfulness

Silent Responders

September 4, 2019September 3, 2019
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Something I have been challenged with in my relationships more often than not, are not responses of a nature I didn’t expect like anger, judgement or not understanding, but rather the lack of response. The silence. The non-acknowledgement. The lack of follow through on a commitment made and then no communication.

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