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Beginnings, again
Posted on June 16, 2021 Leave a Comment
A scratch upon the blackboard of the universe, that tiny sliver of moon. Inspired by Stacy Demarco, Queen of the Moon Oracle Cards We are gifted regularly with new beginnings, with fresh starts. Major life transits come to mind. Say, graduating. From any program of study, whether high school, post-secondary anything, even personal pursuits of […]
Mental hamsters into mindfulness
Posted on November 27, 2019 Leave a Comment
For most of my life I’ve had a hamster on a wheel in my head. Can you relate? In my process of self-awareness over the years, I can see how our relationship has evolved, this hamster and me: First I befriended it. This was good. Then I gave it permission to take occasional naps. This […]
Turn emotional lead into gold, like this:
Posted on November 20, 2019 Leave a Comment
The other day I caught myself reacting in my head in, well, not what I would in any form call a mindful, observing way. A thoughtless comment was made, I took it personally, and although neutral on the outside I was incredibly animated on the inside. Can you relate? I know, I know — thoughtless […]
Becoming more response-able — we get to choose
Posted on November 6, 2019 Leave a Comment
Another unexpected benefit of personal mindfulness practice that I am experiencing is how I relate. To others, to the world — and even to myself. I am finding that I react less, and respond more. And I thought I was pretty good at not reacting in the first place — but holy wow for awareness, […]
Happiness is not circumstantial
Posted on September 4, 2019 Leave a Comment
Happiness is not circumstantial. And the only currency we have is gratitude. Nathan, S6 E11 of Alone Nathan was one of three remaining people in this recent season of the History Channel’s acclaimed series Alone. If you haven’t experienced this show, it’s about ten individuals getting dropped off in remote locations. The one who doesn’t tap out, wins. […]
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