Spring…the season of new beginnings and revived energy…is here. Astronomically at least, even if Mother Nature isn’t onboard quite yet. I’m ready…ready for warmer days, flowers, birdsong…ready for the renewed energy, hope, and anticipation that come with the earth’s reawakening. While I wait for the weather to catch up to the calendar, I thought I’d…
Starting your morning off right can set a positive tone for the entire day. But what is the “right” way to start your day? While the answer is different for each of us, I believe inspiration can be gained from hearing what others do and periodically reviewing our own routines. In my wanderings through the…
While exploring the web for mindfulness blogs this week, I stumbled upon Tiny Buddha. I liked what I found there, and so I subscribed to their weekly emails. You may be wondering what this has to do with drinking water. Hang on…I’m getting there. As a gift for that Tiny Buddha subscription, I received a…
This is the view from my front porch security camera this week. This is what I want it to look like. I have a bad case of spring fever. I just want to get out and enjoy Mother Nature, but she isn’t cooperating. And since I have begrudgingly accepted the fact that I can’t control…
On the day this post publishes, we in the United States are celebrating Presidents Day. Originally established to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, the holiday is widely accepted as a shared celebration of George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. Many consider it to be a more general celebration of all U.S. presidents, past and present. Whether…
Valentine’s Day has traditionally been the holiday of lovers. In more recent years, the holiday has expanded to include important platonic relationships. You probably know someone who celebrates Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day. But what about using this day as an opportunity to celebrate your most important relationship? The one you have with yourself. What would…
As a devout introvert, overthinker, and goal setter, I am always looking for ways to live a purposeful, intentional life. Several years ago, I created a personal mission statement as a way to hone in on my life philosophy and serve as an ethical and behavioral touchstone. My mission statement is simple and encompasses my…
You may have noticed (or not) that I have been absent from the Blogosphere for the last couple of weeks. We have been in Mazatlan, Mexico, celebrating the life of a dear friend. Making new friends, and embracing old friends. Eating, drinking, and being merry. Taking long, contemplative walks on the beach. Digging up treasures…
The blogosphere is currently full of posts about New Year’s Resolutions and Words of the Year. I even contributed one. I remain unapologetic about that; however, my fellow blogger Ally Bean took a different approach that I find intriguing, New Year’s Rejections. It occurs to me that these two approaches are not mutually exclusive. In…
Has the hustle of the holidays left you feeling ungrounded? Perhaps 2022 was overwhelming altogether. Or maybe, like me, you recently retired or went through some other major life transition. Whatever your reason, if you are feeling ungrounded, there is no better time than the beginning of a new year to re-ground yourself. That is…
