Are there parts of yourself that you shun? Are there feelings or awarenesses on which you slam the door? Or perhaps you’ve forgotten who you are…don’t even recognize yourself anymore. I believe it happens to all of us at times. Part of being human. This past week, I came across two poems that speak to … [Read more…]
Last January I mentioned that I had watched a story on CBS Sunday Morning with five tips for protecting the brain from dementia. I promised a separate post on each of the five tips. Today is part 4 of that series. If you missed the others and would like to catch up, you’ll find Tip #1 move more … [Read more…]
The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing. S. Brown Spring is here, which means my heart is singing…and it’s time to share our Spring Bucket Lists, or in my case, an update on my 60 before 60 Challenge. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the … [Read more…]
Whether you meditate on a regular basis…you’ve never tried it…or you tried it and decided it wasn’t for you, I’ve got a loving kindness meditation that I’d like you try. Pretty please. I promise it’s great for beginners and pros alike. Getting started First get comfortable, preferably in a quiet place where you won’t be … [Read more…]
Can you feel it? The subtle shift in temperature…the longer days…the increase in bird song. Spring is almost here! At least in the Northern Hemisphere. But wherever you call home, a new season will soon be upon us…and with that, a sense of new beginning…a time to rejuvenate. To add to this feeling of seasonal … [Read more…]
Last January I mentioned that I had watched a story on CBS Sunday Morning with five tips for protecting the brain from dementia. I promised a separate post on each of the five tips. Today is part 3 of that series. If you are interested in past tips, you’ll find Tip #1 here and Tip #2 here. This … [Read more…]
Two months into the season and Old Man Winter decides to get serious (at least in my neck of the woods). I’m curious to see what he has in store for the next 30 days. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the year leading up to my 60th … [Read more…]
Next time you are feeling insignificant in this vast world or “not enough,” think about this: the fact that you are alive just the way you are is a miracle. You are a miracle. miracle noun mir·a·cle \ ˈmir-i-kəl \ 1: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs; 2: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment. Merriam-Webster Whichever definition … [Read more…]
I see that people are slowing starting to venture out on some trips away from home. We aren’t quite there yet. How I long for a beach vacation or to reschedule our twice-postponed trip to Alaska…but I fear getting somewhere and being quarantined the whole time or not being able to return home. So anyway…while … [Read more…]
Last month I mentioned that I had watched a story on CBS Sunday Morning with five tips for protecting the brain from dementia. I promised a separate post on each of the five tips. Today is part 2 of that series. If you are interested in Tip #1, you can read about it here. This is the part … [Read more…]