3 things I learned from aging parents

3 things I learned from aging parents

My mother-in-law turned 95 this summer. She has seen and done a lot during those years. She raised three children, was a dedicated military wife, managed a bank branch, golfed, made friends she still has today… Of course, that is just the tip of the iceberg…a small sampling of what she has experienced in her…

Mom was wrong about coffee

Mom was wrong about coffee

My mother was right about a lot of things. I wrote a whole post about lessons I learned from her. But she got this one wrong…sorry Mom. Coffee is not sinful. In fact, coffee is heavenly…it’s right up there with meditation, music, books, and nature walks…all indispensable.  I started free writing this morning with the…

Busting meditation myths

Busting meditation myths

So you think you can’t meditate? Perhaps you accept the research that says regular meditation is good for your physical and mental health, but it’s just too hard. It may be that your understanding of meditation relies on some common meditation myths. Today I’m going to bust three of those myths. But first, we need…

What is a sound bath? A first-timer’s experience

What is a sound bath? A first-timer’s experience

I recently had my first sound bath…no tub or water involved…but it certainly was cleansing and relaxing. I couldn’t wait to share my experience with you.  As an avowed overthinker, my first experience with anything is bound to be at least a little stressful. Will I like this? What’s going to happen next? Am I…

Try a little loving kindness meditation

Try a little loving kindness meditation

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…

Meet yourself with kind curiosity

Meet yourself with kind curiosity

Saturday morning I woke up feeling “blah.” I don’t know why. I mean it was a Saturday morning; the weekend stretched out before me. It’s the Christmas season—the most wonderful time of the year. So I pushed myself to cheer up. The self-talk went something like this. “What are you moping around about? You are…

What is mindfulness and why should you care?

What is mindfulness and why should you care?

What is mindfulness? There is a lot of talk about mindfulness lately and several different definitions. Some of it may feel a little too hippyish or new-agey for some of you. But simply put, mindfulness is being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment, without judging them as good or bad….