I find many reasons not to exercise. However I’ve made a concentrated effort to be in the best shape possible going into my knee surgery. So, I’ve adjusted my daily routine and started by squeezing in 20 minutes of aerobic exercise a day. So the question to myself and to you is “do you have 20” …
The brilliant orange of an autumn leaf, the surprising look on my laughing daughter’s face and my limited abilities-these are some things I noticed while being mindful this week. Being mindful of all things around me while also being present to experience them as discussed in last Wednesday’s post (Look Up & Pay Attention) is not an easy …
Tears welling up in my eyes, I slowly opened the card. Reading the carefully handwritten words of love and gratitude, the tears overflowed, streaming down my face. I had discovered the card sorting through my mom’s things after her funeral. Among them this thank you note, written in my hand, sent to her and Dad …
For this Friday-food and music to fill you-body, mind & soul! A while back my wonderful friend Lori gave me this granola recipe I love – it’s healthy, full of whole grain protein and not too much sugar (uses agave instead). I have tweaked it and added my comments to the recipe below. I eat it with …
“Pay attention!” These words echo from childhood, I say them to my children, but even more often I say them to myself. It’s my mantra. What I pay attention to matters so I don’t miss the subtle, important moments of life. The small moments of life are what I want to remember. A quiet whisper …