Sometimes my glass is half empty. I don’t like it, but I have a tendency to see the negative of life sometimes instead of the positive. I criticize and tear down instead of encourage and build up. I recognize this about myself and am working to change. I surround myself with positive people and have …
I don’t like to fish. Maybe it’s the patience required, but it’s not very exciting to me. My husband however, loves to fish. When I go with him, I do one thing-cast. It’s my favorite part of fishing. Casting the lure way out there, I wait briefly-again I have little patience- then reel it in …
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 …
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 …