I recently finished reading "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristin Neff and it brought me a lot of hope. I have spent way too much time beating myself up over a variety of things and sitting in feelings of guilt and shame for way too long. Neff assures us there's... Continue Reading →
"A close friendship is one of the most influential and important relationships a human life can contain. Anyone will tell you that! But most people don't talk about what it really takes to stay friends for the long haul..." This quote is from the back cover description for a book I recently finished, "Big Friendship:... Continue Reading →
I really enjoyed this book and I think you will too. As with most things in life, marriage is more fulfilling when you pay attention to it. Through a more mindful relationship with your partner you can wade the trials and tribulations of married life with more respect and ease. I read "Everybody Fights" by... Continue Reading →
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams really puts things into perspective and I'm excited that it could make all the difference. I've always been one to feel guilt for experiencing joyous emotions when I know others are suffering so... Continue Reading →
I'm compelled to share my favorite blog with you because this author has helped me live a more mindful life in countless ways for over a decade. David Cain started Raptitude to help humans "get better at being human". As we all know life can be tricky and at times overwhelming, so he gives his... Continue Reading →
There is no doubt about it. These are extra stressful times across the world as we continue to endure the unknowns of viruses, lock downs, and social deprivation. Thankfully, we humans have a built in mechanism, thought control, that can help dissipate feelings of overwhelm effectively. But it's not instant and it takes consistent practice.... Continue Reading →
Mindfulness is more important than ever during these times of isolation and stress. You know it's important to focus on the present moment and avoid multi-tasking, but have you ever wondered how often you should be practicing mindfulness? The answer will vary for each person but there are a lot of good reasons to practice... Continue Reading →
One of my all time favorite authors is Glennon Doyle. I started following her blog ten years ago when my children were babies and I seemed to relate to every insightful word she wrote. I also fell in love with her TED Talk from 2013 that truly helped me see the world differently. She helped... Continue Reading →
Looking for new books to bring about peace, more mindfulness, inspiration, and possibly change the trajectory of your life? These 8 excellent reads promoting a more peaceful life have all of these characteristics and more. And they're each only between $8-$15! I have personally read each of these books and can attest to their meaningful... Continue Reading →
Quick and simple mindfulness ideas 