Do you have a love/hate relationship with cooking and working in the kitchen? You're not alone. As much as I love a home cooked meal and as much as I feel pride in a job well done, I struggle to consistently get in the kitchen to cook without it feeling like a tedious chore. We... 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 →
Struggling to stay mindful and avoid excess stress when in a crowd or when interacting with a large group of people? This is very common, and you are not alone. Here are some quick tips to ensure mindfulness remains your focus when faced with an overwhelming amount of people: Photo by fauxels on Pexels.com 1... Continue Reading →
Thich Nhat Hanh is a mindfulness master and shows us the connection we have with our inner selves and our world around us. Here are some of his very best quotes from Your True Home*, that remind us how to be more mindful: 1 - "Be there truly. Be there with 100 percent of yourself.... Continue Reading →
We've all faced that stressful feeling of overwhelm that can take over at any time like a tidal wave. This feeling of being overwhelmed is a sign that our brains are in overdrive. You may notice that sometimes small things cause you to feel overwhelmed while other times you handle chaos without a problem. Why... Continue Reading →
I have to admit, of all of the situations to be mindful in, meal time (snack time, party time, appetizer time) is one of the very hardest for me. It seems as though I am hungry OFTEN and I am unusually preoccupied with food. Can you relate? Some of this is absolutely physiological and perpetually... Continue Reading →
The concept of "mindfulness" can be a little confusing for many, including myself. I recently got into an in-depth conversation with a friend about all of the subjective meanings of the term "mindfulness". We both had our own take on what it means and how it should be used for a calmer and more enriching... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how your artistic tendencies affect your day to day life? Do you consider yourself artistic or think about exploring your creative side? It looks like it could be well worth the effort for all of us, for a calmer and more mindful life according to research. I am not traditionally "artistic"... Continue Reading →
I have to admit, I used to question these "inspirational quotes" sprinkled throughout the Internet, everywhere you look. I used to think these quotes were a cheesy over simplification of people's problems and they often made me cringe. I wondered if the simplicity of the quotes were down right obnoxious and insulting to those truly... Continue Reading →
