Self-care is especially critical in this time. How, might you ask, can you care for your well-being when you are isolated at home, can't do the things you normally do, or are worried about how you will pay bills or what the future might bring? Here are ideas that take little time and can help [...]
Do you notice the shift in your body as the days begin to lengthen and warm? We are part of nature, so if you pay attention you might notice that your body and spirit reflects the cycles of the season. To do this, notice your energy levels, notice how your senses are waking up, perhaps [...]
There is nothing sadder in this world than the waste of human potential. The purpose of evolution is to raise us out of the mud, not have us groveling in it. Northern Exposure, Cicely, 1992 Are we wasting our potential? As humans, as individuals…there is much petty selfishness and close-mindedness in the world we forget [...]
The Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society studied over 10,000 participants over eight weeks of MBSR and here's just SOME of what they found . . . Less stress, better mood, and better sleep DNA repair and immune system support A 50 percent decrease in anxiety Improved decision-making Changes to the grey [...]
I spend a lot of time thinking about how I can support people to be healthier and happier. If you take time to care for your well-being, you could potentially enhance and extend your time on this earth. Wouldn't you want this? If you are going to be alive, why not be as functional, pain-free [...]
"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life." John.Muir How do you connect to yourself, to others, [...]
Mindfulness & nature connection to quiet the mind & relax the body Do you want to learn how to relax and connect with nature and your highest good? Ready to give yourself some R & R in a beautiful local outdoor location? Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing morning while deepening your connection to what's important [...]
When people want to improve their fitness, they often ask ‘What is the best exercise for me?’ There is no magic answer, but I say that your best exercise is doing activities you enjoy and will continue to do. If you enjoy what you do, you are much more apt to stick with it! We [...]
It’s that time again to dig our hands in the dirt and thank Mother Earth for all that she has provided. This is the day we put aside to recognize that we need to care for our earth if we are to reap the benefits of clean air, fresh water, healthy environments, and a nurturing [...]
We each have our own version of what we want our lives to look like. While we might not always agree with how another might approach this, being true to ourselves, in alignment with our own values, is critical to our own success. What is your best life? Who’s to say? You do! That is [...]
