Tag: Mindfulness
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It’s Up to Us
I love when I read something that totally resonates with me while scrolling online. While social media can definitely be a drag, I’m always on the lookout for nuggets of wisdom. So when I came across this quote from @cathy.heller, I just had to share it with you all. “It’s up to us to make…
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Words Get in the Way
In the morning, I like to wake up before my children and spend time in solitude. Quieting my random thoughts, I devote a few minutes to mindfully pay attention to my breath, and then remember what I am thankful for. Sometimes I might ask for help in a contemplative prayer. This time is sacred and…
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Spiritual, Yes. Religious, No.
The wind and rain continued this afternoon as I worked around my house, thankful for the warmth within it. I nearly took a nap while watching a video with my daughter. The coziness of the darkened room almost got the best of me. With the wind and rain comes a change in temperature. Winter is…
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A Mindful Afternoon
The wind is howling outside. It sounds both peaceful and ferocious. A strange paradox as I start off my morning. Yesterday my husband, son, and I took a walk around a lake. Gravel crunched under our feet as we watched geese congregate in the water. I’m no expert, but they looked happy. I smiled as…
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My Spiritual Practice
Most of us crave a spiritual practice, even if we are not religious. We feel it deeply. This is an example of what I try to do on a daily basis to connect with the Divine. Take as many or as little of these suggestions as you’d like and run with them! Embrace Solitude and/or…
This Sacred Life 