Many people choose to keep a gratitude journal, which is a wonderful way to record the many things for which you are grateful. But if you are not the journaling type, there are other simple ways to express gratitude: - Take a second to slow down and offer a genuine...

Much has been studied and written about the “feel good” benefits of giving back. Whether it’s volunteering at a local food bank or simply taking time to express gratitude for the people and things that bring us joy, taking time to share our time, our talents, or our...

Have you done anything since my last blogpost to get out of your comfort zone? Maybe you tried a different commuting route or a new hair color? Or something even bigger, like enrolling in that class on historic architecture that you’ve always talked about. Whatever it...

Halloween decorations seem to be everywhere! Some are cute and some, well, some are downright scary! I’ll admit it: I skew toward the “cute” end of the spectrum. Generally speaking, I don’t like being scared. Yet sometimes I force myself to feel a little fear,...

In my last post, I promised you I’d share some ways you can align with the season. Now that the leaves are starting to turn, and the days are getting shorter. Embracing the sensory pleasures of the season is a great way to unleash the power of mindfulness and its...

In our modern world, it can be easy to forget that we live with natural seasons. Yet for centuries—indeed millennia—humans’ lives were dictated by the season…not the clock. Things like planting, hunting and building were most successful when they abided by the natural...