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With the holidays around the corner, I’m thinking ahead to how to approach the holiday season with mindfulness. Last year, with the best of intentions, I found myself overspending on Black Friday because I was home and it was convenient. There really was nothing I needed, but everything looked inviting. I want to be more […]

On the road to slowing down and experiencing more joyful moments, there will be many challenges along the way. Some of these may be unconscious patterns that are holding you back, but shining a light on them helps you in a myriad of ways. Make a List Once you slow down in your life, you […]

I was recently walking through my botanical garden and I had to remind myself to notice the flowers in bloom. Winter will be upon us and fall is already here. Whatever I had in mind for the day, stopping and noticing this moment was most important to me. I’ve recently asked myself if I’m enjoying the pace of my life and honestly it’s a no. What I mean is that I try to cram so much into my free time because it’s very precious to me. I feel that I have to cram in what I”m missing. The pace is not sustainable. Everyone has different seasons of life so you may have to examine what is happening in your life.

While being generous, kind, and helpful are worthy traits, sometimes we swing too far in one direction. Gabor Mate refers to being self-sacrificing to the point that you are hurting your health. Healthy self-interest is the foundation for health. When you are always thinking of others and putting yourself last, this causes illness and disease […]

Change doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process. Our minds can accept this, but it’s much harder to be patient with ourselves. We are like plants that need sun, water, time, and the right conditions to flower and bloom. Small changes plant the seed for a healthier life. Time and Imagination When we are very comfortable, […]

Let’s go over some reasons to motivate you to cook at home more often. Once you see how you feel, you may decide to make this a part of a healthier lifestyle. It’s healthier. You control the salt that you use. You can also choose cooking methods that suit you. You can control portions. Over […]

In the middle years, your body’s wisdom asks you to slow down and pay attention through aches, pains, injuries and illness. When we were 20, we could burn the candle on both ends. Now making your health a priority means you have to dig deeper. If this hasn’t been discovered, you will eventually realize that […]

It’s easy to live in an anonymous city without bothering to interact with  people. This can become a bad habit for several reasons. The small moments of connection are important. We build walls around us because we are busy and lost in our thoughts. It’s more efficient to be in task mode. Micro-connections are small […]