I know you’re thinking one of these things right now… “Why on earth would I do this?” “I have no time to start journaling.” “I’m too busy to have another project!” “This is soooooo not happening in my lifetime.” …and at a point in my life, I was there too. I get it. In this…
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Seven Ways to Host a Mindful BBQ
We love gathering around the grill, inhaling the mouthwatering aromas of chicken and burgers grilling, savory sweet baked beans cooking, crisp sweet, buttered corn begging for our attention, and chilled fresh fruit wafting through the air at summer cookouts. But can these fun times in the summer be considered an opportunity to be mindful? Mindfulness…
PTSD…Not Just for Those Who Serve
I have a lot of respect for people who served in and are currently serving in the military. Several relatives, co-workers, and friends of mine have given their time and chance of sacrificing their lives to protect our freedom and rights as Americans today for what these heroes did and continue to do. About 12…
31 Encouraging Mindfulness Quotes
When life hands me lemons, I’ve learned not to make lemonade, but a chef-inspired lemon chiffon pie complete with homemade lemon curd and candied lemon slices! (Okay, the fresh squeezed lemons for the lemonade are in there too!) My point is that I don’t just make lemonade when life hands me lemons. I go above…
7 Ways to Control Your Hamster Wheel with Mindfulness
Our lives can at times feel, well…dare I say out of control? Feeling as though the hamster wheel of life just continues spinning faster and faster… …things to do, …people to take care of, …finances to manage, …unexpected emergencies, and more? We never fully stop to consider why we don’t take care of ourselves more….