Years ago, I found myself wanting more than just a moment to relish in a thankful moment or a grateful thought when something good happened in my life. I usually tend to have thanks and gratitude for even the smallest things: a beach day, BOGO deals at my local grocery store, every light turning green…
Category: Holidays
11 Easy Ways to Have More Gratitude During and After Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time of year that brings us back to that grateful and thankful place when surrounded by those we love, beautiful home cooked meals displayed on beautifully decorated tables, long-awaited cooler weather, and some well-earned time off. Thanksgiving is a time of year that brings us back to that grateful and thankful place…
Mindful Pumpkin Carving: Embracing Presence and Creativity During This Ghostly Time of Year
Who doesn’t like carving a pumpkin for Halloween each year? I admit, there were a couple years that I didn’t either. But for the most part I have been a huge supporter of this fall tradition my entire life. I’ve always loved the feeling of allowing myself to be a little silly and unrestrained in…
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…