Category Archives: gratitude

When Feeling Sad

      One of my favorite clients (and dear friend) recently told me she was feeling sad.   I wanted to quickly respond with “I hear ya, life’s tough!”, but having been through many of my own bouts of sadness, I knew that response would get her nowhere. So, in effort to help her andContinue reading “When Feeling Sad”

The Power of Now Reflections

  There is nothing like watching a sunset while reading the words you scribbled eons ago in a good book.  There is a plethora of heart wise nuggets in Eckhart’s pages.   These three resonate with what myself, clients and friends are feeling these days.. THE MOST PRECIOUS THING IS THE PRESENT MOMENT I love howContinue reading “The Power of Now Reflections”

Mindful Eating

MINDFUL EATING So often we eat mindlessly. We stuff food in while working on our computer, watching TV, or on the run. The pleasure of eating lies in slowing down and fully experiencing all elements of food. Take some time to explore each of the following during your next meal: Sight: In many cultures, theContinue reading “Mindful Eating”

YOUR MIND! OPT TO OBSERVE IT

How often throughout our busy workday do we genuinely observe where our mind naturally wanders?  Does it take us into a state of fantasy? humor? stress? fear?  More importantly – do we like where we end up..  The beauty of pausing to recognize what emotional state our mind brings us into, is that we mightContinue reading “YOUR MIND! OPT TO OBSERVE IT”

Life Lessons From A Remote Medical Professional

I recently returned home from a month-long Wilderness First Responder and Emergency Medical Technician course in Leavenworth, Washington. The course content was invaluable, but the icing on the cake was the people I interacted with daily.  Having served in the military I have crossed paths with many folks who dedicate their lives to the serviceContinue reading “Life Lessons From A Remote Medical Professional”

GREAT ATTITUDE YIELDS GRATITUDE

              What cultivates our gratitude, or our lack there of, is our attitude toward whatever we meet as our daily lives unfold. How we approach our work, how we respond to interactions with family, friends, or someone we just met – the words and energy we choose to useContinue reading “GREAT ATTITUDE YIELDS GRATITUDE”