Mindfulness Tip #4 – Awareness

Mindfulness Tip #4 – Awareness

Have you ever heard of a ‘lightbulb’ moment? I am sure you have! It’s one of those moments we experience where a thought or feeling randomly pops into our heads that answers or solves an ongoing dilemma in our lives. It’s a sudden, intuitive feeling that appears to...
Mindfulness tip #3:  Routine & Organization

Mindfulness tip #3: Routine & Organization

Imagine this scenario in a few short weeks: It’s the second week back at school. The newness has already worn off and the struggle has begun. Clothes are strewn across the floor like fall leaves after a heavy storm. You’ve found part of your clean uniform, but the...
Mindfulness: Using the Senses to Learn Self-Care

Mindfulness: Using the Senses to Learn Self-Care

O.K., let’s sit down, get comfortable and take a deep breath. Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. In and out, counting to 5 before you inhale and again before you exhale. That’s right, slow it down. Focus on that breathing… For many of you, this may...
July 4th – Making it Real for a New Generation

July 4th – Making it Real for a New Generation

As the sky darkens and the people gather, anticipating that patriotic show of lights, a small child wonders… He/she knows Christmas is about God, Thanksgiving is about the Pilgrims and turkey. But what exactly is the 4th of July all about? They don’t talk much about...