I talk so often to my clients about the value of really being present for each precious moment. This moment will never come again, and it’s meant to be cherished. When we’re feeling emotional about something that’s happened in the past, or worried about something that might happen in the future, we’re missing the actual … Read More
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Walking In Nature Is A Great Stress Reliever!
Walking is guaranteed to lower your stress level! If you connect the physical act of walking, with being out in nature, you get even more of a positive impact. Almost all of the pictures you see on this blog are photos of nature. That’s intentionally done, because I’m hoping to entice you to get out … Read More
The Periodic Soothing Absence of Noise
We are surrounded with so much noise on a daily basis! There’s all kinds of noise: traffic, construction, machinery, t.v., etc. For some, this doesn’t seem to be a big problem. For others, it can feel like they’re being constantly bombarded with harsh sounds, which put their nerves on edge. There can be a lot … Read More
Before You Sleep, Ask Yourself These 3 Questions
No matter what time of day you’re reading this, I’d like to have you imagine that it’s the end of the day. The busyness of your day is over. It’s calm and peaceful around you. I’m hoping that the television and computer are turned off, the lights are down low, and you have a few … Read More
A New Time of Fear and Sorrow
So many people are feeling a sense of foreboding right now! Fear and sorrow aren’t new, but it’s pretty pervasive at the moment. That’s why I’m re-sharing this post that I wrote 6 years ago. I hope that in some small way it will be comforting. Here it is: We all have those times when … Read More
Thanksgiving, A Time to Be Grateful!
We shouldn’t need a special day to think about our blessings, but Thanksgiving does tend to turn our thoughts toward being grateful. It’s easy to do that when things are going well. But what about when we’re overwhelmed with struggles? I think that’s when remembering to count our blessings is more important than ever! Our … Read More