“Life goes on, and you want it to. But you also want to hit pause for a moment, so you can feel one thing at a time”  Leslie Budewitz,...

This summer my garden is overflowing with produce! Lately when I go out to the garden beds my mind goes into alarm mode. I begin focusing...

During a long bike ride last weekend, I found myself questioning my choices. Ultimately, the ride was enjoyable because I connected with...

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of engaging in a retreat that focused on relaxation, stability and clarity. I have even more gratitude...

Last month I wrote about kindness being a power move. How have you responded to opportunities for random acts of kindness this month? As...

There has been a great deal of uncertainty and change in recent times. As a teacher of Mindfulness and Stress Reduction classes, both...

The concept of curiosity has frequently emerged in my practice and discussions on mindfulness and meditation practices. This month’s...

February marks one year since my retirement from mental health counseling as an LPC. Setting that hat down gave me opportunity to fully...

The month of January always seems to be filled with numerous suggestions and actions about what to add in to one’s life for the new year....

It’s almost the end of December; the end of 2024! There’s a part of me that is experiencing alarm and trepidation about the last few...

Can we hold emotions of fear, anger, sadness, disappointment alongside emotions of gratitude, joy and excitement? I have been observing...

October brought a grand experience of travel for me. Five of us embarked upon a two-week self-created tour that was packed with planes,...

Knock, knock.   Who’s there? Bean.  Bean who? Bean a while since I saw you! How did the bean ask the other bean for help climbing the...

During my training to become a Certified MBSR teacher, we explored some typical causes of suffering. We all agreed that we frequently...

Mindfulness can teach us to be good friends with ourselves. Alongside a bit of slowing down due to hot summer days, recovering from...

After a very busy May, as intended, I have slowed down professionally in June. While May was fruitful, fun and rewarding, I am benefiting...

“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” Ovid (Roman Poet) Last weekend I led an all-day retreat. As I reflect on the...

April is Stress Awareness Month. I learned this fact after seeing it announced on an electronic sign at a local medical practice this...

Photo by Maksim Shutov on Unsplash During my time in Central Pennsylvania, I have come to understand and accept that March brings swings...

I had the pleasure of being in the mountains of Utah for a week this month. I noted a pleasant state of awe in response to being in the...