The more you understand the differences …..the easier it will be to become more mindful.
Synchronicity and Silence
Have you ever experienced a time when you’ve been thinking about a friend, and then they call you “out of the blue?” Perhaps you find yourself somewhere you’ve never been before and realize that this location has been presented multiple times (e.g. you overheard it described; your best friend mentioned it; or perhaps you had a very detailed dream …
Self-Compassion and “Reality”
When we entered the Sapara community we were ceremonially cleansed, our faces painted, and given names. (Mine was Tobacco Woman, the healer.) Then we were welcomed by one of the Shamans. He said that the goal of the Shamans was to get into our heads and to teach us “that what you think is reality isn’t real.” I’ve thought about …
What Inspires You?
It’s difficult to feel inspired or allow your brain the “down-time” to generate ideas when you are operating at “ramming speed.”
How Did I Develop That Habit?
Have you ever found yourself doing something and wonder “how did this happen?” It usually happens to me when I discover I’ve scarfed a full bag of white cheddar cheese popcorn. Of course, I realize it after the fact, when I’m trying to artfully hide the bag in the garbage. What happened? I developed a habit unconsciously. Some habits are …
Sadness & Laughter
Today I’m feeling uninspired. I have flipped through journals, reviewed drafted articles that didn’t get published, and scanned interesting articles by others that I’ve collected. I’ve looked at photos, and some of my favorite books for inspiration or an idea. Nada. Zip. Zero. I’ve distracted myself with emails, a cross-word puzzle, small tasks, and multiple cups of tea. I’ve scheduled …
Labels, Barriers and Shoes
There is a saying that to understand another person you need to walk a mile in their shoes.
Darkness, a Dream and a Message from the Rainforest
Nightfall comes early in the Amazon rainforest to those of us who are accustomed to daylight savings time and extended daylight hours. Light fades as the sun sinks below the canopy of trees and the darkness is absolute. There is no glow from the lights of a city, traffic lights, street lights, or house lights. A velvet blackness swallows shadows …
Rules of the Rainforest
Life is messy, learn to be flexible.
Be Your Best Friend
“Oh, you’re my best friend…” The lyrics of that song by Queen have been running through my mind lately. Which is a much better choice than what usually cycles and recycles through my monkey mind at times. I heard the song a few days ago, and it caused me to ponder: what if we truly were a best friend to …