An important part of any mindfulness practice is becoming aware of the power of our intentions. Intentions are commitments we make to ourselves about how we want to be rather than a list of things we aim to accomplish. They are so integral to our lives that “wise intention” is one of the key stepsContinue reading “Being Intentional”
Category Archives: Mindfulness
Approaching the Holidays with a Mindful Heart
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the holiday season and how to capture joy. In the past, the holidays have tended to come at me in a rush. There’s shopping, cooking, and merriment all around me. Some years it washes over me, almost like a flood. When the holidays are over, I feel like I needContinue reading “Approaching the Holidays with a Mindful Heart “
3 Portals into Self-Compassion & 10 Steps to Take upon Arrival
I often wonder why we’re so much harder on ourselves than we are on others, why I hear myself and others speak to and about ourselves in ways we would never say aloud in relation to another human being. Intellectually, many of us recognize how deserving of compassion, grace, tenderness, and understanding we are—and that thoseContinue reading “3 Portals into Self-Compassion & 10 Steps to Take upon Arrival”
Making Space for Mindfulness
What’s in your headspace? What’s in your physical space? You may have seen the image of the cluttered mind space indicating a mind full, and the mind only thinking of now – mindful. How do we move from the chatter in our minds to focusing on the now? Lately, I’ve been thinking about how muchContinue reading “Making Space for Mindfulness”
Locust Grove Labyrinth: Reflections on a restorative walk
Check out the Locust Grove Labyrinth tab on our website. It is a beautiful stone labyrinth in a gorgeous natural setting. A place of peace and connection. Where do you find peace and connection? Connect with us to find out more about the Locust Grove Labyrinth and/or for conversations about finding spaces that can restoreContinue reading “Locust Grove Labyrinth: Reflections on a restorative walk”
Hitting the Reset Button at Work
A colleague recently shared an observation with us, a comment echoed by other coworkers as well: “It looks like Renee and Terry have hit the reset button.” We both agree those words are a compliment of the highest order as they perfectly capture our intentions while also providing evidence that our strategies and practices continueContinue reading “Hitting the Reset Button at Work”
Reframing: How taking a new perspective can lead to a happier life
Lately, the idea of reframing has been popping up all over the place in my life. It has been in the books I have been reading, quotes that appear in my social media posts, and music I listen to. Does this happen to you? Do you wonder, like I do, if the ideas are appearingContinue reading “Reframing: How taking a new perspective can lead to a happier life”
Mindful Moments: Settling a Busy Mind
I’m too busy for self-care. I’ll sleep when I’m dead. I can work like a machine. I’ve eaten work cafeteria food for days. I’ll power through. Next week, month, or year will be better. I just need to get through this. That pit in my stomach – it is easy enough to ignore. Did IContinue reading “Mindful Moments: Settling a Busy Mind”
Easing into Meditation: Five Approaches for Finding Your Practice
The benefits of meditation are substantial and well-known, which is why many of us are striving to integrate the practice into our daily lives. My best friend and now business partner, Renee, and I set out on our learning-to-meditate-journey together. That shared resolution, made while on vacation, is one we’ve kept over the years becauseContinue reading “Easing into Meditation: Five Approaches for Finding Your Practice”
Mindful Life Connections 