The quick text A call on the drive Passing comments Acknowledgement I see you I’m thankful for you The inner voice that says Reach out Connect Let them know Small quiet moments Whispers in the busyness of life Distractions and to-do lists can drown them out Slowly I’m realizing to pause Embrace stillness Go inwardContinue reading “Love in Small Gestures”
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Collecting Connections
What if we collected connections?Waving to a stranger, eyes meeting for a momentCelebrating accomplishments with genuine enthusiasmGiving pets and receiving wags and wet kisses from four legged friendsDrinking coffee with a friend on the porch as the morning sun shinesSending funny reels to someone in the same room, anticipating laughterReaching out to someone suffering toContinue reading “Collecting Connections”
Mindfully Practicing the Art of Communication
If our relationships are one long conversation If each time I talk with someone it is an opportunity for connection or disconnection If connection is important to me Can I pause? Can I respond instead of reaching? Can I be the person in the conversation and also see the conversation happening from the outside? CanContinue reading “Mindfully Practicing the Art of Communication”
A Guided Meditation on Exploring Acceptance
As we begin this meditation, take a moment to slow down and connect to the breath Breathing in and out, at your own pace, noticing your breath Accepting the breath, as it is, in this moment As you breathe, see if you can become a witness to your mind Look to accept what you seeContinue reading “A Guided Meditation on Exploring Acceptance “
Self-Compassion in Action
Hand over heart I stay with the suffering, invite it to tea Consoling myself, turning inward Speaking words to myself I would say to a precious friend Changing the inner voice Less harsh More kind Accepting I hold space for my shortcomings And realize, once again, my humanity Meditation like water Smoothing the sharp wordsContinue reading “Self-Compassion in Action “
Five Communication Strategies to Deepen Connection
Like most of us, I love and value my family, friends, and colleagues and want to maintain the happy and healthy relationships I’m so blessed to experience, so lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can deepen the connections I have with the people in my life. Connection helps all of us liveContinue reading “Five Communication Strategies to Deepen Connection”
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 “
Mindful Life Connections 