Published in Mindfully Speaking·Jan 9Member-onlySet Yourself Up For Success With Simple Morning Mindfulness PracticeYour how-to guide for setting daily intentions Jumping feet first into the day without a moment of pause may not be the best way to set yourself up for success. Instead one of the quick things you can do is to start your day by setting a daily intention. Hold…Intentions6 min readIntentions6 min read
Published in Mindfully Speaking·Dec 8, 2022Member-onlyOhm For the HolidaysSimple tips for a more mindful festive season — Let’s face it. The holidays are not always filled with peace on earth and goodwill. Oh sure, if you look at anyone’s Facebook posts or Instagram pictures, it all looks cheery and bright. Everything is neat and tidy, and everyone is smiling, a picture of seasonal bliss. …Christmas5 min readChristmas5 min read
Published in Mindfully Speaking·Nov 18, 2022Member-onlyTime to Tune-up Your LifeHow your car and your life are not all that different — This morning I got a friendly reminder from my mechanic that it’s time for a checkup. Given how busy life can be, getting a little nudge is a good thing. Most people who own a car know that these 2 things are true: Perform regularly scheduled maintenance, and your vehicle…Ideas3 min readIdeas3 min read
Published in Mindfully Speaking·Sep 22, 2022Member-onlyWhat Wild Geese Can Teach You About SuccessHow trusting your intuition can set you on a good path — Long before you can see them, you can hear them. Honk, honk, honk. You never exactly know when it will happen. Some years it is early in the fall, and in other years the snow has already fallen. …Ideas3 min readIdeas3 min read
Published in Mindfully Speaking·Sep 6, 2022Member-onlyHaving Regrets May Be a Good ThingHow looking back helps you move forward — Two great songs, two great singers: My Way by Frank Sinatra Non, Je ne Regrette Rien by Edith Piaf If I had to pick, I think I lean toward ol’ blue eyes when it comes to singing about regrets. Yup, regrets, I’ve had a few. Not a lot but there…Ideas3 min readIdeas3 min read
Published in The Orange Journal·Jul 28, 2022Member-onlyWhat Are You Taking On Your Final Trip?Coffin keepsakes say a lot about a person — A British survey asking people about their final funeral requests had fascinating results. Number two on the list was to be buried with a cell phone. …The Orange Journal2 min readThe Orange Journal2 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·Jul 22, 2022Member-onlyLiving Life from ScratchHow getting back to basics creates mindful living When I got married, my grandmother gave me a wooden rolling pin that had been a shower gift when she married in 1921. It had been well used as my grandmother was an excellent cook who made the most delicious pies. …Ideas3 min readIdeas3 min read
Published in Mindfully Speaking·Jul 19, 2022Member-onlyThree Minimalism Practices Inspired by the GardenHow you can start thriving in life today — Wrestling with a fresh crop of unwanted “flowers” in my garden recently got me thinking about the nature of weeds. Whether it’s dandelions in your grass or Creeping Charlie in your garden, anyone with a yard has the never-ending task of pulling, digging, or spraying to get rid of weeds…Minimalism4 min readMinimalism4 min read
Published in The Orange Journal·Jul 4, 2022Member-only5 Tips for Having a Bold ConversationHow to speak your mind gracefully — You’ve been there. Something needs to be said to someone. Perhaps for a long time, it’s needed to be said. But you are afraid of what might happen if you actually speak what’s on your mind. Yes, that conversation….the one that immediately popped into your head when you read that. …Ideas5 min readIdeas5 min read
Published in Mindfully Speaking·Jun 17, 2022Member-only7 No-Nonsense Tips for Greater HappinessHow to be happier right now — Everyone wants to be happy. So why are so many people not as happy as they want? While there are countless books on how to be happier, people haven’t quite figured it out. Even though we join in a song with Bobby McFerrin or Pharrell Williams, we somehow can’t implement…Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
