Tools from the Ancients

For thousands of years, people have sought methods to quiet their minds. Long before modern technology introduced new distractions into our lives, humans have pursued inner peace. Think what it must have been like so many years ago. There were no modern conveniences, food was not readily available from a store or a delivery service, … Read more

Meditative Living for a Peaceful Life

You’ve most likely heard of meditation by now. You probably have an idea of what it’s like – sitting quietly for long periods of time, chanting, with incense and special music in the background. Maybe your idea is something totally different, but I’m guessing it involves a significant amount of time. We all know that … Read more

A Peaceful Life During Challenging Times

It’s no exaggeration to say that 2020 continuing on into 2021 have been challenging to so many of us. Maybe that includes you, as well. You may be feeling anxious, apprehensive, or just overall uncomfortable with the world and wha’t going on around you right now. When you’re going through a challenging time, it feels … Read more

Why Adapt?

It seems like things are changing at a super fast pace. We all know change is a normal part of life, but lately it seems like things are changing a whole lot more than we’ve ever seen before. The change we see isn’t always comfortable, in fact some of it is downright difficult and can … Read more

Morning Routines for a Peaceful Life

Once upon a time, long, long ago, my morning routine consisted of staying in bed as late as possible, then rushing around like a chicken with its head cut off, and running out the door, barely making it to my destination on time. Does that familiar? From that point on, my day seemed to spiral … Read more

Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week

Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week Each week we will be sharing a new affirmation.  The introductory information will remain the same, but if you are new to affirmations, please check out the first two sections on “What is an Affirmation?” and  “How to Practice Your Affirmation.” If you regularly read … Read more

Want a Better Mood? Make Small Changes

Did you know that it’s not just the big things can affect your mood? Small things can also have a big impact of what kind of mood you are in. Your mood, of course, is a huge factor in whether or not you are feeling peaceful with your life. It’s really easy to notice how … Read more

Stress Less as a Single Mom

Speaking from experience, beinga single mom in the seventies was rare where I lived, and very, very hard.  Being a single parent may be more common today, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. There are so many demands from all over – school has gotten tougher, sports and other activities require more time and money. … Read more

Smiling – for a More Peaceful Life

It’s easy enough to smile, but many people aren’t smiling as often as they should. Smiling can do a lot for you, your life gets more peaceful, and it feels great, too. Let’s take a deeper look at some of the reasons why it can help to smile more. Smiling is free and has many … Read more

Having a Tough Day? Change it!

It’s wonderful to wake up every morning and be excited for the day.  Expect the best, attract the positive, life will be grand.  However, in reality, some days are better than others.  Let’s face it, life happens. So what do we do when it’s not our favorite day?  We have to change our routine, reschedule important … Read more