Forgive and Let Go to Keep Your Peace

Everyone has suffered some sort of emotional hurt through the words or actions of another. Experiencing this hurt is completely natural, but sometimes the hurt lingers for a long time. This interferes with our day to day life, whether we realize it or not. We may notice that there is an undercurrent in our life … Read more

Peaceful Parenting is Possible

It’s not easy to be a great parent. There are many reasons – some of us didn’t have the best examples to follow, it’s not a skill taught in school, and the demands keep changing. There’s really no up to date handbook, so you either have to educate yourself the best you can or learn … Read more

Body Shaming Hurts – No Matter What Size

Body shaming is a real thing, and it hurts. Although fat shaming has received a great amount of media attention, skinny shaming is also an issue. So, what is body shaming? If you’re not familiar with the term, body shaming is about making inappropriate and negative comments about another person’s weight or size. Frequently, this … Read more

The Power of Forgiveness in a Peaceful Life

The Power of Forgiveness is real. It’s also an essential tool for a more peaceful life. You may have times when you’ve been hurt or feel angry toward someone close to you. They may have said something that devastated you or done something without thinking that triggered feelings of frustration and anger. You are blown … Read more

Living a Peaceful Life when Life’s not so Peaceful

So, lately my personal life has not been what most people would consider peaceful. Do you ever feel that way? Let me explain a bit. I was deeply affected by a death of a close family member, then an investment I made wasn’t as lucrative as I was led to believe it would be, then … Read more

Outdoor Serenities for a Peaceful Life

Meditation in the Great Outdoors can be an amazing experience. It’s especially enjoyable in the summer when the weather is warm, the plants and trees are green, and the wildlife is plentiful. Most people think of meditation as something you do seated, on a pillow, with your legs crossed like a pretzel. That is one … Read more

Living an Authentic Life

As you travel through your life, sooner or later a question shows up in your mind that you must answer. You may know the answer right away, but if you’re like most people it’s not all that obvious. You may try to ignore the question, but if you do, it keeps coming back. It’s like … Read more

Sunday Serenities – Living Judgment Free

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