Are you Reacting or Responding?

Reacting and responding might appear to be synonymous, but that’s not the case. Reacting suggests a lack of thought and consideration. It’s emotional and impulsive. Responding is addressing the situation thoughtfully with consideration. It’s intelligent and keeps the consequences in mind. How many challenges have you created in your life by reacting instead of responding? … Read more

Self Care is Important – Even on the Busy Days

We all know that self care is very important. I like the saying, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” If you don’t refill your cup, and you just keep going because it’s busy, it is eventually going to get empty and you will be no good to yourself or to anyone else you are … Read more

You Already Have It

There‘s so much emphasis on getting ahead, being successful and striving for change in today’s world. Listening to this message can really disrupt a peaceful life, and make it difficult to remember that you already have so much for which to be grateful. The constant pushing to change your circumstances so you can meet those … Read more

Live a Peaceful Life while Everyone Else is Losing Their Mind

Have you ever noticed that some people stay calm under pressure much better than others? No matter what seems to be happening, they are always in a state of peace. Nothing really ruffles their feathers. Does that describe you? If not, no worries. Read on for some techniques to help you get there. Everyone has … Read more

Stress Resistance for a Peaceful Life

When you hear the word stress, what do you think?  Many people think about stress as something they just have to deal with.  They understand it may interfere with their peace, but they are resigned that life is just that way.  Stress happens. Here’s a question to think about for a moment:  Do you think of stress as a … Read more

Being Present for a More Peaceful Life

You may have already heard about the many benefits of present moment thinking. When you live in the present, the many stressors of the mind do not bother you. You aren’t thinking about tomorrow or yesterday – just now, and this helps with a more peaceful life in the long run. If you’ve ever tried … 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

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

Focus – Sunday Serenities Affirmations

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

Finding Calm Amidst Your Chaos

It seems like most everyone has a chaotic life anymore. Even on the weekends, people are trying to make up for things they couldn’t get done during the week, or packing in as much “recreation” as they can. Life hardly seems very calm, let alone peaceful. If you want to have a peaceful life, you … Read more