Your tools for a more peaceful life
Many people ask me how I stay peaceful. We talk about a lot of the tools in my toolbox – yoga, essential oils, the emotion code and body code, aromatherapy, reflexology – and many others. These same people read all the latest books on mindfulness and finding inner peace. They’ve even studied the masters and … Read more
A peaceful life is a happy life, right? So does that mean all I need to do is to find the secret to being happy? Let’s think about that for a bit. If I want to be happy, I’ll just buy something new Many people feel like you can buy your way to happy. Well … Read more
Do you ever talk to yourself? I know I do. How does it sound? Is it loving, kind, and uplifting – or is it harsh, critical, and condescending. Be careful what you tell yourself. You’ll see why in a bit First thing to remember – we become what we think. We attract te things that … Read more
Many people think if they can be perfect, then they can be perfectly happy. However, the battle between perfection and happiness can really wreak havoc – especially if you want to live a more peaceful life. Perfectionists refuse to accept any results short of perfection. The urge to be perfect can be a real challenge. … Read more
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
Yesterday I shared with you all about thanksgiving in all we do – a very helpful tool for a more peaceful life. My personal feeling is that you can never have enough gratitude. To help reinforce the idea, today I want to share a cute little fable I found called The Garden Vine – a … Read more
Don’t you just love Thanksgiving Day? The parades, the football, the food – and all the fun and memories that go with it? Oh, and the best part – the very real reminder to take time to be thankful! Why wait until Thanksgiving, though, to express your gratitude? You have the luxury of living your … Read more
We’re all looking for ways to rid ourselves of excess weight and build a little muscle. It’s good for your health and it looks and feels great. It also leads to a more peaceful life because you feel better not only physically, but you also feel better about yourself mind, body, and spirit. One of … Read more
We hear a lot about mindfulness, meditation, being present, and many other calming techniques on our search for peaceful life tools. Today we are going to look at mindfulness, specifically as it applies to your health. The term “mindfulness” was defined by Jon Kabat-Zinn as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck? What I mean is, like, stuck in a rut? It may seem like no matter what you try, things just keep on being the same day after day. Nothing ever really changes. It feels like it never will. It’s Definitely not very conducive to a peaceful lifestyle. Don’t … Read more