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

Homemade Appreciation for a More Peaceful Life

Think back to when you were a child in elementary school, and you got to go to art class.  You did “art projects” and sometimes, you even made gifts for holidays.  I remember making cute doily looking picture frames for Mother’s Day and popsicle stick frames for Father’s Day, and getting some goofy looking photo … 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

Superfoods for a Better You

What is a superfood, you ask? According to Health.com, “Though there is no legal or medical definition, superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them are healthier and thinner than … Read more

Five Indicators of a True Friendship

Thank you, W Felderman for filling in the past few days – your posts have been great!  I should be back tomorrow. Five Indicators of a True Friendship You’ve probably realized that friends come and go. In some cases, your interests change as you get older. In other cases, something happens that forces you to … Read more

What Your Dog Wants You to Know About Using Social Media

Thank you again, W. Felderman for another guest post while I’m traveling   What Your Dog Wants You to Know About Using Social Media Social media is a wonderful way to stay in touch with family and friends, but it can have its downside. Numerous studies suggest that overdoing it on Facebook or similar sites … 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

Choose to Have a Great Day

Life is full of surprises. Some are good, and some are not so good.  In an average day, a seemingly endless number of unexpected events can occur that might create stress, worry, or frustration. Instead of letting these negative emotions take over, what if you were to make a conscious decision to have a great … Read more

Calm the Mental Chatter for a Peaceful Life

We all have a constant companion that is never quiet. It’s what some call “monkey brain,” but I’ll refer to it as mental chatter for this post.  It’s always there.  The mental chatter in our heads starts when we wake up and is still going when we go to sleep. It’s even active during our … Read more

Have a Great Day! Here’s How –

“Have a great day!” Have you ever had someone say that to you and you just want to reply with, “Yeah, right” but you smile back with the sincerest smile you can fake, and wish them the same.  I know I used to have days like that.  Not any more, though. I learned a while … Read more