Your tools for a more peaceful life
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
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
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
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
Today I want to share some of my most effective tools for a peaceful life by giving you my A to Z list. Once you’ve reviewed my list, I challenge you to make one of your own. A – Affirm – this applies to yourself and others. The Oxford dictionary has two definitions for the … Read more
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
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
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
Have you ever heard anyone say, “I think it’s time for an attitude adjustment” to someone, or about themselves? It may have even been about you! You’re attitude affects you and everyone around you. Here’s a tough question – Is that a good thing? Do you feel like your life could be happier? If so, … Read more