When times are tough, the tough get flexible. That’s because flexibility, or the willingness to adapt, is an essential part of being resilient in the face of life’s challenges. Let’s face it – when something happens that isn’t what we want or expect, our natural reaction is to push back. We resist and question why…
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What you need to know about today
Today’s mindfulness moment…. The past and the future both have their place. But there is something uniquely special about today. There is nothing worth more than this day because it is only today’s choices that are within your control. Past choices are over and done. Future choices only exist in our imagination. But today is…
Why you need to make time to take time
As a long time gardener I know that there’s always something to do in the garden. Every season there is a long list of tasks that need attention – from planting in the spring to putting the garden to bed in the fall. In between there is a continuous cycle of watering, weeding and pruning. If…
What to do if you are carrying a burden
Today’s mindfulness moment… Everyone is carrying a burden. That’s the simple truth. Some people face huge challenges. Some people’s troubles are much smaller by comparison. What makes the difference though, is not the relative size of these burdens. It’s how we think about them. If we can maintain a spirit of gratitude, practice self compassion and remember that…
Why you need more than just faith
Today’s mindfulness moment: Sometimes it seems like there is way more bad in the world than good. Violence Hatred Greed Bigotry Disrespect Some days it seems like evil has the upper hand. Maybe that’s not really true. Maybe bad is just getting a lot more air time than good. If we start believing that there…
5 really simple ways to cultivate positivity
Think positive. That’s one of those bumper sticker pieces of advice that sounds simple but feels really challenging to do. Everybody knows that thinking positive is a good thing but given the often negative climate we experience as we go about our day, lots of people seem to have a sense of irritation simmering below…
This is the conversation we all need to start having
I’m somewhat at a loss. I’m not sure if I should write on this subject given the amount of words that have flooded social and print media in the past few days, and yet there is something that is pulling me to say what is on my mind. It’s a challenging conversation that requires…