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“The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person joy.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh [caption id="attachment_1483" align="alignleft" width="201"] A moment of joy can awaken compassion[/caption] One word, one action, one thought can bring us into direct...[ read more ]

“The cry we hear from deep in our hearts, says Thich Nhat Hanh, comes from the wounded child within. Healing this inner child’s pain will transform negative emotions.” Compassion can help us heal emotional pain… Meeting emotional pain with compassion heals. However, it isn't our first response. When emotional pain arises, we usually try to avoid it, distract ourselves or soothe...[ read more ]

As I step outside, I notice the sky is dark and clouds blanket the sky. Breathing in I can smell the scent of rain is on the way. Walking along the path, I feel a light drizzle begin to fall. The raindrops lightly fall against my skin and I pause to feel this vibrant connection to life. I close my...[ read more ]

     How are you today? How is the breath, body and heart? Take a moment to pause and really connect with what's happening in this moment. What are you paying attention to? Is it thoughts, an ache in the body or an emotion?      These inquiries help us to stay connected with the life around and within us. We so...[ read more ]

Mindlessness vs. Mindfulness Living mindlessly... we live in the world of thoughts and stories... The world of right/wrong should/shouldn't Blind to how this black and white way of thinking loses sight of life... Life isn't lived in the world of black/white or right/wrong it's lived in the grey area... Living mindfully.. awake and aware of aliveness, sensation, emotion and connection......[ read more ]

Our daily lives are often busy and sometimes busy can become overwhelming. When we're overwhelmed we can become irritable, tired, stressed and easily triggered/reactive. If we move through life as if it's a  marathon we lose our connection to the things that can help us stay in balance, feel energized and relaxed. I really believe that life is about balance....[ read more ]

In life... In life there is pain, joy, wonder and peace We know pain, joy is fleeting, wonder turns to doubt... Where there is conflict there is war Where there is war there is the possibility of peace... In life there is pain, joy, wonder and peace We know joy, pain is fleeting, doubt can turn to wonder Where there...[ read more ]

We tend to spend so much time in our heads/thoughts that life happens and we aren't really present. This is especially true when we become obsessed with a thought and it consumes us to the point that we all our interactions revolve around it. Obsessive thinking can also stir up feelings such as fear, anger, resentment and when this happens...[ read more ]

"Creativity is oxygen for our souls." Julia Cameron Everyone is born with a creative side. Whether it's cooking, drawing, singing, decorating or gardening we all have the ability to tap into our creative self. Tapping into this part helps us connect with our ability to be playful, joyful, loving and passionate. We free our energy and shift from worrying/ruminating about...[ read more ]

Life is a combination of wonderful and painful experiences. Sometimes we forget this especially when our life isn't going according to plan, or we're  face a crisis. When this happens our a tendency to react. Sometimes our reaction is visible, as when we get angry, vent, yell, cry or in some way vent our frustration. Other times our reactions are...[ read more ]