Often we wonder how we can engage in creative activities if we are not talented and we worry that we can’t draw/paint/etc. Creative activities such as visual arts do not need to be techniques based. It can be about exploring and just enjoying connecting with your creative soul again.
Read moreGiving Affirmations a Chance
If you hate the thought of saying an affirmation to yourself each day or just never thought it was something that you would do, you may want to give affirmations a chance and reap the benefits they can bring. An affirmation, or a positive short phrase or sentence that we say to ourselves and then repeat throughout the day as needed, is reassuring. It provides reassurance to us that we have some control over our realities and that by repeating the affirmation, we can affect a very real outcome.
Read moreSpring Renewal and Spiritual Transformation – Taking Care of our Goddess Selves
Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation for all of earth. We can help the process along by taking some simple actions...
Read moreOvercoming Fear of Failure
Instead of being afraid of failing we should ask ourselves what we can learn and how we can serve.
Read morePets and Mindfulness
The link between pets and mindfulness has been observed through the years by many. Pet owners see that their pets live in the moment and it draws us in to do the same...
Read moreWe Are One
Feeling connected to the earth and nature benefits our health in many ways including a sense of peace and calm, stress management, and better sleep. It helps us to clear our minds which makes us more productive ...
Read moreI am Grateful
At this time of year many of us think about the things that we have to be grateful for as part of giving thanks. Feeling and expressing gratitude has health benefits both physical and psychological, not to mention spiritual...
Read moreWhen You Can't Sit Still to Meditate...
When I am asked: What do I do when I want to meditate but I can’t sit still with (or without) my thoughts for more than a few minutes?
My answer is: Fine! Begin where you are with what you have. That holds true for many things in life and is ...
Read moreWalking a Labyrinth
Walking a labyrinth is an ancient meditative practice which is believed to have the ability to bring about personal and spiritual transformation, a sense of calm and balance, and to increase one’s feeling of well-being...
Read moreCan I make art and meditate at the same time? Yes!
When it comes to the question “Can I make art and meditate at the same time?” the answer is “Yes you can!” Art can be meditation in motion just as walking meditations are. There is a long ancient history of art and meditation. Throughout the ages art has been made while chanting, or repeating mantras, or meditating with breathing exercises. Try it!
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