Meditation is practiced by millions of people around the world every day. Perhaps, because it spans so many cultures and generations, it is misunderstood by many people. There are books upon books, and programs that teach how to meditate; each one being a little bit different than the next. These books are usually found in…
Other than a couple of days of really nice weather, there was really nothing remarkable about this last week. I have been working on building my calendar, and plugging away at my aromatherapy certification. For once, I had a week that was uneventful. Thursday, I attended a National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) chapter meeting…
This past week has turned into a rather unintentional series of events that will set the stage for the entire year. I am fully aware that there are amazing opportunities that lie ahead, awaiting me to discover them. It is my responsibility to go after them. In setting out to be more purposeful with all…
This year has finished up well. I really do feel that way. Although I have not accomplished everything that I set out to accomplish, I have done some great things; and I have grown a lot. The thing about life is that you are either progressing or falling behind. There really is no such thing…
Who could have foreseen that my stepson and his wife would be trying to move all their household belongings across the state on Christmas Eve? Tentative plans have changed so much that I was dizzy trying to keep up. If it weren’t for the fact that my daughter-in-law starts her new job on Tuesday, things…
It seems almost ironic that the last 5 weeks of the year cause enough guilt to fuel New Year’s resolutions that seem more like punishment than an honest attempt to live healthier. Why does such festivity result in feelings of failure, self-loathing, and a belief that healthy living is the end of all enjoyment of…
Five and a half years ago, I married the man of my dreams. Like me, he had a child living at home. His son was a couple of years older than my daughter, and had already started college. Of course, it took some time for us to get to know each other, and I admit…
This past Sunday, we made the decision to get our Christmas tree. We like to get a real tree from the farmer’s market. We have been getting our tree there for the last several years; they are just the nicest trees we have found anywhere. We have a small space to put the tree, so…
At times, life is stressful. There are always things that happen in a way that we don’t expect. It’s kind of funny that when an unexpected good thing happens we are happy– carefree even. But when that unexpected thing is bad, the stress immediately begins. This time of year, especially, there can be a lot…
I started preparing for the Thanksgiving Day meal more than a week before Thanksgiving. I created the menu, and started picking up things at the store so that I had plenty of time to make sure I had everything I needed. In the past, I had to send my husband to the store on Thanksgiving…