Peace is often misunderstood. Many think of it as a passive, still state—something we desire but rarely attain. And when we do find peace, when we pause to soak in the beauty of the present, guilt creeps in. We wonder if we’re “wasting time.” Have you ever opened your journal and felt guilty for not…
Category: Focus
The Heart of the Holidays: Why Traditions Matter
Every year, when we pull boxes out of the attic and dust off beloved, old decorations, we return to the touchstone of our traditions. We connect with the stories, rituals and memories of what has shaped us into who we are. These holiday delights of pumpkins, turkeys and carols are the anchors to our own…
Coming to My Senses: Using a Journal Practice to Sharpen Focus
In the animated movie, Soul, music teacher, Joe Gardner, is experiencing life after death without the benefit of a body. He recalls “The joys of life like…Pizza!” Then realizes that without his sensory body (his ability to see, taste, smell, hear, feel) he is unable to enjoy life as before. He’s just a numb bystander…