A warm, genuine smile brings with it the opportunity to communicate with another person, whether we’re greeting a friend or a stranger. When we share a smile, we can express friendliness, kindness, and connection. Our smiles have the potential to make someone’s day better, including our own, as we acknowledge others and let them know … Continue reading Smiling Is the Best Medicine
No matter how busy we are or how full our schedule is, we must make it a priority to take time to rest. We often fill up our days with as much as we can possibly pack in, and at the end of the day we are exhausted and either still have tasks left undone … Continue reading Allowing Tranquility
In Zen Buddhism, shoshin is a word that means beginner's mind. It simply refers to letting go of preconceived notions and certainty by having the mindset of someone who is just beginning to learn about something. As a beginner, we are eager to learn, open to discovering something new, and we question everything because we … Continue reading Beginner’s Mind
When we’re overwhelmed and dealing with challenging times, depression, and feeling like nothing is good, it is especially important to be gentle and compassionate with ourselves, and to not succumb to feelings of despair, fear, and anxiety. I know; easier said than done, right? “No storm, not even the one in your life, can last … Continue reading The Sun Is Always Shining Somewhere
Today, observe your thoughts and actions and notice where you can make improvements. Are you thinking, speaking, and acting in ways that are predominantly positive? Are they in alignment with who you are or aspire to be? Or are you mostly thinking in negative terms, that everything is always a struggle, something good somehow managed … Continue reading One Tiny Shift
A cluttered space leaves us feeling restricted, blocked, and overwhelmed. When we take time to clear out and organize the space, we feel lighter, calmer, and more at ease. "The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment."Marie Kondo This is also true for when we cling … Continue reading Mindful Release
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