The first time I tried meditation, I wasn’t impressed. “It’s too hard,” I told my husband. “I’m not sure how this is going to change my life.” It was only upon reading more about it that I realized I was applying my overachieving self to my meditation practice. I was breathing like I was doing […]
Crafting a life you love is deliberate. It means working like an artisan, honing, carving, working, while loving the process and the imperfections. It means saying “yes” to what moves your heart and “no” to shoulds and obligations. It’s about honoring who you truly are and what you love. Here are six ways to craft […]
1. If you’re a leader of an organization, try doing what this CEO does (he writes 7,400 birthday cards a year!). 2. This is my beach-house-by-the-sea dream come true. (Photo by Shinichi Ogawa & Associates via Uncrate.com.) 3. The world needs YOUR light, your kind gesture. 4. It’s been 18 years since I […]
26. Read books that uplift your spirit. Here are some picks. 27. Instead of sending a check, volunteer your time at your favorite charity. 28. Discover your signature scent. 29. Add some greens to your home. 30. Cancel an appointment you’re dragging your feet to. 31. Eat a bowl of comforting soup. 32. Get a […]
1. Speak kindly to you. 2. Use your special china for everyday. 3. Splurge on loose tea leaves and enjoy the ritual of preparing and sipping a cup of tea. 4. Spend an hour in a shop that brings you pleasure—your favorite bookstore, a little craft nook, a luxurious boutique, an art gallery. 5. Take […]
I’ve decided to adopt the theme NOURISH for July. It’s a wonderful word that encompasses the idea of gentle care, being filled with good things and giving love. One of my favorite nourishing activities is knitting. I first learned during a breakup with a boyfriend. I read an article in Real Simple magazine about a […]
