Have you ever watched children learning to swim? One of the first things they’re taught to do is float on their backs. To do so, children are instructed to lay flat on their backs while the instructor supports them. Eventually, the instructor will remove their arms underneath the child’s back while the child remains floating... … Continue reading Trust the Float
These are my thoughts after sitting in quiet meditation. I just allow the words to come without worrying about grammar, technique, or whether or not my words make sense. I've decided to make this a page so that I can easily just add my journal entries without having to repost each time. Click here if … Continue reading My Journal of Free Flow Writing
Tips for Living Bright 5/31: UNPLUG FROM NEGATIVE NOISE Today, I'm going to do something that's not going to come easy . . . your mission for today (should you choice to accept it) is to try this as well . . . I'm purposely going to unplug from social media, the news, and all … Continue reading Unplug from Negative Noise
5/30: GIVING GRIEF ITS SEASON On this Memorial Day and after 12-months involving the passing of so many loved ones (for so many people), I will only recite the words of others. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . . a time to weep and a … Continue reading Giving Grief Its Season
Tips for Living Bright 5/29: REASSESS YOUR THOUGHTS "The heaviest burdens that we carry are the thoughts in our head." I saw that quote yesterday and it struck me hard. Our thoughts carry so much weight. They can help us be happy or they can convince us that we are sad. They can fester and … Continue reading Reassess Your Thoughts
Tips for Living Bright 5/28: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THOSE WHO HAVE YOUR BACK One positive thing that I have gained from this pandemic is the ability to let go of things--worries about what others think of me and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). I've also realized the value of surrounding yourself with a positive network of … Continue reading Surround Yourself With Those Who Have Your Back
Tips for Living Bright 5/27: GIVE HUGS I wrote a post for today, but have decided to save it for another day. In light of this week's events, it just seemed tone-deaf. Instead, I want to write about the importance of hugs. BIG HUGS. TIGHT HUGS. LONG HUGS. Last night something happened that was upsetting. … Continue reading Give Hugs
Tips for Living Bright 5/26: FOCUS ON LOVE [Taken in part from earlier posting; adapted for today.] With this week's horrific event, along with other world events that make us feel as if hate is winning, it is easy to feel angry and out of control. How do we stop these tragedies and what do … Continue reading Focus on Love
Tips for Living Bright 5/25: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVITY Today's posting will be short and sweet--just a simple assessment of your environment. To keep blinders on (which I post about ad nauseam), it is important that we stay fueled with things that will keep us motivated, psyched, and feeling good. What are you listening to? … Continue reading Surround Yourself with Positivity
Tips for Living Bright 5/24: MAKE A CONCERTED EFFORT FOR CHANGE When I started this May Challenge in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I also challenged myself to take my own advice. My goal was to use this exercise as a way to keep my blinders on, stay focused, and ignore any of the … Continue reading Make a Concerted Effort For Change
Tips for Living Bright 5.23: BE FREE OF GUILT Earlier, I wrote about “writing about what you need to hear" and today, that is exactly what I am doing. It’s only Monday and I’m already feeling behind the eight-ball and, therefore, totally guilty. I know that I am not alone. Life can be a tornado. … Continue reading Be Free of Guilt
Tips for Living Bright 5/22: TAKE A 'WHY NOT ME?!' ATTITUDE REPOST: There is a common occurrence that often happens when we set goals. We limit ourselves and set a cap on what we think is possible . . . for ourselves. I mean, it is okay for other people to obtain these goals. Right? … Continue reading Have a ‘Why Not Me?!’ Attitude