We all do it.  Every December, post-holiday indulging, we set goals.  Next year I will lose weight, be less judgmental, fill in the blank.  And we think to ourselves, “somehow, this year will be different.” While goals are important, we have to remember that they are the end result and the most meaningful moment is […]

You must learn to master a new way to think before you can master a new way to beAs you prepare to ring in a new year, this quote speaks of the power of our thoughts. Your thoughts determine your quality of life. Living with mindful, optimistic, intentional thoughts generate a zest for life. If […]

As we sit upon the eve of the holidays we are most likely finishing up our; gift wrapping, food prepping, and car filling. When the day is over, presents are unwrapped and the food is ate we bask in the air of love and happiness. Instead of thanking that special someone for the amazing gift […]

Ho! HO! Ho! He! He He! Ahhhhhhhhhrgh! Ah, the Holidays! Shopping for just the right gift, kids out of school – excited and antsy, cooking traditional favorites and new dishes for varied guests, hanging lights, decorating and cleaning house, rushing from work to the next activity, memories and new experiences, and time with family and […]

How often are we not listening?  It’s easy to ignore the information and gifts our senses pick up because we tend to constantly be on our way to somewhere else.  We miss what is around us in the present moment. The Christmas song “Do You Hear What I Hear?” begins with a message that is carried […]

The simplicity of this quote speaks volumes to the busy mind. As we get caught up in the ‘hustle and bustle’ of the holiday season we do but the opposite of less. In the midst of being busy and getting everything done just in time we breeze through the days and the weeks, and the […]