Stay Slow

Stay Slow

by | Apr 12, 2019 | Mindfulness Practices

I have been reading and enjoying Beth Kempton’s book, Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life. I have so many take aways from this book that I plan to start a reading circle to read and discuss it in community.  As my heart opens to receive the...
The Trap of Getting Back to Normal

The Trap of Getting Back to Normal

by | Oct 16, 2018 | Mindfulness Practices

If you’ve been following my journey through breast cancer healing with alternative protocols (no chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation), you know that my life was turned on its head in February of 2017. My life took on new rhythms and new routines. I came home after a...
Think Peace

Think Peace

by | Mar 23, 2018 | Mindfulness Practices

I recently started teaching the Chinese meditative, energetic practice of Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) at the Lake Austin Spa Resort. Each morning before I teach my class, I lead a guided meditation to set the daily intention for the guests that carries them through...
Stress Management or Stress Reduction?

Stress Management or Stress Reduction?

by | Nov 19, 2017 | Mindfulness Practices

Over twelve years ago as a 41-year-old mom with three teenagers, I started reading Dr. Richard A. Swenson’s book, The Overload Syndrome, at the recommendation of Debbie Williamson, the leader of our church’s women’s ministry at the time. I also worked through the...