Friluftsliv: Benefits of Open-Air Living

It’s 7:00 a.m. on a cold, dreary day. Going outside is the last thing you want to do. You’d rather spend your day inside curled up in a warm blanket. We’re meant to

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Projecting in the Now

Living in the now is essential to mindfulness. It’s naturally a stress-reducer that helps you navigate through your days. However, as practical as we are, we acknowledge that a bit of planning

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The Calm in the Storm

What a year and it’s just August. We have heard the phrase new normal so much. SO MUCH. We all want to return to our versions of normal but if we’re being

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MindFULLness

Mindfulness, while life-changing, gets a lot of wordplay. Do we truly grasp the depth of its meaning? You may feel like you grasp the concept but there’s a longing for

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Awareness; The Power Within

Just be aware. Got it? Practice awareness! Ehhh. The idea of journeying this life with awareness isn’t as simple as saying, “just do it!” We tend to rely on

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Surrendering Control

How are you? No, really. How are you? I write this with the most heartfelt concern. With the world in a somewhat inverted state, emotions are running high and

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Meditations

Meditation is a mind-body practice that has been clinically proven to reduce stress and support brain health. There are several types of meditation. CONCENTRATIVE MEDITATION This first meditation

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This One Resolution

Resolutions. This word can evoke a mixed bag of emotions from excitement and hope to anxiety and stress. Ultimately, resolutions create a beautiful change in our lives. When

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The Present

The lights are gleaming. The music is playing. The food is baking. It’s wonderful to soak in all the wonder and beauty of this holiday season. It’s also

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Really? Happy Holidays?

As the cooler weather unpacks its bags and makes its home in our lives for the coming months, this can bring about emotional baggage. This season can be

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