Anger. Fear. Turn on the TV, open your social media accounts. There it is, like a siren call. Daily headlines advise readers: “Don’t stop being angry!” or “If you aren’t afraid, you should be!” If the last year has not been unsettling enough, we are now confronted with political actions that up until now have … Continue reading When Anger and Fear are Not Enough
Soak in the joy. Some days I find this a difficult concept. In the recent political season where the cry has been: Be Afraid, fear has been used as a rallying mantra on all sides. Political smears stick with us even in the midst of truth. The avenues are different, but the destination … Continue reading Soak in the Joy
Today is a day of celebration for some and for others, a day of haunting foreboding. Whichever place your beliefs take you, there is no doubt that we live in a divided nation. Division and disagreement can easily impact our health. It can raise our stress level, activating the amygdala (from where reactions are initiated) … Continue reading Finding gratefulness
“Technology tells us who we are. Let you tell you who you are.” Chocolate hearts arrived on the store shelves January 2nd, Easter bunnies rest on back room pallets awaiting their turn. Sandwiched in between the turkeys and santas of 2016 and the hearts and bunnies of 2017, we find a tiny little … Continue reading The Quiet of Epiphany
I invite you to sit down, take a deep breath and exhale today's stress. As you inhale, breath in this beautiful blessing. A Blessing by John O’Donohue (1956-2008) May the light of your soul guide you May the light of your soul bless the work you do with the secret love and warmth of your … Continue reading A blessing to carry with you today
December 31, 2016 The End or the Beginning - 2016 morphs to 2017 On Dec. 31, 2011 I wrote how delightful the year had been; how I was looking forward to what 2012 would bring. As I considered all the items which made the year “great,” there was nothing “super eventful” on my list. Yes, … Continue reading The End of the Beginning
Meditation. Before you think, “forget it, I don’t meditate” and delete this, read on. Meditation can be sitting cross-legged in a yoga pose with incense burning. However it does not have to look like this. Instead it could be: ~The intention you have as you walk in the woods and breathe fresh air, ~The … Continue reading Meditation
On the way up north for a restorative weekend, we planned our half-way point as the Burnett Dairy Cooperative. It is perhaps the biggest cheese shop I have ever seen; a wall of Gouda, Monterey Jack, Cheddar and tooth-picked samples every 5 feet to tempt the taste buds and pocketbook. Looking forward to a reprieve from the … Continue reading Stop, Look, Listen
For Those Who Are Exhausted. Some of you know that John O'donahue is my favorite poet philosopher. This came across my screen this morning, and it felt as if it should be this week's revitalizing moment. This is excellent restorative advice. Take a minute to read and soak in the words. In fact, I invite you to … Continue reading For Those Who Are Exhausted
I don't know about you, when I get busy, stressed, the phrases I use to describe myself aren't always the most helpful. In fact, they often add to my pain, instead of decrease it. "Get it together." "Why are you feeling so stressed?" "It isn't your mom/dad/spouse/child laying in that bed!" "Why … Continue reading Empathy and Self Talk
Andrea Tatley 