Author: andreatatley

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