Peace Is Its Own Reward
Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.
~ William Hazlitt ~
Late in 2009, I was in transition and at the beginning stages of quite a few different things … living in a brand-new area, becoming a single homeschooling mom, starting a new business, and settling into the role of my mother’s caregiver. Continue reading “Word of the Year 2019: Grace”
Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you’ve never been hurt and live like its heaven on Earth.
~ Mark Twain ~
I do believe the topic of laughter, song, and dance is so appropriate to end this ten-part wholehearted living series, especially after all the preceding hard-hitting reminders about authenticity, intuition and resilient spirit. This guidepost’s power brings together the nine before it and with practice makes them completely doable. Continue reading “Cultivating Laughter, Song and Dance, Letting Go of Being Cool and “Always in Control””
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.
~ Jon Kabat-Zinn ~
“Calm down.”… “Sit still.” Who hasn’t heard those words as a child or said them to their children. I realize now there were times when I said this to my daughter, it was because I was feeling anxious and wanted to control my surroundings.
During times of anxiety, creating a peaceful external atmosphere helps; however, developing and cultivating calm and stillness as an inward practice is key. Continue reading “Cultivating Calm and Stillness, Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle”