On Meditation

On Meditation

I recently got back to a regular meditation routine again. I have often fallen out of practice with meditating. As with many things, I didn’t intend to stop, nor did I even realize I had stopped until one day it was just no longer in my routine. If this has happened...
Shaking the Uncertainty

Shaking the Uncertainty

“I don’t know how to shake off the uncertainty.” A friend of mine is concerned about something outside of her control, and that is what she said to me today. My response to her: continually bring yourself into the present moment. When you catch yourself thinking...
What Others Say Is About Them, Not You

What Others Say Is About Them, Not You

(Originally posted March 15, 2019) What people say about you is a reflection of them, not you.  Most of us have probably heard that saying before, and typically think of it in relation to a negative interaction.  Negative comments said by others can sometimes result...
Fall In Love With Your Fears – Kyle Cease

Fall In Love With Your Fears – Kyle Cease

(Originally posted Oct 9, 2018) I love this guy’s perspective – Kyle Cease (picture above taken from his Facebook page).  I find his ideas super inspiring and motivating.  I’m in the middle of his book, I Hope I Screw This Up, which is great, and I...
Did I Say The Right Thing?

Did I Say The Right Thing?

(Originally posted Oct 8, 2018) I used to spend a lot of time worrying: was I doing the right thing in that moment, or what should I do or say next so that others would think I was acceptable.  I overanalyzed every situation, and agonized over how I thought I appeared...