March 14, 2023 Spring may be my favorite season. There are things I enjoy about each temperature change and the varied foliage and activities that come with each of the seasons in Virginia, but there is something magical about the longer hours of daylight and the new growth that awakens each Spring. Part of meContinue reading “Spring may be my favorite season.”
Tag Archives: Mindfulness
Mindful Walk in the Park
February 22, 2023 This afternoon I took a mindful walk around the lake at a park near my school. It was an unusually warm February day and I wanted a bit of exercise, but quickly my focus shifted to the sounds and smells around me. It was blustery so there was a gentle whooshing soundContinue reading “Mindful Walk in the Park”
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
October 16, 2022 Fall is not my favorite season. Perhaps it is inappropriate to admit that, especially as a life-long educator, but once the initial thrill of new notebooks and pens wears off, I start to notice that the days are waning and that it is trickier for me to fit in my walks afterContinue reading “Can I handle the seasons of my life?”
My Recent Yoga Journey
September 26, 2022 For the past 6 to 7 months, I have primarily been practicing yoga alone. I completed my 200-hour teacher training in early February and thought I might take on teaching a weekly yoga class with some of the friends and family who volunteered to participate in my practicum teaching. My primary student,Continue reading “My Recent Yoga Journey”
Personal Yoga Studio
August 19, 2022 Last weekend my oldest son, Alex, fledged into the world, taking with him his furniture, clothes, tools, and other possessions to a lovely apartment about 5 miles away from our home. This time, I expect he will succeed in making his own nest. He has a clear head, a great career path,Continue reading “Personal Yoga Studio”
Walking Meditation
August 6, 2022 We walk slowly, in a relaxed way, keeping a light smile on our lips. When we practice this way, we feel deeply at ease, and our steps are those of the most secure person on Earth. All our sorrows and anxieties drop away, and peace and joy fill our hearts, anyone canContinue reading “Walking Meditation”
Gratitude
July 28, 2022 Today I will appreciate the many gifts I have been given. –Courage to Change So why exactly is gratitude important? Gratitude is the feeling of thankfulness that arises when you take time to notice the many gifts you have in your life. There is a lot of psychology to back up incorporatingContinue reading “Gratitude”
Where the Ocean Meets the Sky
July 14, 2022 My mother calls them thin places. My friend Susan talks about a yearning for wide-open spaces where you can see the sky in 360 degrees like she has been able to in Iceland. For me, any time I am in a place where the ocean meets the sky at the horizon, IContinue reading “Where the Ocean Meets the Sky”
Mindful Musings 