what2considerWith so many fitness trends competing for attention, it’s easy to forget that one of the most effective forms of exercise is also the simplest: walking. No fancy equipment, no steep learning curve – just movement. Yet the benefits of walking reach far beyond what most people expect. And what’s really great about it is …
Read moreI thought autumn would be a perfect season for this theme, because we naturally want to slow down in autumn, and we feel the need to slow down. We actually talked about this in the recent post about autumn. We live in a world that glorifies doing.More goals, more plans, more checkboxes ticked before the …
Read moreWhen I first heard of meditation, it sounded impossible to me. How do I clear my mind of everything? I have to think of something; I cannot just go blank. But now that I understand it’s not about clearing your mind but being mindful, it makes much more sense. Meditation is a great way for …
Read moreI love this season. I love everything about it. The fiery red and the calming yellow in trees, the leaves covering sidewalks, the wind that carries them around, even the rain, and the serenity it brings. It won’t be long before we see the first change in colors.This is a changing season. Unlike spring, when …
Read moreLet’s hold on to spring topics for a while more, after all, spring is at its best as we speak. 🙂 Not everyone likes it and now everyone has the means to do it, but those of us who do and enjoy it, gardening is a big part of spring. One of the best parts …
Read moreYou’ve probably heard of mindfulness. It’s been talked about a lot lately. But if you haven’t heard of it or don’t know what it means, let’s clarify. Simply put, to be mindful is to be present. Present in the moment. No matter what you’re doing, you need to be aware of it.Sounds simple, right? So, …
Read moreSpring is here! 🙂 And spring brings a lot of… well, everything. 🙂Nature wakes from its deep winter sleep; some animals do too, and so do we. The thing about spring is that even though it symbolizes awakening and new beginnings, even though the weather becomes warmer, and the sun brings us joy, even though …
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