I began meditating at a time of great tumult in my life. From what I have read, painful moments have been a catalyst for many a meditator! It has been nearly three years now--and most days, I meditate ten minutes every morning.

I have tried something new with our breakfast ritual recently. A capsule breakfast menu. You know how much I enjoy my capsule wardrobe! Yes! Well, I thought the same benefits might apply to meal planning and our breakfast meal.

The leaves have begun to turn color in the nearby canyon. I have always loved how nature has a sense of flare.

I love the idea of living in the moment. I do. Still, a little planning can go a long way. Especially when it comes to savoring the few short months of the autumn season.

As parents, we are the container that shows up to hold it all. Whatever the emotion or mood may be.

One of the first shifts that often occurs in life transitions but that is especially relevant to a religious one -- is the turn from looking outside of ourselves to find answers -- toward trying to discern how we feel, what we value, or what we need from the inside out.

One routine that is officially in place is my workout routine. Moving my body is an aspect of my life that is always worth the time I give it. Period.

I must say that sharing my poetry makes me feel a bit vulnerable. I am not really a poet. Amidst the loss of my father though, I found that I just had to write some of my feelings down.

As a follow up to my last post, I thought it would be empowering to look at the five winning strategies mentioned in Terrence Real's book, The New Rules of Marriage.

I read a book recently called The New Rules of Marriage by Terrence Real. Terrence Real is a family therapist and the author of various books on relationships.

Greetings to you on this fine Friday! Why the stop sign you might ask? It isn't particularly beautiful, I know. But it is fitting! Have you had times in your life when experiences rise up and make you literally stop in your tracks in order to pay closer attention?

The "busy" happens to all of us. As deliberate as I try to be--life can snowball into "overwhelm" without a great deal of effort. It happens. But as my fatigue builds or my anxiety mounts with the increasing demands of my life, I have found a few strategies that help to bring me back down again.

How are you feeling this Friday morning? I always find that the month of May moves quickly. Do you? I am not going to lie to you all. I am feeling a bit haggard. At yoga today, I could barely hold my tree. Dear! I just wanted a cozy blanket and a one way ticket to Shavasana. Thank you very much!

There are times in life when more support is needed. Deaths. Children suffering. Marital strife. Transitions of any kind. Loss abounds. So for these tougher times, I use a meditation taken from a book by Desmond Tutu and his daughter, Mpho Tutu-- called The Book of Forgiving.

Spring continues to show her astounding stuff, wouldn't you agree? Everything is so alive! Here are few things that have been making my life a bit sweeter lately.

After suffering from a severe bout of insomnia for about a year, I got more serious about having a bedtime routine. I actually think of it as the "power down" space in my day. I really look forward to it!

I love how nature bursts forth at this time of year. Color. Color. Everywhere! Just try to ignore it. Amidst all of my studying, I have collected a few musings of goodness. Don't we all need that? Ready?

Congratulations on making it to Friday. Do you have something special planned for the weekend? Or are you happy to put on some comfy clothes and relax a bit? I have been so happy to see blooming things on my runs lately.

“It’s no surprise we fail to tune into our children’s essence. How can we listen to them, when so many of us barely listen to ourselves? How can we feel their spirit and hear the beat of their heart if we can’t do this in our own life?” Shefali Tsabary

May you surround yourself with those who know and love you best. Good love heals. In the meantime, here are some simple things that have brought me pleasure.