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Benefits of Mastering Mindfulness
Mindfulness goes beyond just ourselves. Once we master mindfulness, we can extend this practice to all areas of our lives in helping others and the world around us. What is something we can do differently in our personal relationships? How can we make different choices that will impact our environment for the better? Being mindful […]
Be a Freecycler
For me, the coolest of the online free resource sites is Freecycle (freecycle.org). The Freecycle Network initiation started in Tucson in 2003, when Deron Beal sent out the first email to 30 or so friends and local nonprofits letting them know about the items he had to give away.
Sowing Seeds of Positive Change In Your Life
Nature is the ultimate creator. At a nearby gardening store or hardware store, get an assortment of seed packets to plant newness into your life. If your thumb is not the greenest, try nasturtiums which are extremely hardy, grow quickly, and spread, beautifying any area. They re-seed themselves, which is a lovely bonus. Light the […]
Daily Morning Intention
“I intend today’s writing to flow easily, to be filled with inspiration that helps people and fills their hearts with happiness.” Now set your own intention!
Connection Is Our Legacy
There is comfort and strength in finding community throughout all walks of life. The act of reaching out and communicating through our grief, our fears, and our happiness is fundamental to our existence. Finding these connections can be life saving and expand our understanding of the human experience. Empathy is found often when we can […]
Reimagine and Reuse Every Chance You Get
In addition to recycling, you should also strive to reuse. When wrapping presents, use old maps or even newspapers-or open up a paper grocery bag, flip it over, and have your kids customize the paper with their artwork. You can also keep and reuse gift bags and tissue paper you were once given. This will […]
Author News
Your Story is Your Strategy
If you’re subscribed to both this and the Awesome Latinas Substack, you already know: Tuesday was pub day. My co-author Mirtle and I are still processing it, honestly. Two years, one pregnancy, and approximately one million late nights went into that book. And last night we were finally able to celebrate here in Portland at […]
The Emotionally Porous Caregiver: The Empath with Dr. John Duffy
Have you ever heard of an empath? You know, these select people who apparently feel the feelings of others, can even predict them, just as deeply as they themselves do, if not more so? This term started sneaking its way into my vernacular a couple of decades ago, and always felt kind of like psycho-babbly, […]
Writing Your Grief by Emily Thiroux Threatt
Whenever I watch a movie or read a book, it seems like one of the themes is grief. We all deal with loss at times throughout our lives, so having grief show up in books and movies is logical. Since dealing with and teaching about grief is a major part of my life, it’s also […]
Author Lynda Monk on the Maritime Noon Podcast
On the phone-in: We speak with Lynda Monk who’s co-editor of the book “The Great Book of Journaling: How journal writing can support a life of wellness, creativity, meaning and purpose”. And off the top of the show, we hear from a farmer in central New Brunswick who’s concerned about the ongoing dry conditions. Lynda […]
Author Interviews
Exploring Citizenship Through Art and Family Stories: Author Interview with Edward Dennis, Creator of The Boy from Mexico Becomes a U.S. Citizen
Author Interview with Edward Dennis, Creator of The Boy from Mexico Becomes a U.S. Citizen.
Over 2 million readers have benefited from Sue Patton Thoele’s wisdom. It’s time to try it for yourself
Sue Patton Thoele is the author of numerous books, including The Courage to Be Yourself, Strength: Meditations for Wisdom, Balance, & Power, The Courage to Be a Stepmom, and The Woman’s Book of Courage.
Author and mental health counselor Julianna J. Bruno offers reasons to live
Juliana J. Bruno is a transformational coach, administrative executive, meditation teacher, and author.