Over the past week, I've been appreciating and pondering these words from the recent Heart's Path Explorer Interview: One thing that I think is important is to try and discern the difference between fear and your heart. —Scott Miller We'll get to discernment in a future post. First of all,... Read more →

How we approach tasks and activities is how we fill our days—how we spend our energy, our time, our money, and how we live our lives. And it comes down to choices. How do you choose to live your life? Are you happy with how you're choosing to spend your limited energy, time and money? Read more →

Experiencing a metta, or loving-kindness, meditation for the first time recently impacted me profoundly, and I'm continuing to explore ways of bringing the meditation's compassion and peace into my daily life. Have you experienced loving-kindness? What are your suggestions for practicing loving-kindness outside of meditation? Read more →

A refrain I hear over and over again from others and from myself has to do with needing permission to focus on ourselves. You have permission. What will you do to care for your Self? Read more →

During times of transition, making a point to notice my breath can help me recognize and acknowledge changes. One afternoon I captured a video of my peaceful surroundings near a northern Minnesota lake. Watching this video at home can help me let go of my body's tension and focus more clearly on the now. I hope you can experience a similar letting go as you enjoy this 3-minute recording. Read more →