If there is one thing I’ve learned in life, it is that we only ever really directly experience life through the present moment, in the here and now. To feel happy, to be better than before, or to get something done, or to communicate something to a loved one, it’s essential to bring our awareness into the present moment. Because…
In his book Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn says that in the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. Never have I ever realized this more than in January as I caught up with my long-pending to-do list…
I had this post ready to go on the scheduled date, but somehow, things happened and it got delayed. And then, last Monday, I had an unexpected accident. A nasty fall. Bloody knuckles, bruised shins, swellings—I was a mass of pain. My wounds have still not healed. But here I am, looking on the bright side, because soon it will…
Life is short. And I’ve learned, over the decades to focus on treats not tricks. Just as I was writing this post, I was sad to hear about the passing of Sir Sean Connery, the legendary and stylish actor. So sad. Yes, he lived a good life and yet . . . sigh! Only yesterday I was musing over how…
I know I am a week late with the August Gratitude Circle blog hop but there are pretty good reasons why. If there’s one thing I’ve realized yet again, it is that I am stronger than my circumstances. In these already challenging times, it is amusing how life keeps presenting bizarre situations that are seemingly stressful and look impossible –…