Have you sat quietly with yourself today? What did you hear?
One of my favorite ways to do this is to take a walk by myself. This reminds me that I should find time to do that.… Continue reading
Mind
Thought for the Day: Lao Tzu
Thought for the Day: Tolle
Thought for the Day: Hanh
Thought for the Day: Salzberg
Today, let’s slow down and pay attention.… Continue reading
Gender Stereotyping in Boys Clothing
My boys wear used clothing almost exclusively. I haven’t bought them any new outfits; the only new items I’ve bought are underwear, socks, and shoes. Everything else they wear now or have worn is either used or has been a gift. We’ve been fortunate enough to receive a great many clothes as hand-me-downs from family and friends. My boys have also received, especially when they were babies, gifts of new clothes.… Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Thorp
“Cooking gives you the opportunity to meet the things you eat. You can touch each carrot or olive and get to know its smell and texture.You can feel its weight and notice its color and form. If it is going to become part of you, it seems worthy, at least, of acknowledgment, respect, and thanks. It takes much time and care in order for things to grow, and many labors are needed to bring these ingredients to the kitchen.… Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Teresa
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.”
― Mother Teresa… Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Smith
“Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory.”
― Betty Smith, Joy in the Morning… Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Baraz
“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).”
– James Baraz… Continue reading