“No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.”
-Frederick William Faber
While my life is generally filled with the kindness of others, for the last few weeks it has felt especially so (see HERE).… Continue reading
Just over three weeks ago, I passed out and hit my head very hard as I came down. The result was a severe concussion.
I’ve spent the better part of three weeks healing from this head injury, and while things are still not quite right, I’m definitely feeling much better than I was.
Here are 7 things that have helped tremendously as I’ve been recovering from a concussion:
Just over two weeks ago I fainted and hit my head. Hard. This resulted in a serious concussion (along with a ton of medical tests to try to figure out why it happened – but more on that another time).
I’ve spent the better part of these two weeks with a pounding headache and doing my best to rest in order to support my body in its recovery.… Continue reading
Do my choices bring happiness to myself?
Do they bring happiness to others?
Do my choices alleviate suffering for myself?
Do they alleviate suffering for others?
Everyday we’re faced with a myriad of choices. These seem like good metrics with which to consider our options. They seem like particularly good criteria to use for assessing our reaction to something or to someone.… Continue reading
May health and happiness be with you during the Year of the Monkey.
Xin Nian Kuai Le!… Continue reading
What is freezer cooking? you might ask. Freezer cooking, also sometimes called batch cooking, is making meals in advance and then freezing them so they can be defrosted and cooked at a later time.
For instance, if you’re making a batch of Bean-Free Beef and Vegetable Chili (recipe HERE), why not make a large batch and freeze half of it for later.… Continue reading
Each week I take my boys to story time at our local library. And every week at story time, I see lots of caregivers drinking their beverage of choice in a disposable cup from a local coffee shop.
Not only is this very expensive, but it’s also tough on the environment. I don’t know the exact price of a to-go coffee at a coffee shop as I haven’t been in one for years, but I’m certain it’s more than I spend at home for my organic, fair-trade beverage of choice.… Continue reading
So often we rush through tasks and in our haste to simply get all of our commitments or obligations off of our to-do list we fail to see what is lovely and good in them. We can often find that sense of wonder or calm in the everyday simply by slowing down whatever we’re doing.
Instead of rushing through the dishes, take the time to feel the warm, soapy water on your hands.… Continue reading
When you’re running late or barely on time, every little hiccup feels stressful. The fact that your child wants you to help him with his shoes, the need to run back upstairs to grab your reusable shopping bags, or having to slow down on the road due to road construction or a biker taking his time riding down the hill can all feel frustrating.… Continue reading
I came across this quote today and it rang true with me. The most interesting people I know are those who are curious. Curious people are always exploring new ideas, learning new things, and discovering new facets of the world around them.
I watch the natural curiosity innate in my two boys, and I love that I have the opportunity to learn and explore and grow with them.… Continue reading