exercise

How to Clear Brain Clutter in 20-minutes or Less

March 30, 2011

I awoke irritated and agitated–my brain was cluttered.  I did yoga and meditation which always helps to calm and ground me, but it wasn’t enough.  I remembered a friend’s Facebook status from last night.  She said she was going to take 5 minutes to whine and then on with it.  That made me smile.  So [...]

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Attention to Words

November 23, 2010

Yesterday, I began the challenge to say nothing negative for 21 days with the hope that this will lead to a permanent shift.  The challenge has caused a bit of a buzz (thanks in part to Sean Madden, creator of Mindful Living Guide, for posting my blog in several places), and many have joined me.  [...]

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21-Day Challenge

November 22, 2010

A few days ago, I came across a challenge to speak nothing negative for 21-days.  I don’t remember where I saw this challenge but it impacted me enough to consider trying it.  I decided it would be far more difficult than the 90-day media fast I took this past summer.  Just entertaining such a challenge [...]

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Practicing Gratitude

May 7, 2010

Often, gratitude helps me reframe my thoughts.  It’s been a difficult week in many respects, but I keep coming back to a profound sense of gratitude.  At times, it simply wells up in me.  Other times I have to intentionally call it to mind.  I call this practicing gratitude. Like any other exercise, it takes [...]

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Snowshoeing Adventures

April 7, 2010
dogs playing in snow

One of my favorite activities while living in the north has been snowshoeing.  It is a wonderful way to be outside in nature while staying warm and getting great exercise.  I will miss wandering through the woods with my pups and stumbling upon so many treasures. Below, you can see the imprint of a grouse’s [...]

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