Tag Archives: mindfulness

What’s The Perfect Age?

What age do parents have in mind as they groom their kids for success? What age do kids have in mind as they imagine growing up? What age do older adults have in mind as they try to look and act younger? Continue reading

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You’re Having A Perfect Day

Why is this a perfect day? Continue reading

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Googling Gooey Butter

Does the net affect our memories? Yes, but maybe not the way we think it does. Continue reading

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The Antidote Is Awe

Handy stress relief method. Continue reading

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Eat Your Dandelions

Eat dandelions to celebrate spring. These health-giving plants are tasty and eating them is fun. Continue reading

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Let The Youngest Teach You Mindfulness

Children show us how to slow down and be aware of the present moment, we if let them. Continue reading

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How To Time Travel

You can time travel too. Really. Continue reading

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Meaning of Life According To A Laundry Wench

Laundry mindfulness. It’s possible. Continue reading

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Save Moments In A Memory Jar

Start a new memory tradition with a Memory Jar, Memory Chest, or Memory Log Book. Continue reading

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Don’t Say It, Draw It

Drawing pulls us out of our habitual patterns of thinking. Like a form of meditation, it takes us to a place in ourselves that is deeper. How can you add some non-threatening sketch time to your life? Continue reading

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