I love the song Unanswered Prayers by Garth Brooks. I can’t believe it, but the song is more than 25 years old now. I think it’s staying power isn’t just thanks to the way Garth sings it, but really the words he crafted. For those that can’t recall the song, give it a listen. I… Continue reading Unanswered Prayers
Tag: Mindfulness
Enthusiasm
We’ve all had them. Those shock to the system strokes of genius. Those times when ideas start to roll, and creative juices are flowing so freely it’s almost overwhelming. When this happens, we are filled with Enthusiasm. And this is exactly the word Eckhart Tolle uses to describe complete inspirational thinking. It’s also… Continue reading Enthusiasm
Enjoyment
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, re-reading “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle has brought me so many new insights. Towards the end of the book, he introduces the concept of the “Three Modalities of Awakened Doing”. They are acceptance, enjoyment, and enthusiasm. In yesterday’s post I gave my VERY layman’s rundown of acceptance. In… Continue reading Enjoyment
Acceptance
As I mentioned last week, I recently re-read A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. I first read it four years ago and it really shifted the way I view my everyday life. While re-reading it, I was reminded of how much better my life feels when I live in sync with the principles presented in the… Continue reading Acceptance
Taste everything, eat nothing
Who doesn’t love to eat? It seriously brings me so much joy. Food is more than fuel for our bodies. It’s a way we relax and connect with others. But at the same time, so many of us have a hate relationship with food as well. We overeat. A small indulgence becomes a… Continue reading Taste everything, eat nothing
Pigeon Pose for Runners
I firmly believe in the importance of stretching every day. I figure if I expect my body to carry me through the day, I can at least give it 5-10 minutes of love so it can do its job well. Mostly, I stretch for the same reasons most people do- to avoid being sore later.… Continue reading Pigeon Pose for Runners