Category: Mindfulness

To make a New Year’s resolution or not?

Whether to make a New Year’s resolution or not can be a controversial topic. Some people see it as a good opportunity to refocus, recommit, or move in a completely new direction to make a fresh start. Others feel like resolutions are lame, pointless, and most are generally abandoned by February.   I fall into… Continue reading To make a New Year’s resolution or not?

Sheet-caking

If you saw the recent “Saturday Night Live Weekend Update” special episode last week, you already know what it means to sheet-cake. For those who haven’t seen it, definitely check out the replay of Tina Fey’s serious, smart, and powerful monologue about the sad and scary state of race relations in the United States. The… Continue reading Sheet-caking

Benefits of Daily Meditation

Meditation is a funny topic. I feel like people talk about their meditation practice in the same way others talk about going to church. Some swear it’s the path to peace. Others state they just can’t get into it. And most talk about how they use to do it religiously, but they’ve gotten out of… Continue reading Benefits of Daily Meditation

Triathlon Panic Attack

I believe we all get messages from the Universe. Mine just happened to come in the form of a triathlon panic attack. Needless to stay, it got my attention. And while the situation was unique, the feeling isn’t. I think each one of us gets these messages. It’s that gut instinct telling you to do this or… Continue reading Triathlon Panic Attack

Half Birthday

Yesterday was my half birthday. Yep, I celebrate it. Because birthday’s are so good, why not make it a bi-annual thing? But don’t take me for a total prima donna. I didn’t expect gifts, cake, or a card. In fact, yesterday was like most Wednesdays. I did a nice swim/run workout in morning and then went off… Continue reading Half Birthday