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Gifts to Give the Soul

It seems that marking the days until Christmas has become more of a hurried frenzy than an advent affair. Cold days and snowy conditions can often lead to negative outlooks, while shopping lines and driving traffic makes preparing for festivities more stressful than enjoyable. In a time of year that should allow for peace, gratitude [...]

Posted in Balance, Inspiration, Peace of Mind

Living with gratitude

The Essence of Gratitude

In the autumn months we reap the harvest of the soil and the soul. When we settle into a quieter and calmer season, we have the time and space to reflect upon the busy summer months and soak in the blessings of friends and family. Who, or what, do you have to be thankful for [...]

Posted in Balance, Peace of Mind, Relationships

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A Very Different Type of Sustainability: The History of Halloween

Sustainability can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people. What about Halloween? Can we apply sustainability to our traditions, holidays, and personal practices?

Posted in Balance, Spirituality

The Spirituality of Tattoos

The Spirituality of Tattoos

Not everyone just has tattoos for fun or recreation. To many, it represents something much larger.

Posted in Balance, Spirituality

Spiritual Tai Chi

Tai Chi – A Gateway into the Soul

Find out how Tai Chi transcends the normal physical benefits and offers us both spiritual and mental empowerment.

Posted in Balance, Peace of Mind, Spirituality

spiritual knitting

The Spiritual, Soothing Nature of Knitting

I started knitting in my thirties with other mothers my age, as our young children played.  Life was good.  Knitting was social and fun: a chance to get together. The importance of this simple get together to knit had far reaching purposes. None of us knew how our lives would take a turn and knitting [...]

Posted in Balance, Peace of Mind, Spirituality

Bright, blue clouds on a sunny day

Living with Style, Balance and Purpose

There is an abundance of information available to the general public about lifestyle choices and living responsibly.  But people are complex and making lifestyle changes and choices are complex. Nicholas Johnson wrote a thoughtful book (when he was a Federal Communication Commissioner) called, Test Pattern For Living where he raises the question of what are [...]

Posted in Balance, Inspiration, Relationships