I am lucky enough to live in Southwest Florida near the beach. This morning instead of walking around my neighborhood (my usual routine) I decided to go down to the beach and walk there. Despite the wind, it was absolutely beautiful, even if it was a chilly 66 degrees. The thing that affected me theContinue reading “The Calming Effect of Water”
Tag Archives: finding peace
Delight
Delight is one of those words that I don’t use very often. It is also one of those words that puts a smile on my face whenever I hear it. It brings to mind happiness, peace, joy, and calm. We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has goneContinue reading “Delight”
Tolerance of Others
Tolerance is an important concept that helps people to live together peacefully. To be tolerant means that you accept other people’s opinions, lifestyles, and preferences. This extends to a person’s religious beliefs, person they love, and color of their skin. Tolerance also means that you don’t put your opinions above those of others, even whenContinue reading “Tolerance of Others”
Finding Our Purpose
Our purpose is what gives our life meaning. How do we want to contribute to this world. Purpose can be your job or career but for many, this is not where we find our purpose in life. Some people find their purpose in spirituality, but it is deeper than that too. “It’s not enoughContinue reading “Finding Our Purpose”
Alignment
I am sure when some people read the title of this blog, they will think it’s going to be about auto mechanics, but they will be wrong. While it is important to make sure the tires on your car are in alignment, I want to discuss your life being in alignment. Being in alignmentContinue reading “Alignment”
Feel Your Joy
Some of us may find it hard to remember the last time we felt joy. These times are very difficult for so many of us and it is easy to dwell on the negative and not focus on the glimpses of happiness and joy in our lives. Focus on the journey, not the destination. JoyContinue reading “Feel Your Joy”
Hope Is The Thing With Feathers…
As the days turn into weeks, which turn into months, it is increasingly difficult to remain at peace with our situation. When we were first told to quarantine, it was unique and in some ways welcomed. We got to work from home and the stress was diminished due to no longer needing to commute. WeContinue reading “Hope Is The Thing With Feathers…”
Choices
Every day we are faced with choices, some small, some large. We need to decide on clothes to wear and food to eat. These are small choices. Then there are the days we have to make the big decisions, the ones that take more effort because they may change our lives forever. “It doesn’tContinue reading “Choices”
Importance of Calm
The ability to manage our emotions and remain calm under pressure is an extremely important quality. It not only enhances your physical and mental health, it also helps the people around you to optimize their performance. Calmness is a goal we should all strive to attain. It will lessen the hold anxiety and worry haveContinue reading “Importance of Calm”
Compassion
Compassion is to have sympathetic feelings or concerns for the situations or misfortunes of others. It involves allowing ourselves to be moved by suffering and experiencing the motivation to help alleviate and prevent it. Features of compassion may include patience, kindness, perseverance, and resolve. “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harderContinue reading “Compassion”
Organizing, Growing, and Finding Peace Together 