Finding Clarity From Change

Finding Clarity From Change

Do these pictures look like the same mountain to you? On a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest, I visited Mount St. Helens. It’s an active volcano and the last eruption was in May of 1980.  I was a child when it happened and can remember the images on TV of the...
When Was the Last Time You Felt “Whelmed??”

When Was the Last Time You Felt “Whelmed??”

Does your life often feel like a balancing act? You like routine but hate being bored.  You seek adventure but value safety.  You want to chase your passions but fear moving too far outside your comfort zone.  It can be tricky to find the sweet spot in between. In her...
Skeptics Can Meditate Too

Skeptics Can Meditate Too

“That’s just the way my mind works.” Have you ever said that? I used to say it a lot.  I had this idea that my thoughts controlled everything.  Like they were the CEO of the rest of me.  That was before I understood what mindfulness was. Mindfulness is being aware of...
What is Enough?

What is Enough?

“If I can leave any good in this world besides my family, I leave these words. Don’t work too hard. Try to maintain balance. Don’t make work your whole life.” This wisdom was shared by one of Bronnie Ware’s clients in his final days. Bronnie spent 8 years working in...