It is always recommended we ‘take a deep breath’ when we are trying to calm down. I love the reminder, but it’s often just a quick ‘sip’ high up near the throat. I’ve found it more important to concentrate on the exhale, to first take a deep breath then exhale longer than it took to … Continue reading Daily Exhale #273
Category: Nourishment
Daily Exhale #272
It is always recommended we ‘take a deep breath’ when we are trying to calm down. I love the reminder, but it’s often just a quick ‘sip’ high up near the throat. I’ve found it more important to concentrate on the exhale, to first take a deep breath then exhale longer than it took to … Continue reading Daily Exhale #272
Daily Exhale #271
It is always recommended we ‘take a deep breath’ when we are trying to calm down. I love the reminder, but it’s often just a quick ‘sip’ high up near the throat. I’ve found it more important to concentrate on the exhale, to first take a deep breath then exhale longer than it took to … Continue reading Daily Exhale #271
Daily ‘Cartoon’ #258
I am studying a book called, The Age of Overwhelm. The content describes the many ways in which we each experience overwhelm daily in our culture. It is dense reading. The author wisely added a New Yorker Magazine cartoon every few pages to enable the reader to pause, take a breath of relief and smile. … Continue reading Daily ‘Cartoon’ #258
Daily ‘Cartoon’ #255
I am studying a book called, The Age of Overwhelm. The content describes the many ways in which we each experience overwhelm daily in our culture. It is dense reading. The author wisely added a New Yorker Magazine cartoon every few pages to enable the reader to pause, take a breath of relief and smile. … Continue reading Daily ‘Cartoon’ #255
Autumn Equinox in two hours
Last evening, I was talking with a friend about the significance of September 22nd. Each season brings its own questions. Autumn is the season in which we harvest from the seeds which were planted in the spring. As I sat in the dawning of early morning, journal in hand, a poem came: A chill in … Continue reading Autumn Equinox in two hours
More Daily Smiles #249
Please enjoy more images. When we smile the brain has a neurological response which releases chemicals in the body and increases our feelings of well-being. Here are more of mine. Keep smiling at your own moments. Why not? When I fill the dry food container, the kids think it's an 'all-you-can-eat' buffet.
More Daily Smiles #248
Please enjoy more images. When we smile the brain has a neurological response which releases chemicals in the body and increases our feelings of well-being. Here are more of mine. Keep smiling at your own moments. Why not? A walk in the woods may result in the surprise appearance of a rich color.
More Daily Smiles #247
Please enjoy more images. When we smile the brain has a neurological response which releases chemicals in the body and increases our feelings of well-being. Here are more of mine. Keep smiling at your own moments. Why not? Sunflowers can survive in almost any environment, including a small crack on a concrete bikepath.
More Daily Smiles #246
Please enjoy more images. When we smile the brain has a neurological response which releases chemicals in the body and increases our feelings of well-being. Here are more of mine. Keep smiling at your own moments. Why not? When I arrive at the barn early, if the air is quiet, I enjoy the hot air … Continue reading More Daily Smiles #246
