Published inScience & Soul·PinnedMember-onlyHow to Ace Your Mindfulness PracticeLearning to be present, reflect, and prepare. — Chances are you are intrigued by mindfulness. By now, you have probably heard about mindfulness or meditation and are wondering what the hype is all about. Maybe like me, you want to explore mindfulness, but don’t quite understand what it is. Or you are feeling apprehensive as perhaps you may…Mindfulness6 min readMindfulness6 min read
Published inWoodworkers of the World Unite!!!·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Discovered True Meaning of Buddha-Nature One Yarn Roll at a TimeKnitting, Meditation & Connection — I discovered knitting as a young child; it was a kind of thing that sort of just happened. One year, as the dead of winter set in, the women in my extended family, namely my mother and grandmother and some of the neighborhood ladies, would get together to knit and…Mindfulness7 min readMindfulness7 min read
Published inScience & Soul·PinnedMember-onlyWhy Compliments Don’t Boost Self Esteem and How to Help Instead3 Ways to Communicate with Someone struggling with Low Self-esteem — When a loved one is struggling with low self-esteem, it can sometimes be hard to know what to say. Naturally, you want them to see themselves as you see them. …Inspiration3 min readInspiration3 min read
Published inScience & Soul·PinnedMember-onlyHow to Make Time and Take Control of Your Day.A 100 Day Writing Challenge. — It’s almost like the end of last year, COVID surge, upending holiday plans and living mostly confined to our COVID-pods, we continue to live in an era of endless distractions and boundless opportunities — which can result in us all being busy all the time. …100daysofwriting7 min read100daysofwriting7 min read
Published inScience & Soul·PinnedMember-only5 ways of Learning to Like Yourself BetterQuick question: Do you like yourself? — “Of course, I like myself.” While your words might indicate that you like yourself, what do your actions say? — Are you someone who is comfortable in your own skin? Are you happy with your appearance, or are you constantly comparing yourself to others, wishing you could be more like…Acceptance4 min readAcceptance4 min read
Published inScience & Soul·Updated Feb 11, 2022Member-onlyRules of LoveA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — contemporary or ancient romantic or spiritual the essence of love kindness that transforms a soul A rule of love: An experience of transformation that explains all. Day 45–50 prompt: Are there any rules of love? What would be your rule of love? February is American Heart Month! So let’s talk…Poetry4 min readPoetry4 min read
Published inScience & Soul·Jan 14, 2022Member-onlyHaiku and HealingA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — capture the essence heal and connect with writing practice haiku mind Day 43–44 prompt: Have you ever written a haiku form inspired poetry? How did it make you feel? It was during the early part of the COVID pandemic way back in 2020 — when in search for a creative…100daysofwriting3 min read100daysofwriting3 min read
Published inStory Bandits·Jan 11, 2022Member-onlyThe Cure for BoredomA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — Boredom! an undesirable feeling a path so aversive we work hard to avoid and cellphones oblige But wait! There is a big cost Our attempts to avoid keep us from finding rewards on the other side Boredom can be a catalyst for change an opportunity for reflection an awareness of self needs motivation for…100daysofwriting4 min read100daysofwriting4 min read
Published inStory Bandits·Jan 8, 2022Member-onlyCurious MindsA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — Influences as varied as reading Dr. Doolittle a matter of family affairs or life at a Truck Stop an argument with a rabbi or a diversion from heartbreak A tiny suggestion interest and acceptance maybe even some encouragement coupled with a lesson in resilience or perhaps something entirely different Some…100daysofwriting3 min read100daysofwriting3 min read
Published inScience & Soul·Jan 6, 2022Member-onlyLittle Bites, Big Treats!A 100 Day Writing Challenge. — bite-sized but real authentic eggstatic voice energy-dense &fun Somewhere during the early part of the COVID pandemic shutdown (oh now almost!) …100daysofwriting2 min read100daysofwriting2 min read
