When most people think of mindfulness, they tend to think of sitting in meditation. While this is without a doubt a great tool to include in your mindfulness practice, it is certainly not the only option. There are times when I “catch” my mind full of a train of thoughts that has taken me out of the present moment. At times such as these, it might be difficult to stop and … [Read more...]
Make 2018 a Year of Intention Rather Than Resolutions
Each new year feels like a blank canvas. For many, it’s typically a time for resolutions. I, for one, have never been the resolution type. My friends who are the resolution type frequently end up disillusioned, frustrated and disappointed when they don’t meet their hard-and-fast goals. Did you know that research shows only about 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s … [Read more...]
A Mindful Holiday
My favorite holiday memories are not about specific gifts I got. Rather, they are about special moments shared with loved ones. I can almost guarantee your favorite holiday memories are also of things you did with family and friends, special happenings, or reactions that came with that one gift you do remember. You see, our holidays are built from relationships, from feelings … [Read more...]
Mindfulness for Stressful Time
With Hurricane Irma visiting us in September and then Hurricane Maria affecting the island of Puerto Rico just a couple of weeks later, it was a hectic month to say the least. Tensions ran high, and people were stressed. I think we can safely assume that at some point in the preparation process, during the hurricane or in the recovery period, we were all overwhelmed, … [Read more...]
All Hearts with Drew
For the past few months, one of our local families has taught the Nonahood the value of family, courage and keeping the faith. In late May, Drew Hazlett was enjoying his last days of school and getting ready for all the events related to his graduation from Lake Nona High School. A few days before, Drew and his family became sick. Thinking the respiratory virus had worsened or … [Read more...]