Playtime with my three-year-old nephew is always a treat. With my kids being older, the opportunity to play with my nephew reminds me of simpler times my kids and I enjoyed together during their childhood. As I watched him play recently, I got to view playtime with him in a new way. For hours, he was completely enthralled as he played with his train set, and I noticed how … [Read more...]
Finding Now: Through the Eyes of Children
Playtime with my three-year-old nephew is always a treat. With my kids being older, the opportunity to play with my nephew reminds me of simpler times my kids and I enjoyed together during their childhood. As I watched him play recently, I got to view playtime with him in a new way. For hours, he was completely enthralled as he played with his train set, and I noticed how … [Read more...]
Finding Now: Being Present During Difficult Times
It really is easy to want to be mindful, present and pay attention to the times in our lives when we are feeling happy and fulfilled. But what about those times when life feels heavy, we’re thrown a curveball or things aren’t going our way? At times such as these, most of us instinctively want to shut out uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. Contrary to what … [Read more...]
Finding Now: From the Recovering Perfectionist
Confession: I am a recovering perfectionist. While many people live in the land of “good enough,” I’ve lived most of my life in the shadow of “not just right.” With time and awareness, I’ve learned to be proud of having high standards but come to terms with the fact that making mistakes is part of being human. Throughout my life, I have seen how the need for things to be … [Read more...]