Wikipedia defines hygge as “a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.” It’s a Danish word, and no good equivalent seems to exist in American English. Maybe that’s because we invented the rat race, and the two are diametrically opposed. It involves living life at a slower pace and adopting an emphasis on mindfulness, … [Read more...]
How to Use Crystals in Your Meditation Practice
The practice of meditation has been around since the beginning of the human race. Prehistoric man gazed at the stars, Aztecs worshiped the sun, Egyptians built pyramids, Islanders worshiped the sea gods, and others prayed to Buddha, Ganesh, Jesus, or other deities. All of them used objects of nature such as crystals to contemplate the meaning of life and we still do it … [Read more...]
Walking Meditation: Easy to Do At Any Age
The key to my sanity, when life gets overwhelming, is my morning walking meditation. I consider it to be a sacred time that no one else can mess with. The process opens up my creativity, helps me focus, and guides me along my path in life. “If you will but aspire You will attain to all that you desire. Before an atom of such need the Sun Seems dim and mirky by … [Read more...]
Actress Julie Cobb: On Midlife Career Reinventions
I attended a women’s networking group and our guest speaker was Julie Cobb. She’s the daughter of actor Lee J. Cobb and actress Helen Beverly. Julie is an actress herself with extensive credits. She played the part of Yeoman Leslie Thompson in the original Star Trek series. If you're a Trekkie, you will remember she wore a red dress and transformed to … [Read more...]
You’re Never Too Old to Discover Your Creativity
Have you ever dreamed of becoming an artist, author, writer, actor, or even a street performer? Many people desire to pursue a creative outlet but instead spent their lives working noncreative jobs in the real world. It is never too late nor is there a perfect time to discover your creativity and pursue what you are passionate about. Everyone has glimmers … [Read more...]