… and not one of them will be lack of time.
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Sunday, May 03rd, 2009 | Author: Tess
Category: Mindful
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Tuesday, February 03rd, 2009 | Author: Tess
There is a moment in time, a pause upon a hill where there is a whiteness of winter. It’s not just an absence of colour but more a blending of textures. White upon white, cold to cold, slipping into the many shades of gray and finally a fade to black.
A fresh snowfall on a windswept prairie with the trees silhouetted against a dusky sun shrouded in a cold blanket of clouds. more…
Monday, February 02nd, 2009 | Author: Tess
While I’m not always a big fan of cookies, every so often I get a recipe that makes my mouth water and a bonus if it looks easy enough that I’ll actually make them. I saw these in my December Canadian Living Magazine and what a tasty surprise. more…
Category: Edibles, Food/Beverages, Happiness
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Thursday, January 01st, 2009 | Author: Tess
I get the feeling around this time of year that people search for something tangible to enjoy or maybe they hunt. Food is always a fav so is companionship as is a good deal.
I’m always looking for a good way to take the edge off a desirable food item. Drink water (boooring) or (my favourite) substitue. Yeah baked potato chips for real Miss Vickies - not – a – chance! How about this one: eat less of what you want. That works for me for the most part. more…
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | Author: Tess
Okay let’s try this.
I find somewhere where I can sit quietly. Then I let my mind wander a bit to the noises around me until finally I calm my inner voice. I eliminate thinking about comfort or re-living a recent moment or thinking of a future action. Each time I bring myself back to the present. I can do this but it really is quite challenging at times. Finally I calm my thoughts and just sort of drift in and out with my breath. Then I start to relax and take deep breaths. Okay, then I try not to fall asleep. Okay, I take a nap.
I think naps help too. more…
Category: Mindful
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