Tag Archives: Consciousness

How to Transmute Your Thoughts

The following piece is an excerpt from my book, “Word, From Your Mother,” a daily guidance journal written for my children, Liv and Pierce-Gabriel. Excerpt #4 You are enough. I was listening to Marissa Peer this morning. She’s a famous psychologist who has helped many people overcome addictions. Her message is to know that youContinue reading “How to Transmute Your Thoughts”

Create the “Write” Habit

I’ve been a teacher for 18 years and have found the topic of writing is a touchy one for many. After all, writing is a craft and many feel defeated when they’re asked to initiate the process, independently. Writing prompts are helpful but sometimes folks still get stuck finding the words to create a coherentContinue reading “Create the “Write” Habit”

“Perception is Tricky”

The following piece is an excerpt from my book, “Word, From Your Mother,” a daily guidance journal written for my children, Liv and Pierce-Gabriel. Excerpt #3 Perception is tricky. Everyone can perceive a situation, an idea, or a story, differently. Based on our perceptions and thoughts, we form opinions. Then, opinions often become judgments andContinue reading ““Perception is Tricky””

Resetting Routines through Awareness

Now that we’ve all been home for a few weeks, I’ve been rearranging my schedule and routine to add more awareness practice to it. Many of us have found the adjustment to working at home to be quite difficult. After all, when we typically get home from work, we release the tensions of the dayContinue reading “Resetting Routines through Awareness”

“Lit” Leftovers

I don’t know about you guys, but I grew up being extremely aware of not wasting food. My sister and I were members of “the clean plate club” which earned us a star on the sticker board after each meal was completely polished off. And, if you didn’t eat every morsel on your plate, youContinue reading ““Lit” Leftovers”

How do I Meditate?

There’s so much information about “how to” meditate. I’ve read countless books and techniques. All of them have been great, truthfully. However, I believe there’s no one-size-fits all way to meditate. You have to practice what feels right to you. I’m a pretty hyper person (in a good way). I have a busy and creativeContinue reading “How do I Meditate?”