Ever since I stopped counting calories and embraced mindful eating, I've been struggling to figure out how to eat, and I was hoping this non-diet diet book might provide some insights.
Read More7 ways to hate stepping on your yoga mat.
Read MoreIf vegans ate bacon, it would taste like this salad. (But vegans CAN eat this salad. WIN!)
Read MoreIf you don't know much about yoga — because some of the things that happen in it are so different from the Western norm, and because yoga is commonly practiced among Buddhists and Hindus — you might think it conflicts with your religious views.
Read MoreOn Saturday night, some friends and I ran the Rock the Crossroads 5K. Because running 3.1 miles in 95-degree Kansas City weather sounds like a blast, right?
Read MoreHere's a recap of the 30-day Mindfulness Challenge, and posts related to it.
Read MoreI work on a computer all day, I blog at night and I am a daily consumer of cable television. Add my iPhone addiction in the mix and I am a screen junkie. As a part of this mindfulness challenge, I made an effort to reduce my screen time by giving it a 9:00 p.m. curfew. Here are the challenges I faced and lessons I learned along the way.
Read MoreMy interest in meditation is new. I used to think it was strictly for Buddhists, and didn't understand what it was, really. (And to be totally honest, I'm still trying to figure it out.) Here are the challenges I faced and learnings I gained from 30 days of morning meditation.
Read MoreAs this 30-day period comes to a close, I'd like to share the challenges I've faced and lessons I've learned through 30 days of mindful eating.
Read MoreFollow the happy. That's kind of my mantra, but I didn't realize how American that was of me until I got to thinking all patriotic-like for the holiday.
The Declaration of Independence promises Americans the right to "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
So why are so many Americans unhappy?
Read MoreHusband and I spent three days in Portland, Oregon. We wanted to watch the soccer match against the Timbers (SKC won!) and explore the city a bit since neither of us have spent much time in the Northwest. There were a few things on our "must do" list, like the game, but for the most part it was a go-with-the-flow trip similar to last week's trip to Lindsborg. Just my speed.
Read MoreYoga hasn't been popular in western culture for very long, but it isn't a new thing. In fact, the origins of yoga may date back to pre-vedic Indian traditions — the earliest accounts of yoga were recorded in 400 CE.
In light of Throwback Thursday, I thought it would be fun to take a step back in time with some vintage photos of yoga in America ... not quite 400 CE vintage, but pretty cool nonetheless.
Read MoreWe used to celebrate Midsummers in Lindsborg when I was growing up, so I was looking forward to returning as an adult. I expected a blast from the past, but I didn't expect to feel so connected to the past, present and future.
Read MoreThis 30-day challenge has made it pretty clear that I have a problem. My iPhone (and any screen, for that matter) obstructs my mindfulness. Do you have a problem? If you answer "yes" to most or all of these questions, put your phone on "Do Not Disturb" mode and go look at something green outside while holding a tree pose. Pronto.
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