3 Secret Ways To Savor and Enjoy a Few Tranquil Moments

You can share the secret!

When was the last time you enjoyed a few tranquil moments of peace and serenity? Usually, our lives keep us on a frenetic pace. It seems like the last thing we have time to do is rest and relax. I know that I sometimes get so busy being busy that I forget what I’m even [...]

5 Ways To Keep Things Simple In This Complex World

Keeping things simple means increasing tranquility

Life can get pretty messy at times. But the simple truth is, we frequently make it harder than it needs to be. Many of the “messes” and complications, the very things that cause our hurt and pain, are created by . . . us! Life seemed simple when I was growing up on a farm [...]

Why You Belong In A Special Place Of Love

You belong

We all want to belong, to be loved and accepted, to feel like we matter. Our connections with others can enhance the quality of our lives and give us a chance to flourish. Being social creatures, we yearn to fit in, to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. This sense of belonging is [...]

30 Ways To Relax, Do Nothing . . . And Accomplish More

Practice doing nothing!

It always feels so rejuvenating to let go, relax and just do nothing. Have you tried it lately? In spite of how good it feels doing nothing, we tend to insist on being busy all the time. Our go-go-go culture along with our ingrained puritan work ethic teaches us to work hard and be productive – [...]

Sometimes Where You Want To Go . . .

Sometimes where you want to go

We all have goals. We all have dreams. Often in the pursuit of these things we run into obstacles, challenges, hurdles. Sometimes it seems like there’s an ocean between where we are now and where we want to be. And the waves keep pushing us back. It’s hard. We get tired. But if we keep [...]