7 Ways To Get More Joy From Your Toys

Toys can bring us joy if we keep the proper perspective.

Rudy the island dog has a daily ritual that fills him with immense joy. After he eats his breakfast, he stands by his toy box eagerly awaiting his first toy of the day. As soon as he gets it, he races full speed to the other end of house. He chews on it a bit, [...]

Who Are You Listening To?

Girl listening to seashell

A few days ago, I posted “Who are you listening to?” in a Tweet. At the time, I was interested in what tunes might be playing in the ears of some of my online friends. But as I thought a little more about that question, a deeper implication began to emerge – and it had [...]

Finding Balance in the Darkness

FInd your balance by looking within

Finding balance isn’t always easy. Especially while standing on one foot and leaning waaaay forward with your arms stretched out in front. And I’ve recently learned it’s even harder in the dark. I’ve discovered something else too. This applies in both yoga and life. Okay, let’s back up a little . . . I found [...]

Sometimes We Can’t See the Ocean for the Waves

Remember, the tubulence is only on the surface

I know, you’ve heard something like this before – usually about forests and trees. But this is the unique way the people of the island think of this idea. And it’s something they try to remember when they forget to put things in perspective. Believe me, I know how easy it is to get so [...]

When You’re Stuck, Enjoy the Moment

Enjoy the moment

This week I was tasked with something that at first seemed pretty easy – write the regular weekly blog post. This is something Renee always does, but for the past couple of weeks she’s been very busy with a new project. So, she “suggested” I do it. Now, Renee and I have been together a [...]