Remember the Hammock & Cut Yourself Some Slack

Allowing for a little slack is how the hammock does its job

A few days ago I was thinking about a particular situation in my life. Specifically, how it wasn’t progressing as quickly as I wanted. My thoughts grew into an internal story that included some what ifs, yeah buts, and a whole bunch of shoulds. Pretty soon I had pretty much bummed myself out. Then I [...]

5 Tiny Hops To Taking a Giant Leap

Sometimes taking the first hop is all it takes to get to a giant leap

Sometimes we have big decisions and choices to make. Oh, the pressure! I wrestled with one myself recently. I was hesitant to take a leap of faith and just go with my gut. What if I was wrong or made a horrible mistake? I wore myself out just thinking about it. Taking a leap is [...]

How To Practice Creative Silence

Creative silence will lead to tranquility

I had a unique and rare experience recently. Steve had a “guy’s weekend”, so I was all alone in a quiet house. Well, at least I was the only human – no offense to Rudy, the island dog! I wasn’t used to the silence and at first it seemed a little strange. Then it hit [...]

How To Find Balance In 60 Seconds or Less

Regular take time to find your balance

Balance brings harmony to our life. And harmony feels good! So we seek a consistent order and arrangement of things in order to reach a sort of equilibrium – a sense of well-being and tranquility. When we’re in balance, we feel calm and serene. Everything just feels . . . well . . . right. [...]

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 [...]