Let the (island) Music Transport You

Beach Dance

It may be cold and gray outside, but that’s no reason not to go to the beach. Are you ready for a momentary mental vacation? Me too. I know that music can help transport us, so I dug into the archives and came up with a few tunes from the island playlist.  Try a few [...]

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, [...]

3 Ways We Sabotage Our Inner Tranquility

Find your inner tranquility

It’s a beautiful day on the island. The sun is shining. The sea birds are singing a melodious tune. The fresh, sweet aroma of the ocean is drifting in the air. It’s easy to feel tranquil here. And who doesn’t love tranquility? Who doesn’t crave that feel good state of mind that all is right [...]

A Holiday Blessing (worth repeating!)

Thanksgiving beach

(Renee first posted this last Thanksgiving, but the ideas are timeless. We’re very busy preparing a gigantic island feast and looking forward to friends and family paddling in from distant lands. We hope you have a very happy and tranquil Thanksgiving!) May you wake up each morning feeling refreshed and renewed, totally inspired and invigorated [...]

12 Things You Can Do To Beat The Blahs

Lazy Vacation

Sometimes the blahs can sneak right up on us. For instance, ever have one of those days when you just don’t feel like getting out of bed? It’s so warm and cozy under the covers. Or maybe it’s mid-afternoon and you really don’t feel like working. It’s not that you’re unhappy or sad, you just [...]