Rose, Bud, Thorn

Today I want to share an exercise I discovered and quickly fell in love with last month.  It is short, taking no more than a minute or two; it provides an avenue to recognize gratitude, joy, and challenges; and as an added bonus, it makes for a great dinner conversation starter with family! It’s called

The Four-Month Word

I will be the first to say that a four-month word was not in my plan.  My plan, of course, was a beautiful collection of twelve different words by the end of the year, each representing some virtue or practice I worked to incorporate within my life throughout the year.  Rarely, however, does life proceed

January’s One Word: Mindful

There are many people and organizations today that preach a shift away from resolutions in the New Year and towards large ideas: one word that will take you and guide you through the year.  Some variations move towards three words for the year, or a phrase or mantra instead; the details vary, but the idea

A New Year’s Blessing

With the new year upon us, my thoughts always turn to who I am and what I’ve done, compared to who I want to be, and what I want to do.  After my own reflection, I’ve considered the kind of blessing I’d wish for myself in this new year, and offer it to you as