Three Ways to Crush Mind Wandering Demons

Recently a friend visited who had traveled on an airplane to Colorado. “It was alarming. Everyone on the plane wore a face mask.”* For the next two hours dinner conversation focused on the possible impact of the Coronavirus. You name it; we imagined it, every scary scenario. Our minds wandered the universe! Thoughts hijacked rational … Read more

Slow Down and See The World: Is This Possible?

“Slow Down and See The World” has appeal as a tagline. Instead of driving from place to place, some touring companies suggest biking. Travel by bike is slower. Imagine cycling from town to town, enjoying the landscape, stopping in a quaint village for lunch, and moving at a relaxed yet active pace. This is a … Read more

What’s Next When Already There?

Even in the most beautiful of places our minds wander. Last weekend when hiking in the Colorado mountains my psyche ruminated. Focus was on anything but the body’s movement up the hill and the stunning setting: the lovely rustle of the wind in the trees, the leaves waving with each gust, the smell of the … Read more

A New Place, A New Day

As feet hit the ground awareness starts to filter in. A sip of water, teeth brush and splash of water on your face. Birds are calling to one another. Light is gaining strength illuminating what’s in the room and,more importantly, the hope of a new day. The smell of coffee wafts from the machine activating … Read more