HAPPENINGS
Seaside Public Library
Thursday, April 18th -- 7 p.m.
Seaside, OR
Coast to Coast AM with Greg Noory
10 p.m. Friday, April 19th
We'll talk about the Synchronicity, Intuition and the Perfect Trap
How to fit spiritual practice into a busy day
One of the biggest barriers to spiritual growth is that we forget to do it. We forget to practice. And, like all good things, practice helps us become better at becoming present and aware. It helps us notice our thoughts, quiet our minds and, mostly, it helps to integrate these skills into the moments of [...]
Practice gives boost to spiritual growth
The biggest obstacle we face en route to spiritual growth and personal development is not money. It isn’t even time. We’ve got enough of both to grow right now. No, the biggest obstacle is – that we forget to do it. Or we come up with excuses not to. Come on, People. Seriously. We make [...]
How to practice mindfulness at mealtimes
We ate waffles last night. For dinner. We made them from a mix. It was something I could do quickly at the end of a hectic day. We did add real, organic eggs so that’s almost like making them from scratch, right? But this post isn’t about waffle eating, though I’m telling you, they were [...]
Practicing faith
Faith, to me, is trust that the moment is just as it should be – even if it’s painful and difficult. It’s the Knowing, (with a capital K as my friend and teacher Paul Hertel would say) that there is something bigger. But, this is not a passive Knowing. It must be practiced. Cultivated. And, [...]
Faith inspires us to try again
When life shifts and changes, when things feel hard or confusing and even when things feel beautiful and awesome – often we question our faith. Questioning, does not imply doubt, though you can be doubtful at times. It’s okay, there are not hard fast rules about this stuff. At least not in this spot. For [...]
Write to connect to spirit and self
Every week when I sit down to write my blog posts, I get to thinking. About myself or an experience I’ve had. About a lesson I’ve learned or a truth I’m trying to understand. About an aspect of myself or a relationship I want to strengthen or improve. And in order to understand all this, [...]
Read to inspire a practice of contemplation
I’ve heard it said that reading is a meditation. I get that. I use it for mine too. And though I also sit in silence and watch my thoughts in the traditional fashion, reading leaves me feeling expansive, connected inspired. The sensations I experience while reading a good book create a kind of creative momentum [...]
The benefits of solitude
It will surprise many, who know me to find that I’d rather do the dishes in the kitchen than talk to a stranger at a party, (shhh, don’t tell my husband). I like the quiet work of the chore. The alone time to regroup. But put me at a party or in a group and [...]
Three spiritual practices you can do with your kids
The first time I meditated with my daughter, it ended in a tantrum – mine. Things were already tense. I was the enforcer, laying out the rules. She was the rebel – avoiding them all. We were both fraying. In an effort to create some positive space, to lighten the moment and ease the stress, [...]
Use positive focus to promote a restful sleep and positive day
The moments before you fall asleep, can be among the most powerful and important of your day. They can be the catalyst for making your dreams come true. Or, they can be a time where you mentally run through all your anxieties, stresses, responsibilities and failings – dating back to your elementary school years, before [...]
