Does your friend love nothing more than to garden? Are they constantly telling you about the bulbs they are planting or the vines that need to be pruned? If so, you might want to get them botanical gifts for their next birthday, celebration, or holiday event. It’s easy to get gifts for a gardener if you know what they like. You can find plants for a few dollars online or plant products that can change their daily routines. Get to know a few unique ideas that allow you to show your gardener friend how much you care. Continue reading
Self care
A Little Help for a No Good, Very Bad Day
Mary O’Malley – We all have difficult days. It is part of being human. We all know suffering and joy, clarity and confusion, ease and pain. Life is a roller coaster ride and true peace doesn’t come from stopping the roller coaster – that’s death.
Nor does it come from wishing it was an easier roller coaster. Each of us is given the roller coaster we need, and true freedom comes when we learn how to show up for all of it, especially the difficult days. Continue reading
A Mindful, Spiritual Approach To Managing Time
Nikki Harper – If there’s one thing most adults agree on, it’s that there never seems to be enough time in the day. Everyone is busy in their own way, and even though most of us are aware of basic time management techniques, living them is a very different matter.
From a spiritual perspective, however, time management really doesn’t need to be so hard. To understand where you might be going wrong, let’s look at five common time sucks which stand in the way of the fulfilled life you just know you were meant to lead:
Time Suck #1: Neglecting Your Own Needs
As a spiritual person, you are probably instinctively kind to others, and generous with both your heart and your time. When you’re known as someone who will do anything for anyone, however, it begs the question: who’s going to take care of you? Continue reading
How To Prioritize And Do Self Care Without Feeling Selfish
“I am worthy of the best things in life, and I now lovingly allow myself to accept it.” ~ Louise Hay
Sara Fabian – Looking back on my life, I see that for a long time I struggled to take care of my own wants and needs and didn’t make them a priority. I used to find that very uncomfortable, and sometimes even selfish. I was a master of giving, but I faced serious obstacles to receiving.
By nature, I am a nurturer. I find tremendous joy and fulfillment in giving, so the old me used to offer plenty of time and energy to everyone else (my family, friends, and employers). I was always doing my best to please others and make them happy. I still believe there’s nothing wrong about that, and that my only mistake was treating myself as unimportant. Continue reading
How To Prioritize And Take Care Of Myself Without Feeling Selfish
“I am worthy of the best things in life, and I now lovingly allow myself to accept it.” – Louise Hay
Sara Fabian – Looking back on my life, I see that for a long time I struggled to take care of my own wants and needs and didn’t make them a priority. I used to find that very uncomfortable, and sometimes even selfish. I was a master of giving, but I faced serious obstacles to receiving.
By nature, I am a nurturer. I find tremendous joy and fulfillment in giving, so the old me used to offer plenty of time and energy to everyone else (my family, friends, and employers). I was always doing my best to please others and make them happy. I still believe there’s nothing wrong about that, and that my only mistake was treating myself as unimportant.
Several years ago, while I was working for an international corporation in Shanghai, I was assigned to organize a major team-building event for the organization. I decided to go for a Chinese food cooking class. It all went beautifully, and everyone had much fun. People were cooking, laughing, and taking pictures, while I was supervising and making sure everything went impeccably. Continue reading