This is one of my all-time favorite quick reads: Anne Lamott on finding time for what is important. I ask them, is there a eucalyptus grove at the end of their street, or a new exhibit at the art museum? An upcoming minus tide at the beach where the agates and tidepools are, or a great poet coming to the library soon? A pond where you can see so many turtles? A journal to fill?If so, what manic or compulsive hours will they give up in trade for the equivalent time to write, or meander? Time … [Read more...]

Ritual is important, so every Monday, we say hello and practice together.  This practice grew out of a practice I have been doing once a week with my friend Rachel for over a year now, and I find it so helpful to approach my week with intention instead of having it happen to me.This past week, I noticed that sometimes solving one thing makes other things feel more solvable.This coming week, I invite in the experience that there is plenty of time.  I have talked about time before in this s … [Read more...]

We're all busy.  Here are five practices you can do in 60 seconds or less, although many of them are also lovely if you have a bit more time.1. Presence: Take three deep breaths.  Pay attention to each one as fully as you can.2. Ground: Think about your feet.  Feel them on the ground.  (Stand up if you can.)  Notice that you are pushing down on the earth, and the earth is pushing back up on you, supporting you.3. Gratitude: Say thank you to the air or yourself or your gods for some … [Read more...]