Pain, Running and Possibility
If you read this or this, you know I’ve been meaning to start running for some time. Actually, I did start, a few times, so I should say… I’ve been meaning to keep running. The first day of a new exercise program is always the slowest and most painful. It is also the most exciting. [...]
Meditation for Real People
You don’t have to be a tree-hugging, tea drinking, yogi to practice meditation. I use each of those terms with great affection as they have all applied to me at one time or another. They are all a small part of me. Mostly, I am a wife, mom, photographer and writer. I take care of [...]
Calm Down:mini-mission
You are running late. The person in front of you has their foot on the brake, even though the light is green. You can see the driver chatting away, obliviously, on his cell phone. You are angry. Maybe you hit the steering wheel, grunt, scream or let out a “WTF?” Once you start driving again, [...]
When You are Worried
When I started writing this post, I wanted to give you ways to stop worrying. Then I realized that worrying is awareness and we need to be aware. While you can worry yourself sick, literally, I think there also healthy ways of worrying and managing worry. There are different types of worry that we all [...]
Moderation, Addiction and When to Say When
I gave something up for Lent. I’ve been thinking about giving it up for sometime. Ever since I read Inside-Out Simplicity by Joshua Becker, I’ve given a lot of thought to moderation, addiction, and when to say when. I’ve always had an interesting relationship with alcohol. In my early 20′s, I was a bartender. I loved pouring [...]
Adventures in the Love of Running
I implore you to see exercise (and life!) not as goals to accomplish, but adventures to experience. You’ll be amazed at what you find out about yourself. – Matt Frazier It is that statement that makes me want to learn more from a guy like Matt Frazier. I’m not going to say I never want [...]
10 Simple Ways to Eat Better
Once upon a time, when you were a child, you thought about food differently than you do today. When you were a child, you didn’t care about calories or carbs. Organic and Grass Fed meant nothing to you. You didn’t worry about eating 30 grams of protein within a 1/2 hour of waking up, or [...]
How to Really Take a Day Off
Somewhere in the past few decades, a day off became more about catching up, running errands, and planning for the next week than about actually enjoying the day. You probably do one or more of the following on your day off. Grocery shopping Banking Cleaning Meet friends for brunch Laundry Wash Car Go to the [...]
How to Live in the Land of Enough – Food
While I love December and all of the festivities, I welcome the simplicity and quiet of January. Everyone is in a mini recovery mode. While food is always a big part of our lives, it is even more so during the holidays. We go out more and eat more. Things are creamier, heavier and more [...]
Acupuncture Is Minimalist Medicine
Editor’s Note: This is a Guest post by Sara Calabro, founding editor of AcuTake The beauty of minimalism is in watching it permeate throughout all aspects of life. What started with an impulsive purging of VHS tapes is now helping you prioritize tasks at work and informing how you educate your children about gift giving. [...]
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