Author: Karin

Implementing a mindfulness practice in a busy work environment can be challenging, especially if you don’t have dedicated breaks. However, there are still ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your day, even when surrounded by others. Here are a few strategies you can try:

New Years eve carries so many different feelings for people. For some it is a reason to get dressed up and celebrate with drinks and music and excitement. For others it is a time of quiet reflection and a resolution to do it differently this year. Still for others it is a time of pain… … Read More “On Letting Go and Going On.” »

There probably is nothing more frustrating for me than looking back at old journals and asking myself “why”. Why did I not achieve a particular goal? Why did I not follow through on some really important things. I had that conversation with myself just last week. Sometimes, the reason can be a sense of overwhelm … Read More “On Creating SMART Goals” »

It’s so easy to feel gratitude when the obvious wonderful things happen. I still get a flush of joy and gratitude when I wake up to find daffodil’s or roses lovingly placed next to my morning coffee by my significant other. This is unexpectedly wonderful. However, at times- most times- if we are honest, life … Read More “On being grateful even when you don’t feel grateful…” »

Life changes on a dime.  Always.  Expect the unexpected.   Nothing is certain except Change.  Or as they say Taxes and Death.  You get the bad news… whether it is yours about your loved one, it hits you in the gut rendering you breathless.  Here is my journal entry from October 13, 2014. Today is my … Read More “On getting the bad news…” »