Spending time with friends and family are very important to feeling hygge. The Danish even have a name for family Friday – Fredagshygge! Meik’s book he says “Hygge you have on Fridays is Fredagshygge and usually means the family curling up on the couch together watching TV.” Or you can play a game. Fredagshygge is […]
One of my latest reads, The Little Book of Hygge – Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking, I feel can be an inspirational book for those who do not give themselves self-care or are feeling a bit down. Hygge (pronounced hooga) is a Danish word for a feeling of coziness, home, and relaxation. […]
Ever wonder why you feel better around moving water? When you walk on the beach, by a waterfall or river, or after it rains, there are tens of thousands of negative ions in the air. Ions are molecules that have a positive or negative charge and the human body is made up of both types […]
This summer I have been listening to one of my favorite Tom Petty albums, Wildflowers. The third song on the album Time To Move On has really spoken to me. Maybe it is because my life this summer is all about moving on, moving forward. The last few months have been filled with many changes […]
I was inspired to write this blog from an email I received from a church. The article talks about how God’s love is total and unconditional. It goes on to say that Jesus loved unconditionally and without conditions. So why do we place conditions on the love we expect from others and even ourselves? I […]
Yes, I am one of the lucky ones who have seen The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, on Broadway. Springsteen on Broadway is a one man show (with the exception of a couple songs with his wife, Patti) narrating his life’s story with the help of some lyrics, guitar, piano, and harmonica. If you have read his […]
Have you ever arrived at the end of a conversation with someone and realized you did most the talking? I know I have. I remember a salesmanship class I took during college, the professor said to be a success in sales you have two ears and one mouth – use them in that proportion. Good […]
Happiness is a choice? You may ask yourself “But there were traffic delays driving to work today or those chirping frogs kept me up all night?” Happiness is a choice that is not based on circumstances. It comes from how you react to a situation. If a situation causes you to be annoyed, upset, or […]
Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra are starting their free 21 day mediation on March 19, 2018. These mediations start with inspiration from both of them followed by a short mediation. I highly recommend the program. I believe a meditation practice can help reduce stress and improve your life. Many people think it is what you […]