In spirituality, being intentional means living with conscious awareness and directing your energy, thoughts, and actions toward a specific sacred purpose rather than moving through life on autopilot. I just added a spiritualty row to my life map and intentional is what I choose for the 'who I have to be column' - really loving… Continue reading Embracing Intentional Living in Spirituality
Category: Lifestyle
Basic Home Cleaning Schedule
A clean home is a happy home. A clutter free home = a clutter free mind. When we deep clean our homes, we're quite literally deep cleaning our minds too. Our outer world reflects our inner world. I love cleaning! There I said it! Something about the process, and completing a task that helps the… Continue reading Basic Home Cleaning Schedule
Daily Life of the Modern Monk
Real growth comes from sitting down and thinking about life. Starting from our inner world (thoughts, feelings, behavior)... Working toward our outer world (living situation, job, hobbies, relationships, daily routine) To start, I asked myself: what fulfills me? SAVERS morning routine Gardening and plant care Cozy coffee/tea time Yoga flows and strength training Family walks… Continue reading Daily Life of the Modern Monk
Training for Thailand: Every Moment is Practice
I see my elder self in Thailand with the monks, speaking with travelers, enjoying my days with Joey in nature. It's a far out future, one decades from now. But it got me thinking, what does that mean for me now? I thought: You don’t become the monk later. You ARE the monk now. So… Continue reading Training for Thailand: Every Moment is Practice
Capture Your Aha Moments: The Dual Notebook System
Your best insights are worthless if you forget them by Tuesday. Keep a paper AND digital notebook, and watch how quickly your life improves. As a student of life, I've learned that brilliant ideas and necessary fixes hit at random moments. The dual notebook system ensures nothing gets lost. Your Simple Setup: Paper notebook: Keep… Continue reading Capture Your Aha Moments: The Dual Notebook System
Sync Your Wellness: Use the Sun to Move and the Moon to Feel
Our energy shifts with nature, so why wouldn't our wellness routine?! Here's a fun concept: the sun guides movement and the moon guides emotional work. I started to sync physical activity with daylight patterns and shadow work with lunar cycles. It's really transformed how I show up for myself. Sun-Based Movement: Summer: Long runs, outdoor… Continue reading Sync Your Wellness: Use the Sun to Move and the Moon to Feel
