A rich life has more pearls than empty spaces. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #awareness #peace #choice #calm Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Every single one of us has influence. We either add to the noise or create a peaceful space conducive to creativity and growth. This is a choice. Ask: How do I use my influence? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #awareness #presence #choice #influence #calm #peace #empowerment Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

No matter how upset we are or how many times we've lost our patience, we can return to peace. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #intention #peace #calm #patience #practice #intention Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Gratitude is the practice of focusing on positives and making them count more than the miseries. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #calm #peace #presence #joy #gratitude #enough Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

It's okay to set limits, decline invitations, and make our interests a priority. A feeling of resentment isn't anyone's "fault," only a sign that a stronger boundary is needed. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #calm #peace #presence #relationship #compassion #understanding #boundaries #limits #nonjudgement Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

I wrote this line last night in the (as yet, unnamed) fifth book in The Stain series for a situation where words of encouragement might have felt like a condescending "I told you so," to the the listener. Cassandra chose to provide silent support instead. Today's challenge is to pause to consider how our words might feel to the other person before we speak. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #intention #awareness #calm #

Today's challenge is to notice whenever water touches your hands. (Mindfulness) Clear the mind and focus on the sensation of the water on your skin. (Meditation) Imagine the water washing away whatever is no longer needed from your life. (Intention) #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #meditation #intention #release #awareness #calm #peace #nextlevel #growth #attention Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Nature is full of leaky pipes and little universes. Those are the niches of creation where life thrives. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #peace #calm #allowing #beauty #nature #release #nonattachment #creativity #perspective Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Stress is an illusion created by those who have convinced us that we are something less than what we truly are. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #awareness #empowerment #peace #calm #shift #intention #purpose #actualization #worthy #remember Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

When we are fully present while "doing" something, time slows and our quality of life improves. Today's challenge is to choose one activity and focus our full attention on it. The task can be as simple as brushing our teeth. Feel the brush travel over your teeth, notice the taste the toothpaste, listen to the water running, enjoy the swish of the rinse, and find humor in the spit. Relax and be home in your body for this brief amount of time. Winking at your cute reflection i

Our emotional reactions signal an insight is ripe for harvest. Today's challenge is to identify an annoying person and then pause to consider who or what their behavior reminds us of. Once we understand the connection, the behavior won't be as upsetting because it will not seem "personal" (about us) anymore. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #self #awareness #empowerment #calm #peace #freedom #attention Image courtesy o

The way to a better world exists. We just need to calm down long enough to see it. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #awareness #presence #meditation #empowerment #peace #calm #betterworld Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Today's challenge is to simply appreciate the way things are. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #presence #meditation #calm #peace #path #higherpurpose #nextlevel Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Imagine someone has a problem they'd need a month to really think about, but taking so much time away from the duties of life seems impossible. What if this person found a way to expand time instead? Impossible! Right? Meditation does this. When mental chatter stops, time expands, and solutions come naturally without being "thought" about. When we are still, we access a greater intelligence than the mind. Years ago, I was meditating during my lunch break in a fifth floor offi

They'll be there long after the war is forgotten. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #perspective #awareness #time #peace #calm Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Within each of us is a temple of peace we can retreat to whenever life "out there" feels out of control. We can enter our temple by collapsing our awareness to a single point as we close our eyes and notice the air entering our nose feels cooler than the return. Focus on that sensation until calm. Order, purpose, and meaning "out there" are easier to see when we access the peace within. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness

Life does not have to be exciting to be worthwhile. We need days to sink into our bodies and rest. If we don't feel like doing much, that's okay. Doing nothing is important too. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #awareness #intention #balance #rest #reflection #calm #presence Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

'Shouting into the void' in popular culture means no one cares. No one is listening. Ah, but perhaps the void grants the wish of people who want to feel forsaken by ignoring their shouts. What if the void is waiting for a heartfelt whisper? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #reciprocity #relationship #heart #open #conversation #communication #honesty #humility #calm #peace #intention #awareness #nextlevel Image courtesy

Inner peace begins with intention. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #peace #calm #freedom #intention #purpose #relationships Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

I heard these words rise from the quiet place within this morning. Perhaps this message is for you. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #hope #positivity #change #mindfulness #meditation #quiet #inspiration #calm #heart #messages #change Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.