Focusing on what's happening right now gives us a break from grinding thoughts about things we can't control. Play is a lot like...

Any routine task is an opportunity to quiet the mind and become fully present. Signal a shift (e.g., take a deep breath) and immerse in...

Have you noticed that those who have the most aren't actually happy, but still cling to the idea that getting more will do the trick?...

We humans have epic ideas! What step can you take today to bring one of your dreams to life? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

The easiest way to have a good day is to be thankful for it upon awakening. If we aren't happy with the situation we find ourselves in,...

Here's a writing tip that is useful for everyone. When we are not happy where our story is going, we can stop writing, skip ahead, and...

С новым годом друзья! Happy New Year friends! We can talk endlessly about what could be, but until we have the courage to kiss each other...

Say we want to try something new but we tell ourselves, "I'm not ready, I will wait for awhile." And say behind that hesitancy is a fear...

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,...

Peace does not exist within moments of fear, suffering, anger, hatred and negativity. We choose peace by letting those go. What...

Do you have a secret admirer? Would you dress finer and walk more confidently if you knew that you did? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...

We tend to think of sabotage as someone else interfering or messing things up. Sadly, these old French shoes belong to us. Today's...

Material things are such transient pleasures. Which one could possibly offer lasting happiness? The secret to living a joyful life is not...

Whether we are physically tired or find certain people tiring, we need rest. How hard is it for you to say something like, "I have a...

First we dream of the destination, then we seek opportunities that will take us there. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

When we feel anxiety in this competitive world, we should pause to remember the multitudes of miracles that brought us to this very...

Winter Solstice is the perfect day to appreciate season changes. We choose to consciously shift from the release of Autumn and spend the...

There is something very beautiful about standing in recognition of our failings and lost dreams. Today is a perfect day to honor those...

This looks like a moment from The Stain - a woman stranded on the road somewhere in Russia feeling philosophical about life. Perhaps she...

The approach to the longest night of the year in the North can be very challenging. We may feel weighed down by memories of what we've...