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...

No matter how upset we are or how many times we've lost our patience, we can return to peace. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

Gratitude is the practice of focusing on positives and making them count more than the miseries. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

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...

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...

Today's challenge is to notice whenever water touches your hands. (Mindfulness) Clear the mind and focus on the sensation of the water on...

Nature is full of leaky pipes and little universes. Those are the niches of creation where life thrives. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...

Stress is an illusion created by those who have convinced us that we are something less than what we truly are. #ReadTheStain #writer...

When we are fully present while "doing" something, time slows and our quality of life improves. Today's challenge is to choose one...

Our emotional reactions signal an insight is ripe for harvest. Today's challenge is to identify an annoying person and then pause to...

The way to a better world exists. We just need to calm down long enough to see it. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

Today's challenge is to simply appreciate the way things are. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality...

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...

They'll be there long after the war is forgotten. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...

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...

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,...

'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...

Inner peace begins with intention. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #peace...

I heard these words rise from the quiet place within this morning. Perhaps this message is for you. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

We are a direct reflection of our own attention. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #calm #peace...