Calm

When the human world feels extra intense, I am sure it's the "green cathedral" that helps me stay as peaceful as possible.

This call to stay home has compelled busy East Texans to spend more time reflecting on what we've been prioritizing in our lives.

"Meditation isn’t about becoming a different person [...] or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective."

I'm not naturally organized, so I have to focus on making edges straight and surfaces sparkly. WHICH is why, this particular habit of my cats drives me crazy.

When it comes to managing the hectic weekday mornings, a little bit of planning goes a long way. I know this from personal experience.

Self-care on the job is not impossible. In fact, it is imperative to helping you maintain your health, sense of calm, and will even make you more productive.

Don't let yourself get so busy that you forget to take care of the person most likely tasked with managing the seasonal busy-ness--YOU.

After a few minutes I become more accustomed to the quiet and my brain calms. I start to notice the sounds of nature. Then, the ideas start to come.

I finally just flung on my walking shoes, grabbed my ear buds, and out the door I went. It took about seven minutes before I started to feel my mood lighten.

As I've been walking through the almost-finished, but still mostly empty rooms of my home, I've experienced a sense of calm and sanctuary. I love that feeling.

If you're finding the buzz of the modern world particularly stressful today, try returning to the natural world just a little while.

Dark emotions can finally drive us to seek new solutions. So one day, in a particularly anxious moment, I decided to meditate for just five minutes.