Good Life

While the reflective prompts are up at the Nature Center for April, I have already started thinking about the ones for May. Anybody have ideas for a short question that would make people think a little deeper about their life and/or life in general?

I am putting up the new mindful prompts at the Nature Center today so take some time, if you can, to go out and enjoy nature in a different way! On Sunday, April 21, I will be doing a guided mindful walk around the trail loop starting at one. I hope that you can come!

Did you know that massage therapy is a great stress reliever? It is! Call me at 719-778-1269. Here is a great article from the Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/massage-for-depression-anxiety-and-stress #:~:text=Massage%20can%20lower%20stress%20levels%20and%20feelings%20of,massage%20can%20be%20an%20effective%20part%20of%20treatment.

This week's Breathing Space is about putting your thoughts and fears on the back burner for a few minutes and focusing instead on the exquisite experience of your senses. Bring yourself out of the fears of the future and into the security of this present moment. If you aren't familiar yet with The Breathing Space, it is a free mini retreat emailed each week that can be as quick as a few minutes or as luxurious as an afternoon of selfcare. With our new routine of isolation, it is a wonderful way to use the time to step back and recharge. To sign up, simply comment to this post with your email address and you will get your first one the following Friday!

This week's Breathing Space is about stepping back from our thoughts and fears and anchoring into the present moment through our senses. If you don't get the Breathing Space it is a free weekly mini retreat with de-stressors that take only a few minutes, bullet and gratitude journaling prompts and a at-home spa treatment. Click on the link to get your name on the list! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/jvwCwRE/Breathwithme?source_type=fbpo&source_id=eb65993c-0025-4eff-8fa3-d3ab5577583a

This week's Breathing Space is on lightening up. There are so many overwhelming stressors that have hit us, almost over night. It is really hard not to get carried away in the tide of fear but it is absolutely essential that we try, even if it is for just a little while. The Breathing Space gives activities that will help you step away from the tension and feel more playful and at ease. If you are not getting The Breathing Space, it is totally free. Just reply to this post with your email and you will get the next edition this Friday. Keep caring for the things that your soul needs, even in times like these!

March 6th marks the first anniversary of the death of my gorgeous, brilliant mother. No one was more gentle to others, more graceful under adversity or more giving of her heart.
I see the new life of spring emerging everywhere, and it only serves to remind me of the places in my life that will remain forever barren.
Most of us have lost someone who made life beautiful. This Friday, March 6th, let's remember them with love and gratitude. Wear their favorite color. If you don't know what it is, wear white, the fusion of all colors in the rainbow.
If you want to take it one step further, tie a white ribbon around a tree to symbolize how their life will always be a part of yours. Thank you for joining me in this day of remembrance!

This week's Breathing Space is all about warming up to joy (the warming up part sounds especially nice!) For those of you who don't know, I have started a free weekly email of quick de-stressors and fun things for people who need a vacation but can only fit in a few minutes. Several people said they were interested but forgot to leave me their email address, so if you would like to receive this, reply to this post and remember to include where to send it!

As part of my new focus on helping people to create time for rest and self-care, I am offering a free weekly email called Breathing Space, meant to help busy people who need a vacation but only have few minutes. It includes some bullet journaling prompts, mindful de-stressors of three minutes or less, inspiring quotes and a home spa treatment. To get on the list simply reply to this post and include your email address!

I have a clearer vision in 2020. Starting it out fresh with a new logo and a new direction. I am narrowing my focus to helping people take time for themselves to rest, reflect and reconnect with their lives. To do this, I am introducing mindful self-care cards called Good Life Cards. They can be used to enhance one's life individually or with a group for a fun way to connect with each other and life in general! The cards are only $15 and make incredible gifts for either someone you care about or for yourself. The website will be up shortly but, til then, call me for more info, call 719-778-1269!

Feeling a bit of holiday stress? Come indulge in a few hours of awesome saneness at the Sunday Sanity Salon at The Good Life on Sunday, December 9, from 11:30 to 1 pm. We are going to start out with a grounding meditation and mindful walk in the fresh air. Then, we enjoy some yummy hot soup, wine and crusty bread and finally de-stress with a make-and-take of soul charms (fun wine charms you can give as gifts or keep yourself -- tis the season for wine you know!) All this fun, food and mental health is a mere $30 but, as always, there are a very limited number of spots so call 719-778-1269 or reply to this message and reserve yours! Your sanity demands it!