The art of wandering
Reflections, observations, and quiet moments gathered from a life lived out wandering.
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Look Up, Look Down, Look Around: Mindfulness Is Seeing with an Open Heart
Mindfulness begins with noticing. In this reflective, playful exploration, I invite you to look up, look down, and look all around—using everyday awareness to reconnect with presence, wonder, and an open heart. Discover how simple moments of attention can reduce stress, deepen gratitude, and transform the way you experience the world around you.
A Playful Five Senses Reset
Are you often caught up in reliving past experiences or worrying about future scenarios that haven’t occurred? This simple exercise offers a quick and easy method to ground yourself in the present moment—no need for a meditation cushion! It’s like a delightful scavenger hunt that engages all five of your senses, helping you reconnect with the here and now. By tuning in to your surroundings, you can enhance your mindfulness and bring clarity to your thoughts, making it a powerful tool for everyday life. Give this sensory reset a try to experience a refreshing shift in your awareness!
The Heart-Happy Pose:
The heart-happy pose is a personal yoga shape rooted in joy, ease, and listening to the body. This reflection explores how honoring pleasure and softness can be just as powerful as strength—on and off the mat—inviting joy to become part of the practice.
On The Road: You Might Find Life Is Simpler
Life is simpler on the road. Discover how van life and slow travel reveal the beauty of simple living, presence, and finding joy in the little things.
Mindfulness Practices for Life on the Road
By weaving mindfulness into life on the road, we create balance between movement and stillness, allowing travel to become transformative rather than exhausting.
Warrior II: A Practice of Noticing
There is a point in Warrior II when everything feels sincere. Feet are positioned wide apart. The front knee is bent. Arms stretch out in opposite directions. The gaze is directed forward—not hostile, not gentle, just focused. There’s nothing concealed in this posture. There’s no inward folding, no seeking balance through avoidance. Warrior II invites you to remain exactly where you stand.