Have you ever reacted to criticism, or being told something you didn’t want to hear, or ‘bad news,’ etc. in a way that you instantly regretted? I know I have… …
Mindfulness Makes a Difference
I think it was in 2021 that I found an article written by Rob Charchun, an off-campus teacher/coordinator for five schools who has been practicing mindfulness meditation for about 22 …
Your Peace Makes a Difference
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” – Dalai Lama When you are peaceful in your heart and mind, you have a …
Peace in my Heart
“Today I envision a peaceful world. I imagine harmony and cooperation inspiring the minds and hearts of all people. Like a lake that has been disturbed momentarily by movement, I …
Embracing the True Essence of Christmas through Shin Dao Philosophy: A Mindful Journey
Thoughts from Neil Thrussell As the holiday season approaches, it’s an opportune time to delve deeper into the true meaning of Christmas, steering away from the hype and commercialized aspects, …
The Best Days Start with Gratitude
Suddenly it hits me! It’s Tuesday morning and we don’t have an article for Heart and Mind Matters! What to write about? Ask and ye shall receive. I go to …
Living an Extraordinary Life
Living an extraordinary life is a goal that many people aspire to achieve, yet few people know how to go about doing. We’d like to take you on a brief …
Everyone’s a Winner
by Tina Thrussell A few weekends ago, Timothy read to me a to a long list of sad statistics about the state of the world from one of Brian Klemmer’s …
The injustice must stop! (No, this is NOT a political post)
Have you spent a lot of your life wondering what you’re here for? (I can relate!) Have you ever longed to know your purpose? (Here again, I can relate!) I’m …
Being Vulnerable is Not For The Faint of Heart
It is true, or at least I think so, being vulnerable is not for the faint of heart! As an example last week, in Heart and Mind Matters, I announced …