I may have published this list before, but it’s simply the most concise and complete list of guidelines for living a great life that I’ve ever seen, so I want …
Joy is Contagious
This past weekend we celebrated my mom’s 80th birthday with not one but TWO surprise birthday parties! She loved seeing so many of the people that she loves gathered together …
Naval Meditation
Recently, the topic of mindfulness and meditation has been showing up in nearly every arena of my life; the Universe works in wonderous ways. Last Monday morning, the ‘day after’ …
Something Awesome is Happening to Me Today!
In March of 2018, I created a facebook live video to share a process that a friend had shared with me. The process is, essentially, to start your day listening …
Rooted in Peace
I love the phrase, ‘Rooted in Peace’, which describes how we live the Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart. As we walk the path of the Shin Dao, …
A Kindness to Move You to Tears
A facebook friend posted this story last week, and I was so moved, I have to share with you. A kindness like this is what continues to foster my belief …
Life is Rich and Full
It’s been a little over four weeks since I got back from The Legacy Ranch at Silver Spur, near San Antonio, Texas, but it feels like four months! I have …
Getting Better with Age
by Tina Thrussell I read something yesterday and got REALLY excited! I’ve been saying this for years – our North American society has the concept of aging all wrong. Living …
Journaling is Great for Mental Health and Goal Setting
Journaling is a powerful tool that can be used for both mental health and goal setting. In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from …
Living with Gratitude
As practitioners of the Shin Dao, living with gratitude is an essential part of our (Neil and Tina’s) daily life. Gratitude helps us connect with the world and with ourselves, …