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, …
Guidance for being human
My friend, Derek Walllman, who was a guest on my “Living from the Heart” podcast in March of 2020, has an absolutely huge heart filled with love. Derek truly lives …
Starting the New Year right
We were blessed to spend new year’s eve in Kananaskis Provincial Park with a group of nearly 30 kind and interesting people. Wendell, a former co-worker of Neil’s, has been …