When we bring mindfulness into our day-to-day life we begin to peel away layers of our physical, emotional and spiritual being. We become more aware of our true Self and we begin to make meaningful and long lasting lifestyle changes that lead away from suffering and towards pure happiness.

I have an almost paralyzing fear of heights. I’ve had this fear most of my life. I have always taken to heart the expression that if we face our fear we will conquer it. I can’t honestly say facing my fear of heights has helped me to conquer it. But I have made an effort to face this fear so it would not hold me back from some of the most amazing experiences of my life. 

Why is it that my mind decides that 3 am is the best time to work out all of my life’s problems (some nights all of the World’s problems)? By all of life’s problems, I mean my mind literally ruminates on every problem I have and have ever had – all at one time. 

For most of my life I have carried around a low-grade depression like a rock in my pocket. I have always identified and found comfort in sadness. Like home, it has been a place to go back to.

Thank you to those who followed along on this challenge. If you haven't started yet consider starting Day 2 on July 31 with the full moon - a wonderful time for reflection.

Summer is here and life feels as wide open as the skies. We've waited for months for the sun and long days. As we fly through the warmth of the season, routines and grounding take a back seat.

To stop the summer from passing too quickly