Every morning, I walk around Lake Minnequa. It is in one of the bleakest neighborhoods in the city. Bordering it like a fortress wall are trailer courts and by-the-hour motels, mechanic shops and liquor stores. But the lake itself is pristine, a secret garden guarded...
When I think of the quintessential summer day, I think back to my childhood. Hot days were spent in the front yard. Nowadays, I feel more comfortable in the privacy of the back patio, but back then I was not self-conscious about playing where everybody could see me....
We continue our series of self-care mini-retreats from Torri Shafer’s “Romancing the Soul” with a post about slowing down to savor life and some tangible practices to help you do just that. Remember the merry-go-rounds? They looked so fun with the other kids laughing...
We hope that you are enjoying our mini-retreats from Torri Shafer’s “Romancing the Soul”. Here’s our ninth selection, exploring practices to nurture and expand your creativity. Enjoy! Creativity is the part of the soul that is both child and parent. It is a child...
We hope that you are enjoying our mini-retreats from Torri Shafer’s “Romancing the Soul”. Here’s our eighth selection, “Mindful Eating”, considering our relationship with food. Enjoy! Mindful Eating One of the most difficult senses to be mindful of is taste. Food...
Torri Shafer’s “Romancing the Soul” has another great section to share with you. This time, we’re looking at self-image and loving ourselves. Enjoy the latest post. Exploring Self-Image Take a moment and picture the perfect body. Really think about what comprises...
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