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...
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 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...
Welcome to the sixth installment in blog from Torri Shafer, author of “Romancing the Soul”. Listen deeply and take care of yourself. Listening Deeply to Your Life This morning as I walked by the lake, I came upon a tree filled with birds. Each one was singing...
Welcome to our fifth blog post from our friend, Torri Shafer. Spring is in the air and it’s time to open your senses. Enjoy! Opening Your Senses to the Natural World Spring can be a sporadic blossoming of the senses. As the sun shines one day, the snow erodes to...
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