Choose Your Energy, Change Your Life!

It is that time again.  Four times a year, through the Chopra Meditation Center, Oprah and Deepak offer a NEW completely FREE series of 21 online guided meditations. I love the programs in this series and use them myself. Their newest program, Energy of Attraction, started today, July 23rd, 2018!

People from spiritual traditions throughout the world have long reported that regular meditation actually results in greater efficiency, productivity and abundance. Join Oprah and Deepak on a transformative meditation journey, as they reveal the secrets to attracting all the love, success, and happiness you desire. Tap into your true ability to co-create with the universe, let go of constricting beliefs to embrace all possibilities for success, and harness your power to manifest your best and most meaningful life.

I have now done many of these 21-day mediation programs by Oprah and Deepak, and I love these challenges because they are free, easy to use and always provide such a wonderful source of inspiration for my meditation practice.

The challenge started today, July 23rd. So, it's not too late to join Oprah and Deepak experience and step into your greatness. Sign up today!

Be well!

Spring Cleaning with Oprah & Deepak - Shedding the Weight: Mind, Body and Spirit

With the start of spring, I decided to do some internal spring cleaning, and I started the latest mediation experience with Oprah & Deepak. Shedding the Weight: Mind, Body and Spirit. I love Oprah & Deepak for their inspirational meditations.  And Shedding the Weight will focus on the adjustment of attitudes, reworking habits, and releasing beliefs that cause harm in hopes of finding what truly nourishes your entire being and lifts the heaviness that has held you back from being your best self.

I have now done approximately 10 of these 21-day mediation programs by Oprah and Deepak, and I love these challenges because they are free, easy to use and always provide such a wonderful source of inspiration for my meditation practice.

The challenge started today, March 21. So, it's not too late to join Oprah and Deepak experience more energy, creativity and light in every facet of your life. Sign up today!

Be well!

Mindful, Merry & Bright

Things are busy around my house this time of year. The holiday shopping, decorating, and parties are fun, but it can get crazy gearing up for Dec 25, as we celebrate Christmas at my house.
 
If you are looking for ways to create a holiday with more meaning, more sharing, and more happiness this year, check out this list of 15 Tips for Commercial Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays.

The list was created by parenting and gifting organizations and provides information and links to less commercial gifting, such as giving second-hand gifts, memberships, and experiences instead of the latest gadget. It also suggests limiting screen time, planning family activities, and talking with kids about where all our “stuff” comes from and where it goes. There is even a list of last minute gift ideas to help simplify the holidays.

It's all too easy to let the holidays pass you by without truly enjoying and appreciating their magic. Take a deep breath and try to be present for all those special moments!

Joy and peace to you and yours from bemindful!

The View from Big Sur

It’s was spring break for my kids this week, and we decided to take a little road trip.  Living in Northern CA there is plenty to see and do close to home, and the rains this year have made the hills green again and beautiful to look at during the drive.  
 
This year our family decided to spend a couple days in Big Sur, CA, located about two hours south of San Francisco, on the coast of Central CA.  I’ve been to Big Sur many times and have to say that it is one of my favorite places on this earth.  Big Sur is relatively unspoiled. There are no urban areas, just a gas station, some restaurants and a few motels. Henry Miller spent time writng here in the 1940’s, and the Henry Miller Library is located in Big Sur as well as Esalan, the retreat center and hot springs. We did not take the kids to Esalan, but I want to go back to check out one of the amazing workshops on Mindfulnessor just enjoy the healing hot springs.
 
With the kids we spent most of your time hiking, checking out the waterfalls that are running full force, and hanging out at Pfieffer State beach. The sand is actually purple in spots, That’s right. Purple. Sand. Needless to say, that was a big hit with the kids. We had fun just driving up Highway 1 where you can pull over at a variety of Vistas and park your car. We even got a glimpse of a whale making its trip back north to Alaska during one stop. Big Sur has been a truly a spiritual experience where we surrounded ourselves with nature and, oh, those views.

How I Got Here

How I got here...
Over 15 years ago, a colleague went to see environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill when he was living in Luna in the Redwood Forest of Northern CA. On her way to see Julia, he saw this sign.

This image is what inspired my purchase the url, bemindful.com. Right now, the site is a collection of other sites and apps that I have visited that have helped me to live mindfully. Moving forward, I hope to add both more original content and additional finds from other mindful sites, blogs, products, organizations, ideas, individuals and events. 

Mindfulness is defined as full awareness, and is something I try to practice each day. I am not an expert by any means, but I am aware of its value and benefits.
 
I look to mindfulness to find inspiration, seeking calm and clarity in this crazy world of distractions.  As a parent of two small children, life is busy. It can be a struggle just to get myself and my kids out the door each morning..  One simple thing I do each day with my kids is to set a daily intention.  It can be as simple as saying "have a a great day," or " be happy ", as we pause by the front door of our house on the way to school in the morning.  It is one simple way to connect as a family and bring a little mindfulness to the start of our day.
 
 
 More coming on the be mindful blog soon!
 
In the mean time, if you would like to suggest mindful sites, you can email me at info@bemindful.com