I like sunshine and warm days. So my favorite day of the year is December 21 – winter solstice. This day’s my current favorite because I am strongly future oriented. I know this is the darkest day of the year and from here on it gets lighter (and eventually warmer). Summer solstice is a bit…
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More Rest – Better Work, Better Life: Soul Sculpting Project
Why I work a little less, sleep a little more, and play a lot more than I used to. I love my work, I love accomplishment. The problem: I was lured into the trap of thinking that more is better. Specifically: More hours of work. I don’t know just where I got the idea that…
Take a 2 1/2 Minute Forest Bath: Soul Sculpting Project
I recently took my first walk in a pine forest. I have walked through lots of pine forests, but never intentionally in one. I have considered an evergreen forest to be just something that blocks my view. I took my intentional pine forest walk because I’ve been learning a few things lately about evergreen forests…
5 Minutes of Relaxed Attention in Nature: Soul Sculpting Project
The view of the Cimarron and San Juan Mountain ranges was postcard beautiful as we drove by. I grabbed a moment of attention for them, but then returned to my focus to our conversation. My friend and I were deep in the plot of sharing our stories from the past weeks. Personal joys, family events,…
Unplug A Little: Soul Sculpting Project
On the first trip we were camping in Cunningham Gulch, a narrow valley tucked between towering mountains. The clouds were gathering and I’m always vigilant for thunderstorms, so before I set out on my hike I pulled out my phone to update my weather. No bars, no internet available. I set out on my hike…
One Skill for Improving Tough Conversations:Soul Sculpting
The conversation yesterday was pathetic. The other person communicated honestly, offering good questions. I was the problem. In the past I might have said to myself “Okay, talking doesn’t work for me. Just be quiet.” But I’ve tried that just be quiet technique often enough to know that it doesn’t work either. I’ve tended to…
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