Forget about “the rules of journaling.” Journaling rules can never be more than mere suggestions. I’m not good at keeping rules. I get bored if I always have to do the same thing, at the same time. I get frustrated if I force myself to keep to a strict schedule. The only thing that I …
I am writing a Gratitude Journal
I am not entirely sure why, but at this time of the year, I always feel especially grateful. We do not celebrate Thanksgiving here in France so my gratefulness could not have come from there. It may have something to do with that fact that my birthday is on the 19th of December, shortly followed …
10 Gastronomic Delights Of Gascony
Keeping a gratitude journal has changed my life. I recommend it to all our Mindful Meditation Retreat guests- we discuss how and why one should keep a gratitude journal during our writing meditation sessions. I have also written a blog post about how to do it that you can read by CLICKING HERE and I …
12 Ways to deal with Midlife Stress
I found the whole experience extremely STRESSFUL. The vet may have done it a million times before, but I never have. Nor has my husband, and we are to be the vet's two essentially untrained assistants!
Gratitude Journals
Did you know that there is a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests gratitude increases one's level of well-being? According to Wikipedia, “grateful people are happier, less depressed, less stressed, and more satisfied with their lives and social relationships.” But what does one have to do to enjoy these benefits? How often does one …