Check out a chapter from my upcoming mindfulness book, Kudzu Mind. I'm excited to announce the book will be published in 2026 by IngramElliott Publishing. Loving your inner child Everyone was once a child. In our childhoods, there are experiences that caused us to feel alone, abandoned, or neglected. These may not have been intentional on the part of our caregivers, but they made an impression, nonetheless. Sometimes, that original “inner child” can still make us feel alone, abandoned, and...

Hold your nose and put on your own mask first Let go of negative thoughts. Many times in the home or workplace we have to lead family, friends, co-workers, or teams. While those relationships are important and your leadership of others likely feeds your soul and theirs, it is important to take care of yourself first. You may recall on airline flights the attendants give you an important directive – to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. This also applies to your mindfulness...

Put on your own mask first Many times in family, work, or life we have to lead others or care for others. You may recall in airline...