Mind the Gap

Written By: Erin Smith

September 28, 2015

When I lived in England, I took the tube everywhere. When you board the train, an intercom will remind you to “Mind the Gap”, which is just a charming English way of saying, “Hey idiot! Try to not fall into the hole between the platform and the train”! A mindful life encourages exactly the opposite. […]

Shedding Our Skin

Written By: Erin Smith

September 2, 2015

Andra and I were woggling on Quisenberry recently when we encountered the largest snakeskin I had ever seen, easily 5 feet long and as wide as an empty paper towel roll. Ecdisys, or skin shedding, occurs when a snake has grown too large for its current skin, or to remove parasites that may have become […]

Kentucky is my OM

Written By: Erin Smith

August 2, 2015

I have a little bit of gypsy in me, a wanderlust that begs to be fed.  This urge always rears its head this time of year; the heat of summer makes me itch to see past my beautiful hamlet. I am drawn to places of light, water, earth, and history-like a cabin nestled in the […]

Law of Attraction

Written By: Erin Smith

June 30, 2015

There exists in nature a universal rule called the Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction states that atoms (and everything they make up) are attracted toward each other to the degree of common use. The Law of Attraction is Universal and on all the planes of life-physical, emotional, intellectual, & spiritual. What does this […]

Vision Boards

Written By: Erin Smith

June 5, 2015

Creating vision boards are a fun and easy way to get creative with your dreams! It’s powerful to surround yourself with images and positive words to help you stay aligned with your goals and keep your attention on your intention. You can’t claim it if you don’t name it! Vision boards are potent reminders of […]

Forgiveness

Written By: Erin Smith

June 5, 2015

  Practicing forgiveness helps us to see stressful situations with kind eyes. It changes the knee jerk reaction of fighting back. As a result, we often lose interest in justifying our need to be right. Practicing forgiveness often starts with learning to forgive ourselves for times we weren’t as kind or patient as we could have been. We recognize […]