It’s the start of the new school year. The mark of the beginning of the season changing. We will be saying goodbye to summer and heading into fall soon. Each season brings something new with it. Every time the seasons begin to shift, I feel it. I don't just feel it outside my window, but inside myself too. The air feels different, the rhythm of the days change, and suddenly I find myself adjusting to new routines, new light, and even new emotions.

Mindful journaling is a practice that blends mindfulness, the art of being fully present in the moment, with the self-reflective power of writing. It’s not just about what happened during your day, but how you felt, breathed, responded, and grew in that day.

Today, I invite you to try it. The next time someone speaks, pause. Don’t rush to fill the silence. Don’t think about what you’ll say next. Just listen with your whole heart.   You might be surprised at how much beauty you’ll hear. Not only in their words, but in the quiet spaces between them. I hope this blog has found you in good spirits and that you enjoyed reading my personal thoughts on mindful listening as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you. I'm looking f

At its core, mindful walking is about turning off autopilot and paying attention to the present moment as you move. Instead of walking while thinking about that awkward thing you said five years ago or mentally drafting tonight’s dinner menu, you anchor yourself in now. Think of it like this: walking becomes less about getting somewhere and more about being somewhere.