Month: June 2014

live in the moment.

live in the moment.

by Kathleen Moulton

Sometimes we are our own worst enemies.

I am a planner. I don’t like uncertainty. But throughout the years, I’ve learned through circumstances beyond my control, to live in the moment.

There’s nothing wrong with planning. But sometimes it can lead to unnecessary worry. We often worry about things that never happen. We get ourselves all worked up about the unknown.

Live in the moment and enjoy it. Even when things are tough. Especially when things are tough.

Practice it. Set aside those things you cannot control. The sun is going to come up tomorrow. The stars are positioned as always. Life is much bigger than you.

Breathe.

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scripture friday.

scripture friday.

by Kathleen Moulton

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27

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stress remedy.

stress remedy.

by Kathleen Moulton

One of the best remedies for stress is very inexpensive: surrounding yourself with nature.

I love being outside. I think I subconsciously discovered it relaxed me. So if you’re more likely to be house-bound, consider making it a point to get outside.

“Those who lived in the areas with the most amount of green space had lower levels of cortisol, and their self-reported feeling of stress were lower than those who spent more time in urban settings”, writes Emily Main in her article, “The Natural Way to Calm Down“.

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One tip the article suggests for those who live in urban settings is to take your inside work outside – yoga on the back porch or eating outside.

Personally, I have found taking the time to be outside is restful.

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During winter, think flowers. You can pick up a fragrant, colorful bouquet at grocery stores for less than $10. How often do we hurry by the display and do not take the time to “stop and smell the roses”.

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Re-think your routine and make a few, small changes. See how you feel!