Do you love all the new technology
coming our way? Smart phones, texting, social media, email, paging, and
more invite us to be connected to everyone who knows us--right now!
Sometimes this
is great and oh, so necessary. Even fun! But at other times being "on"
and available all the time wears us down. We may feel there is no
private time or quiet space anymore. We have to answer every text or
email right away; take every phone call or people will be upset with
us--or we'll miss something really important. Hmmm ...
Our technology
for the most part is wonderful, but it can also cause stress if we're
not mindful about how we're using it. For myself, I've opted out of
having a smart phone for now because I don't want to be so plugged in.
I've learned what too much technology does to me: it gives me a huge
buzz and not a good one. It winds me up like a top and I feel like I'm
spinning from so much input.
You?
If you're feeling at the mercy of technology, take a few moments to watch my new "Portable Peace" video (5 min.) on the power of "Unplugging" to restore your peace of mind.
Good news! 20 smart and savvy women have chosen to join me for my new "Writing for the Health of It" summer program. Yes! I'm thinking of it as a summer camp experience for all of us.
Did you go to
camp as a girl? I did, nearly every summer. One of my fondest memories
is of lying on my stomach on my bunk each day and writing in a little
diary. "Dear Diary, Today I ..." and then filling in the blank with an
accounting of all the fun things I did.
In this fabulously fun 30-day program, we're not
going to learn how to write or to get healthy as the title might
suggest. You will be invited to sit down and spend precious time with
your self. And, in as little as 5-minutes a day, befriend yourself, get to know yourself, as you are now.
What's so easy
about my process is that if you put a pen in your hand, grab a piece of
paper, and answer my simple daily writing prompt, you will begin to feel better. You'll
restore your emotional health and have fun doing it. You'll get to
reminisce, explore, dream, and make new friends, just like at summer
camp!
If you've been
feeling caught in the revolving door of life, going round and round,
join me and a very cool group of women, beginning June 1 for 30 days of
5-minute pauses, self-exploration, and "around the campfire fun" on our
private Facebook page. We'd love to have you! Learn more.
If you missed my new radio show, "Awakened Living" last week,
here is the direct link to listen to the recording:
Topic? "Stay Awake! How to Avoid Falling Back Asleep," by adopting 3 very important mindsets. The show is 25 min. long and can be downloaded to your mp3 player.
Blessings of summer ease and joy to you, friends!
May you love and be happy each and every day of your life.
