A Few of My Favorite Things… From 2012
One of my favorite things about this time of year is reading all of my favorite bloggers share their ‘favorites’ from the past year. Whether it be written work or material goods – a nice round-up always causes me to reflect and think of what I truly enjoyed from the past year.
Today I wanted to share my favorite resources of 2012 that will help you to feel nourished in mind, body, and spirit.
Enjoy – and feel free to share yours below!
I am not a vegetarian, or vegan – but I often cook like one. I love love love Crazy Sexy Kitchen by Kris Carr.
You can read up on it here.
One book I go back to again and again for inspiration is The Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle LaPorte.
She has a very unique style of writing – almost like prose – that motivates me. She is actually helping me write my book too. You will love it.
This will probably be on my list every year. Or perhaps I will teeter back & forth between this and The Power of Now.
Most relevant, eye-opening books I have ever read.
(Not to be confused with Fierce Grace, the Ram Dass documentary)
I watched Fierce Light on Netflix a long while back. It is about something I often ponder – that intersection between Spirituality and Activism.
Do you receive Gabrielle Bernstein‘s weekly newsletter? She is well-known for her Vlogging, which is always very relevant and features some timely lessons. I recommend signing up. (photo source via Gabby’s newsletter)
I have been following Tara Sophia Mohr‘s work for some time. She was even one of the lovely women I interviewed for the Women Who Inspire series in January.
She is still continuing on doling out the inspiration, helping women to face their fears and Play Big. She is amazing.
Fostering Present Moment Awareness in Children
This is a book I have been meaning to share for quite some time – Milton’s Secret by Eckhart Tolle and Robert S. Friedman.
Milton’s Secret is a story of a young boy who is bullied at school, and learns about living in the present moment through the experience.
We scored a copy of this book about a year ago at a local thrift shop, and since this time my boys have grown to love it. We read it often, because the story is captivating, and it has really helped them to grasp the concept of past and future (as much as they can and need to at their young ages). As a note, I do believe that most children naturally live in the present moment in their early years.
For those who are seeking an effective means to help foster present moment awareness with their children, Milton’s Secret is a great read.
You can learn more about Milton’s Secret on Eckhart Tolle‘s website here.
Take Part in Eckhart Tolle’s Retreat at Omega June 17-20, 2012
A few months back Jay & I were seriously contemplating making the trek to New York State to visit the popular Omega Institute for an Eckhart Tolle Retreat. We were THISCLOSE to booking tickets, but decided against it because because had already planned another trip.
I was sad to miss it, but I had a feeling we’d be able to view from the comfort of our home.
I was right! You can sign up here (or click on the banner below) and follow along with the live classes, or download afterward to view at anytime. If you are a member, you can save $20 off of the $69.95 price tag.
Here are the event details
Approximate Times (Eastern Standard Time)
Sunday June 17
Evening session 8:00 P.M.
Monday June 18
10:00 A.M. Morning session
3:00 P.M. Afternoon session
Tuesday June 19
10:00 A.M. Morning session
3:00 P.M. Afternoon session
Wednesday June 20
10:00 A.M. Morning session/closing
Hope you enjoy the retreat! I’ll be posting a review/summary afterward.
(Note: I am an Affiliate of Eckhart Tolle TV).
Wisdom Wednesday ~ A Quote from Eckhart Tolle
I love mornings.
There is nothing more beautiful to me than sitting silently on the couch watching the sun slowly peak through our bay window. I would definitely consider myself a morning person, and have been throughout my life. As children (and teenagers) my sister would laugh at my early bedtime while she stayed up into the wee hours before school and slept in as late as she could.
Things have changed in my life, and since having children, I have found that my love of mornings is actually quite conditional. I like mornings that are silent. I like sipping my coffee and staring at a blank computer screen with only the sounds of toast popping up, and coffee being brewed.
This reality is nearly impossible for me anymore, and I admit, I am struggling with letting go of this ideal for a new version.
I have come to see the solution, the only solution, which is actually quite obvious – live in the present moment and let go of the past. Today for Wisdom Wednesday I am sharing a quote from a spiritual teacher whose words have had the greatest impact on my life, Eckhart Tolle. The quote above is from his first book – The Power of Now.
Is there an area of your life that could use a dose of surrendering to the present moment?
Bloggers if you would to share your quotes, please link up below!
