Mindful Living

Kitchen Composting

Posted on by Jean Campbell

I have the fortune of being the sister to a gifted mosaic artist and expert potter. All of the lucky members of my family have beautiful objects of art and handy pottery gracing our homes, cabinets, and gardens, all from this generous and artistic woman. For my birthday Teresa gave me a gift that I am reminded of and happy about each and every day. It's one of those kinds of gifts from which you never tire. A 'Counter Culture Pot', she calls it. My lovely Counter Culture Pot! I save... Continue reading

A morning ritual of gratitude

Posted on by Richard Kirby

  It's early morning; the sun is barely peeking over the horizon, and I'm in my pajamas, still a tad groggy, padding barefoot across the kitchen floor to get the cup of coffee Jean has lovingly prepared for me. Java in hand, I step into the office and pull the iPad from my desk, and then head back through the kitchen and out onto the deck, where I pull a chair out from the table and sit back to start my morning routine. I open the iPad, but I'm not looking at... Continue reading

A home-based yoga practice

Posted on by Jean Campbell

LISTEN to your inner teacher! Years ago, 22 to be exact, I was in my early stages as a yoga practitioner. It was six weeks after I gave birth to my youngest daughter, and my doctor cleared me to return to my normal routine. I was practicing a very challenging style of yoga, and the author of the book I was following promised his practice could cure just about anything. To this day, I believe that yoga can aid you in all aspects of life. What I have learned is that yoga is NOT... Continue reading

Being ‘here’

Posted on by Jean Campbell

  I must often remind myself, "Jean, stop and focus on what is happening 'NOW." This simple tool can relieve stress immediately! Simple, yes; easy, no. I've been bemoaning my busy life lately, complaining to my friends, children, the dogs, and my poor husband. Fortunately, I have the knowledge and know-how to banish this silliness and don't tend to let these little pity parties go on for too terribly long. The answer is living mindfully. It's really a... Continue reading