Every year, when we pull boxes out of the attic and dust off beloved, old decorations, we return to the touchstone of our traditions. We connect with the stories, rituals and memories of what has shaped us into who we are. These holiday delights of pumpkins, turkeys and carols are the anchors to our own…
Tag: Peace
Beginner’s Mind: An ancient tool for today’s journaler?
Even though we may love new experiences, we generally resist the idea of being a beginner. It’s uncomfortable to be inexperienced. Human beings prefer knowing the answers to things. It makes us feel secure and safe. But this “know-it-all” bias also leads to a closed mind and a limited perspective. Beginner’s Mind opens to the…