One of the things that I believe is that there is always positive that can be pulled out of not-so-positive times. It’s really one of the cornerstones of what StayWonderfull is about. The biggest is finding beauty and wonder in the world. But it’s not always easy to see it and when this is the … [Read more…]
Stevie Nicks is one of the artists that I grew up listening to, and while I’ve always enjoyed this witchy woman’s songs, it hasn’t been until recently that I’ve really started hearing deeper meanings in her lyrics. Landslide, in particular, has gained my admiration. Throughout the years and the various covers of this song, I’ve … [Read more…]
This past weekend we took a quick trip up to Vermont with another couple. There is a cidery up in Middlebury that puts on a “Ciderbration” event each year and we decided it would be fun to go back and visit. The last time that we were there was about three years ago. I was … [Read more…]
“Mindfulness gives you time. Time gives you choices. Choices, skillfully made, lead to freedom. You don’t have to be swept away by your feeling. You can respond with wisdom and kindness rather than habit and reactivity.” -Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
I went to the Empowered Light Holistic Convention Friday night after work. While I was there I had two different readings done. The first one was an Akashic Records reading. For those who don’t know, the Akashic Records is kind of like a Library of Congress, but for the history of our souls. It keeps … [Read more…]
My cousin introduced me to the Emergence podcast series by Derek Rydall. This guy is a wealth of wonderful inspiration. The first episode I listened to was “The Difference Between Dreamers and Achievers”. It was a gloriously terrifying episode that immediately captured my attention. I say terrifying because the episode is centered around being open … [Read more…]
As I mentioned on my meet wondergirl page, I’ve been on a journey of self-discovery these last two years. Part of this journey involved a private blog where I documented my feelings, emotions and lessons that I’ve been learning during my journey. From time to time, I like to reflect back on these writings for reminders, … [Read more…]
While on vacation, I had the most wonderful lesson in being open and present. We came back from our morning excursion and the sun was shining bright, there was no breeze, and the flat ocean was an incredible shade of blue. I couldn’t wait to float around on the Caribbean Sea with no worries of … [Read more…]
“I hope you never lose your sense of wonder.” That lyric — that notion of “staying full of wonder” is the inspiration behind the StayWonderfull blog. As an old soul, I’ve lived my life being dazzled by the wonders that surround us. Being captivated by the brilliance of the moon on a clear winter’s night. … [Read more…]
