liliasinclaire6 days ago1 minMy Meditation PracticeThere are many forms of meditation. I meditate to enter the space beyond what's in my head. When I meditate I often focus on the breath...
liliasinclaireJul 291 minWhy I MeditateI meditate to observe what’s happening in the present moment. When I observe I become aware of what’s really going on inside me and...
liliasinclaireJul 282 minMindful Energy ShiftingSomeone told me, “I don’t think anyone can change how they feel.” From my experience, we do this all the time. When we do something we...
liliasinclaireJan 12 min2021 S**t HappensWhat a crappy year 2021 was for me. All kinds of stuff kept happening that I couldn’t control. Divisiveness in the world wore me down....
liliasinclaireJan 12 minRunning Commitment I’ve been running on the beach for the past 25 years. In 2018, I committed to running 5 days a week, 3 miles a day, for the next 4 years....
liliasinclaireSep 9, 20212 minThe Steady Flow of LifeI have lived much of my life around three things: lists, should's, and guilt. Yet I know life is happening in between these. I'm pretty...
liliasinclaireMay 31, 20212 minMemories & The Dance of LifeI recently saw a poster for a father daughter dance, and I felt envious. I never went to an event like that, I never even dreamed of it....
liliasinclaireOct 8, 20202 minI Am Magically PowerfulI’m a fairly pragmatic, down to earth person. I work hard, and don’t take a lot of time to enjoy life – to have fun. The other night I...
liliasinclaireAug 26, 20202 minThe Know-it-all SyndromeWe are in extremely difficult times. Divisiveness circles around us like a roaring tornado and washes over us like a raging tsunami; it’s...
liliasinclaireAug 26, 20202 minThe Revolving Door SyndromeI write to remind myself of what is true – this inspires me; I hope you find it inspiring, too. Often, I’ll learn something of great...
liliasinclaireJun 27, 20202 minThe Virus, Racism, and EinsteinThe Coronavirus didn't negatively affect me at first, my life actually got better – I was working less at my job and writing more. Then...
liliasinclaireJun 27, 20202 minMr. Rogers & The Three ThingsMr. Rogers is my hero - he inspires me with his wise, gentle nature. I recently watched the movie, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,...
liliasinclaireJun 27, 20202 minWhat My Dog & The Coronavirus Taught Meit's been said that all our suffering comes from desires or expectations. My dog Scout doesn't seem to have a problem with either of...
liliasinclaireMay 7, 20202 minMy Father Taught Me So MuchWe lost my dad, Jim Andrews, twenty years ago today. He was probably the most unhappy person I’ve ever known, and he lived with a lot of...
liliasinclaireMar 16, 20201 minThe Old Story & The New StoryPsychologists believe that we have a “Set Point” for happiness with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. They say this is...
liliasinclaireJan 30, 20201 minThe Grand Adventure - Not Waiting, Just BeingWait: to stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens. Antonym of wait: journey, move,...
liliasinclaireJan 12, 20203 minQuiet TimeI don’t call my quiet time mediation – what is medication anyway? Lots of people think of meditation as a way to make themselves better,...
liliasinclaireJan 1, 20202 min2020 Just Do It!I posted this on Facebook on January 31, 2019, “I reached my goal for the 2nd year in a row. I ran every day, 3 miles, 5 days a week to...
liliasinclaireOct 24, 20192 minLove Is Where It's At!In his book, The Road Less Traveled, M. Scott Peck opens with, “Life is difficult.” It certainly can be. Why is life so hard at times? It...
liliasinclaireAug 12, 20193 minSnorkeling, Fears, & LivingFor me there are a couple reasons to go to Hawaii - to hike and snorkel. I have to admit, I have some claustrophobic issues. I think this...