In Buddhism, the most transformative act is to wake up, to see what is present, to actually open up our eyes. It can take a lifetime to accomplish this simple, monumental feat.   With many of... Read more >>

Is there any sound more wretched than that of an alarm clock in the morning? Although I’m not a violent person, I often have detailed revenge fantasies involving hurling my clock across the room... Read more >>

You will not believe it, you will not believe it, or maybe you will since there are so many happenings out there. I was awakened this morning with a clock that went off at 4:30 a.m. I was served... Read more >>

Way before the sun peeks over the horizon, a few chosen people awaken from their slumber and dive head first into their day. These chosen few accomplish a ton before the rest of us would ever consider... Read more >>

When you’re having a hard time sleeping, waking up the next morning is the hardest. Hoping that tomorrow would be different, expecting things that you know it will never happen again. You put on... Read more >>

Some of us are night owls. Others, early birds. Apparently, based on your chronotype, you will be more naturally alert earlier or later in the day. And your type may dictate when and for how long... Read more >>

I might be going out on a limb here but I think for many people, including myself, there is a certain degree of unhappiness when that alarm buzz goes off first thing in the morning. That... Read more >>

Do you have an easy morning routine for jump starting the day in your home? There are five things I do every morning. They are little things, but they help set the tone for my day. If I skip any... Read more >>

I have decided to officially change the date of my birth to December 11. In considering the events of the last few years regarding the present date of my birthday, I have realized that leaving it at... Read more >>

Summer is chock-full of scents, and that’s one of the reasons I love it. Picking up on the huge variety of smells—whether it’s freshly-cut grass, chicken on the grill, or fresh... Read more >>