Posts in 2025
The root power of words

I love reading. If an author is an especially gifted storyteller, it might take me a crazy amount of time to get through the book because I keep rereading clever sentences. They make the work seem effortless and I’m forever awed by their skill.

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2025Mary BauerComment
Breathing and counting can clear your mind

Last week I shared some forms of nontraditional active meditation that help me still my mind such as baking cookies, cleaning the house, painting, and taking a shower. These activities work for me. My mind is put to use without allowing it to chatter nonstop. Others might find sewing, running, gardening, or putting a jigsaw puzzle together work for them. I also spend time in the morning sitting quietly journaling and feeling the energy inside me.

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2025Mary BauerComment